Support Services

13YARN is a free and confidential 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Call 13 92 76.

1800RESPECT is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling, information, and referral service for anyone impacted by domestic and family violence. Call 1800 737 732.

BetStop is the National Self-Exclusion Register that lets you exclude yourself from all Australian licensed online and phone wagering services.

Beyond Blue is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling and information service for anyone going through a hard time or looking for ways to support someone they care about. Call 1300 224 636.

Blue Knot provides short-term counselling, information, and referrals for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse or for those supporting someone with complex trauma.

Carer Gateway aims to make your life easier by providing emotional, practical and financial support for carers.

Don't Become That Man offers early intervention and prevention programs for men concerned about their controlling behaviour patterns as well as information and advice for the people who care about them.

Family Drug Support is a 24/7 phone support line that provides information, online resources, and counselling for friends and family members of anyone struggling with alcohol and drug misuse. Call 1300 368 186.

FriendLine is a free and anonymous national phone and chat service for anyone 18+ who’s feeling lonely, isolated, or just wants to connect with a friendly volunteer.

Full Stop is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling service for anyone impacted by domestic and family violence. Call 1800 385 578.

Gidget Foundation offers a range of in-person, telehealth, and virtual services to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents and those struggling with grief and loss.

Griefline provides free and confidential counselling, resources and information to people experiencing grief and loss across Australia. Call 1300 845 745.

Kids Helpline is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling service for kids, teens, young people, and the adults who care about them. Call 1800 551 800.

Lifeline is a free and confidential one-to-one support service for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed or having difficulty staying safe. You can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via 13 11 14, text, or chat.

Lifeline's Service Finder is an online directory of free or low-cost health and community services in Australia. Search for GPs, counsellors, and much more.

MensLine Australia is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling, information, and referral service for men with mental health, anger management, relationship, family violence, addiction, and wellbeing concerns. Call 1300 789 978.

Men’s Referral Service is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling, information, and referral service for men using violence and abuse in their relationships and are looking for ways to change their behaviour. Call 1300 766 491.

MindSpot is a free, digital mental health clinic that offers psychological assessments, teletherapy, and online treatment courses for challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Call 1800 614 434.

Provides free nationwide legal advice and financial counselling services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The NSW Mental Health Line is a free 24/7 statewide phone service that links people of all ages with NSW Health mental health services. Call 1800 011 511.

The National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline is a free 24/7 phone service that provides counselling, advice, and information for those struggling with addiction. Call 1800 250 015.

The National Debt Helpline provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling with a qualified professional via phone or live chat Monday to Friday.

Online Alcohol & Drug Counselling provides free 24/7 counselling via chat and email, self-help resources, and an online forum for people struggling with addiction.

PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) provides free phone support delivered by professional counsellors and peer support volunteers with lived experience of perinatal mental health conditions.

Peer CARE Companion Warmline is a 24/7 suicide prevention call-back service for people with lived experience of suicide to connect and chat with each other.

QLife offers free and confidential peer support via phone and online chat for LGBTIQ+ people and their loved ones wanting to talk about things like sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings, relationships, mental health, and more.

ReachOut is an anonymous and confidential online space where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, and connect with 1:1 judgement-free peer support.

Relationships Australia offers a broad range of free or low-cost relationship counselling services, wellbeing programs, and online learning resources to individuals, couples, families, and organisations within Australia. Call 1300 364 277.

SANE is a national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for families and friends that support them.

SANE's guided service provides ongoing tailored support to people with complex mental health needs and their families and carers.

Run online and in-person meetings that support you to achieve behaviour change goals around alcohol and drug use, or other addictive behaviours.

Service Finder GP by healthdirect provides Australia's most comprehensive directory of healthcare professionals and services.

StandBy provides free and confidential phone and face-to-face support for anyone in Australia bereaved or impacted by suicide, regardless of when the loss or experience occurred.

Suicide Call Back Service offers free 24/7 counselling via phone, online chat, and video to anyone feeling suicidal, bereaved by suicide or worried about someone else. Call 1300 659 467.

Tresillian offers early parenting support via phone, online, and in-person services. They can help with things like breastfeeding and sleep, as well as mental health challenges like postnatal depression and anxiety. Call 1300 272 736.

WayAhead Anxiety Support Groups are small numbers of people who come together to share personal experiences, led by a trained volunteer facilitator.

eFriend is a free service that allows people who are feeling low, lonely or isolated to access virtual peer support sessions via video or phone call.

headspace provides phone, online, and in-person mental health and wellbeing support for Australians ages 12-25 as well as for their family and friends.