Someone is ready to listen.
These lines are free, confidential, and staffed by people who do this every day. National numbers work from anywhere. Tap a number to call.
- 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 Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. Talk with a counsellor any time.
24/7
- Call Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Free counselling by phone, online or video for anyone affected by suicide — including if you are supporting someone else.
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
- Call Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
For ages 5–25. Counselling, information and support.
24/7
- Call MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
Support, information and referral for men.
- 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.
Add your state’s mental health line