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Support can look different for everyone. Free mental health services are available across Australia, offering different types of help – from immediate support to ongoing care.

Use the options below to find the support that feels most helpful for you right now.

Immediate support

Free, confidential support available 24/7. Speak with a trained supporter who will listen without judgement, help you through difficult moments and talk through next steps. Many offer phone, online chat and text options.

State/territory-based services

These services operate in your state or territory and can help you find support close to home, including local programs, community services and face-to-face care.

Online services

Online support you can access from anywhere in Australia, including 1:1 support, facilitated groups, peer communities and practical resources.

Immediate support

Lifeline crisis support

Lifeline Australia

24/7 support

Crisis support and suicide prevention services by phone, text and online chat (24/7).

Suicide Call Back Service

24/7 support

Crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, by phone, online chat and video chat (24/7). Their website also offers a range of online resources and information.

13 YARN

24/7 support

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter (24/7).

13 92 76 (13 YARN)

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia

24/7 support

Counselling support by phone or online chat for men with concerns about mental health – including anxiety and depression – relationship problems, anger management, coping strategies, grief and loss, loneliness and isolation, parenting, stress and suicide prevention (24/7).

Kids helpline

Kids Helpline

24/7 support

A private and confidential counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25, by phone and online chat (24/7). Kids Helpline also offer a free wellbeing app called Qwibbl, and a social media platform called My Circle.

Beyond Blue

24/7 support

If you’re going through a hard time, Beyond Blue offer brief counselling by phone (24/7) or online chat (3-11pm AEDT/AEST).

Thirrili

24/7 support

Emotional and practical support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents by phone (24/7).

1800 805 801

QLife

Support 3-6pm AEDT/AEST daily
Free and confidential LGBTIQA+ peer support delivered by trained volunteers with lived experience. You can talk about mental health, relationships, identity or anything else on your mind in a safe, inclusive space.

Call 1800 184 527

State/territory-based services

Medicare Mental Health

Medicare Mental Health

8:30am-5pm AEDT/AEST, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Medicare Mental Health can connect you with a range of mental health services across Australia and in your local area.

Learn more

1800 595 212

NSW Mental Health Line

NSW – Mental Health Line

24/7 support

The NSW Mental Health Line is a free statewide phone service that links people of all ages with NSW Health mental health services (24/7). This service is for anyone worried about their or someone else's mental health.

Learn more

1800 011 511

QLD Mental Health Access Line

QLD – Mental Health Access Line

24/7 support

1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255) is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that links callers to their nearest Queensland Public Mental Health service (24/7).

Learn more

1300 642 255 (1300 MH CALL )

VIC - Head to Health Clinics

8:30am-5pm AEDT/AEST, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Head to Health Clinics operate across Victoria and provide a safe and welcoming space to talk to someone if you, or someone you care about, are in distress, or need help finding the right mental health support to meet your needs.

Learn more

1800 595 212

SA - SA Health

The SA Health website provides a comprehensive directory of public mental health services in South Australia. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.

WA Here for you support line info graphic

WA – Here For You Support Line

7am – 10pm daily

A confidential, non-judgemental phone and online chat service for Western Australians seeking support for their own, or another person’s, mental health, alcohol and/or other drug-related challenges.

Access Mental Health Tasmania

TAS – Access Mental Health

24/7 support

Access Mental Health is a mental health support, triage, and referral phone line delivered by the Department of Health Tasmania, in partnership with Lifeline.

Learn more

1800 332 388

Office for mental health and wellbeing - ACT Government

ACT - Get help for your mental health

The ACT Government’s 'Get help for your mental health' webpage provides a directory of walk-in, phone and online supports for people with a wide range of mental health needs across the ACT.

NT – Mental Health NT & The Northern Territory Mental Health Line

24/7 support

Mental Health NT have a range of services you can access by region on their website. You can also call the Northern Territory mental health line and triage service (24/7).

1800 682 288

Online services

SANE RecoveryClub

Best for: Structure, connection and recovery planning  A free online recovery program with facilitated peer groups, one-to-one support and moderated discussions for people living with ongoing mental health challenges and/or the people caring for them. You can connect with others, explore practical tools and access structured support through a private online portal.

SANE Forums

Best for: Peer support and shared experiences  A moderated online community where people share experiences and support each other. You can read discussions and join in when you feel ready. Includes dedicated spaces for people living with mental health challenges, as well as family, friends and carers.

Griefline

Best for: Grief and loss support  Free online and phone support for people experiencing grief and loss. Offers a support line and resources to help you understand and cope with what you’re going through.

Call 1300 845 745 (9am-6pm Mon-Fri & 12-6pm Sat-Sun AEDT/AEST)

ReachOut

Best for: Young people seeking peer support  A safe, anonymous online space where young people can talk about mental health, relationships and everyday challenges. Moderated by trained staff to help keep discussions supportive and respectful.

Black Dog Institute Online Clinic

Best for: Self-guided support and understanding symptoms  A free digital mental health service offering self-assessments, personalised feedback and evidence-based online programs for depression, anxiety and related conditions.

Roses in the Ocean

Best for: Suicide-specific support and lived experience stories Resources, training and community initiatives led by people with lived experience of suicide. Includes support for people who have experienced suicidal thoughts or supported someone through crisis.

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway

8am-5pm, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Carer Gateway service providers help carers access a range of free in-person, over the phone, or online support services.

1800 422 737

Minds Together

A free online program for family, friends, carers and kin who are supporting someone following a suicide attempt or experiencing suicidal distress.

Learn how others lived through suicidal  thoughts and attempts.

You might also find these pages helpful

I recently attempted suicide

Support for the days and weeks after a suicide attempt, including what you may be feeling and where to find help.

I’m worried about someone

Signs to look out for and simple ways to start a supportive conversation with someone you care about.

I’m supporting someone who attempted suicide

Guidance for family members, friends and carers supporting someone recovering after a suicide attempt.

Are you or someone you know in crisis?

If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, call Triple Zero (000) or go to your nearest emergency department. If you’re supporting someone who has a plan to harm themselves, try not to leave them alone unless you’re concerned for your own safety.

Crisis support is available 24/7 via Lifeline (13 11 14), 13YARN (13 92 76) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467).

Call Triple Zero (000)