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Crisis Support

This is not a crisis service, even if you become a client. If you, or someone you know is at immediate risk or require emergency support, please call triple zero (000) or present to the emergency department of your nearest hospital.

 

If the matter is urgent and you wish to speak to someone you can call Lifeline (13 11 14) for 24/7 support. 

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Australian Crisis Service Numbers

New South Wales
(NSW)

Mental Health Line

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1800 011 511

Tasmania
(TAS)

Mental Health Helpline

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1800 332 388

Northern Territory
(NT)

Mental Health Line 

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1800 682 288

Victoria
(VIC)

Suicide Help Line

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1300 651 251

South Australia
(SA)

Mental Health Triage Services 

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13 14 65

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Mental Health Triage Service 

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1800 629 354

Queensland
(QLD)

1300 MH CALL

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1300 642 255

Western Australia
(WA)

Metro ​

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1300 555 788​​

 

Outside of Australia
(International)

If you live outside of Australia, call your local suicide prevention helpline. 

The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has contact information for crisis support in many countries. 

Catching a Wave

Other Helplines:

This is by no means an exhaustive list. 

Find more here.

Lifeline (24/7) - 13 11 14

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Suicide Call Back Service (24/7) - 1300 659 467

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Beyond Blue (24/7) - 1300 22 4636

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Kids Helpline (24/7) - 1800 55 1800 

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13YARN (24/7) - 13 92 76

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MensLine Australia (24/7) - 1300 78 99 78

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1800RESPECT (24/7) 1800 737 732

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StandBy Support After Suicide - 1300 727 247

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Blue Knot Helpline - 1300 657 380

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Butterfly National Helpline - 1300 33 4673

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Listening Ear - 02 9477 6777

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Qlife - 1800 184 527

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Safe Spaces

Safe spaces are non-clinical, peer-led support options for individuals experiencing suicidal distress. These environments offer an alternative to hospital services and are typically staffed by peer workers who have personal experience with mental health challenges and suicidal distress.

Safe spaces are now operating in six Australian states and territories. Find more information, and a location near you on the 'lifeinmind' website. 

We acknowledge the Tradition Owners and Custodians of the lands on which I work and pay respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always, will be Aboriginal land. 

© 2025 by KATIE EMPSON. 

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