If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero000.
Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you or someone you know needs help, if you’re having suicidal thoughts, or if you’re feeling distressed or in crisis, there are people you can talk to.
Crisis support and suicide prevention service.
Call 13 11 14 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Lifeline crisis webchat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Lifeline crisis text service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Professional phone counselling for anyone feeling suicidal or affected by suicide.
Call 1300 659 467 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Suicide Call Back webchat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential phone counselling, support and information.
Call 1300 22 4636 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Beyond Blue webchat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Confidential phone counselling for children and young people aged 5 - 25.
Call 1800 551 800 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Kids Helpline webchat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
For young people aged 12 - 25 and their families.
Call 1800 650 890 3pm - 10pm, 7 days a week
Web chat or video chat 3pm - 10pm, 7 days a week
For young people aged 16 - 25.
Online web chat or video chat 3pm - 8pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm - 5pm Friday
Confidential yarning for mob with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter.
Call 13 92 76 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral service.
Call 1800 184 527 3pm to midnight, every day
Online web chat or video chat 3pm to midnight, every day
Phone support, information and referral service for men.
Call 1300 78 99 78 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Mensline online chat 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
The NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 is a 24/7 mental health referral service. A trained mental health professional will ask you some questions to assess your mental health needs. They will then connect you with a service that can provide the right care for you.
For more services and support contacts, please visit the Mental health services and support contacts list.
If you're having suicidal thoughts and are feeling distressed or your usual place of support is closed, you can go to a Safe Haven.
Please remember that a hospital emergency department is a safe place for you to attend, to receive help too.
See the Support after a suicide attempt or crisis page for information on services available for adults.
For information on support for people under 18 years please see the Support for children and young people after a suicide attempt or crisis page.
See the Suicide bereavement support page for information on services available for adults and young people.
