Help close to home.
Start with your state. Then a region. These national services can help from anywhere while you choose.
- Call Lifeline
Lifeline
13 11 14
Crisis support and suicide prevention. Someone will listen, without judgement. You can also text 0477 13 11 14.
24 hours, 7 days
- Call Medicare Mental Health
Medicare Mental Health
1800 595 212
Free advice and connection to local mental health support for anyone in Australia. This is not a crisis line. Website: medicarementalhealth.gov.au
Weekdays 8:30am–5pm, not public holidays. After hours: your state’s mental health line, or 13 11 14 / 000.
- Call Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. Talk with a counsellor any time.
24/7
- Call 13YARN
13YARN
13 92 76
Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
24/7
Choose your state or territory
Medicare Mental Health website: medicarementalhealth.gov.au · Help now