HELPLINES
Emergency Helplines
If you, or someone you know, is in need of urgent care, please use the numbers below to access the support you need.
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Emergency Services 000
If you, or someone you know, is at imminent risk of suicide, call emergency services immediately.
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Lifeline 13 11 14
National charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Suicide Helpline 1300 651 251
Free 24/7 telephone, video and online counselling service offering professional support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, and people bereaved by suicide.
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Crisis Assessment & Treatment 1300 659 467
The CAT Team respond to urgent requests to help individuals experiencing a mental health crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Help Lines
Help Lines are available to you to support your psychological wellbeing.
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Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Provides information and support to help Australian’s achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they are.
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Women’s Help 1300 134 130
Provides free support, referral and information for all Victorian women, nonbinary and gender diverse people.
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Men’s Line Australia 1300 789 978
Telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional helath and relationships concerns.
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Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
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OCD & Anxiety Help 1300 269 438
Provides support, information and referral to people with anxiety disorders and their family, carers, and mental health care providers.
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OCD & Anxiety Help 1300 269 438
Provides support, information and referral to people with anxiety disorders and their family, carers, and mental health care providers.
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Family Drug Therapy 1300 660 068
Provides practical help, information and support to families and friends impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use.
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Parentline 13 22 89
Government funded phone service for parents and carers of children to 18 years old. Confidential and anonymous counselling and support available on parenting issues.
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Sane Australia 1800 187 263
National mental health charity making a difference to the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues throuh support, research and advocacy.
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Care in Mind 1300 096 269
Provides free 24/7 online and phone counselling for people living, working or studying in Melbourne’s northern, central and western suburbs.