Services

It's important to reach out when you need support. We've put together this list of services that you can go to for help with your mental health and wellbeing.

The services marked with are Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations or services specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The services marked with are LGBTQA+ specific services.

If you need help urgently, call EMERGENCY: 000
or your state mental health line:

Call the Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Perth Metro residents: 1300 555 788; Peel residents: 1800 676 822

(24 hours, 7 days)

or Rural link

Rural WA community residents: 1800 552 002

(4:30pm to 8:30am Monday to Friday, 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).

Call the Northern Territory Mental Health Line

1800 682 288

(24 hours, 7 days

Call the Mental Health Emergency Hotline

13 14 65

(24 hours, 7 days)

QLD

Call the Mental Health Access Line

1300 MH CALL or 1300 642 255

(24 hours, 7 days)

NSW

Call the NSW Mental Health Line:

1800 011 511

(24 hours, 7 days)

VIC

Free counselling and support for people in Victoria:

1300 651 251 (24 hours, every day)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs

Free mental health and wellbeing support for all Victorians

1300 375 330 (9am to 10pm weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm weekends)

ACT

Call Access Mental Health Triage Service:

1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065

(24 hours, 7 days)

TAS

Call the Mental Health Service Helpline:

1800 332 388

(24 hours, 7 days

National

QLife

National, online and phone service

Information and resources about LGBTI diversity and mental health, and support or referrals through telephone counselling or webchat.

https://qlife.org.au/

Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight)

13YARN

National, online and phone service

Information and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experiencing or know someone experiencing a crisis.

Phone available 24/7

https://www.13yarn.org.au

Phone: 13 92 76

Brother to Brother

National, phone service

24-hour support line for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or other reasons.

This line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for.

Phone: 1800 435 799 (24/7)

Kids Helpline

National, online and phone service

Information and support young people aged 5 to 25. Provide 24/7 online and phone counselling service.

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Phone: 1800 55 1800

Yarning Safe'n'Strong

National, phone service

A counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. YSNS is available to people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing.

Offers support with:

Social and Emotional wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
Medical support including COVID-19 testing
Drug and alcohol counselling and rehab services

Phone: 1800 959 563

Lifeline

National, online and phone service

Information and support for a person experiencing crisis. Phone available 24/7, lifeline text, online chat available nightly.

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Phone: 13 11 14

Lifeline text: 0477 13 11 14

Headspace

National, various locations, online and phone services.

Information on mental health and LGBTI diversity, local LGBTI diversity, local LGBTQI groups and counselling, and online and telephone support and chat counselling through eheadspace. Psychology & Counselling services, information and resources. See their website to find your nearest headspace clinic.

https://headspace.org.au/

1800Respect

National, online and phone service

24-hour support line for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family abuse. Confidential information, counselling and support service.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Phone: 1800 737 732

Beyond Blue

National, online and phone service

Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. Telephone 24/7, daily webchat (between 3pm-12am) and email.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/about-us/contact-us

Phone: 1300 22 4636

Sane Australia

National, online and phone service

Information and support for people affected by complex mental health issues.

https://www.sane.org/get-help

Phone: 1800 18 7263 (Monday to Friday, 10am - 10pm AEST)

Mens Line

National, online and phone service

Free 24/7 help, support, referrals & counselling services for men via telephone, online and video.

https://mensline.org.au

Phone: 1300 78 99 78

Suicide Call Back Service

National, online and phone service

Information and support for a young person experiencing crisis.

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/contact-us/

Phone: 1300 659 467

Australian Capital Territory

Winnunga Nimmityjah: https://winnunga.org.au/

Meridian
https://www.meridianact.org.au/

(02 6257 2855)

A Gender Agenda
https://genderrights.org.au/

(02 6162 1924)

New South Wales

ACON
https://www.acon.org.au/

Booroogen Djugun Training College https://booroongendjugun.com.au/

BlaQ
https://www.blaq.org.au/

Twenty10
https://www.twenty10.org.au/

(02 8594 9555)

The Gender Centre

https://gendercentre.org.au/

02 9519 7599 or 02 9569 2366

Northern Territory

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliances Northern Territory

https://www.amsant.org.au/nt-map/

NT Aids and Hepatitis Council (NTAHC)
https://www.ntahc.org.au/lgbti-living-well

Darwin: (8944 7777)
Alice Springs: (8944 7700)

Northside Health NT:
LGBTI Specialist Clinic: Visiting doctors specialising in LGBTI health provide a 3-day clinic on a monthly basis. www.northsidehealthnt.com.au

(08 7999 7448)

Pandanus Medical Centre

www.pandanusmedicalnt.com.au

Queensland