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What mental health services are available in Australia?

If you or someone you know are struggling with poor mental health or suicidal thoughts, there is always help available.

 If you or someone you know is feeling depressed or having thoughts of ending their life, this can feel frightening, confusing and isolating. It’s really important that you speak to someone about what’s going on and how you feel.

If you have questions around mental health support, some of the resources below may help. You can also make an appointment with your GP and/or reach out to one of the mental health support providers. 

Urgent Support

If you're struggling to hold on to hope, or feeling overwhelmed, please remember that help is always available. Reaching out is the first step, so talk to someone now:   

- Call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text them 24/7 on 0477 13 11 14, access Lifeline Crisis Chat 24/7 here

- Call 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7) to talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter 

- Call the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467   

In addition to contacting a crisis line, it’s also important to reach out to a friend or family member, if possible, to let them know you are feeling suicidal.  

If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000. 

Other Services

Lifeline


Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.  Services include a 24/7 helpline, text service on 0477 13 11 14, online chat at Lifeline crisis chat, and face-to-face counselling. Offering connection, compassion and hope, Lifeline exists so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

Call 13 11 14
headspace


headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides mental health services to young people 12 to 25 online, by phone and through headspace centres across Australia.
Suicide Call Back Service


A nationwide service that provides 24/7 phone and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide. This service supports people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues. 

Call 1300 659 467
12YARN


13YARN is the first national service of its kind for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. They offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Available 24/7 across Australia from any phone.

Call 13 92 76
Relationships Australia


Relationships Australia provides relationship support services for individuals, families and communities, aiming to help people achieve more positive and respectful relationships. Their services include counselling, mediation, education and training, and family dispute resolution. 

Call 1300 364 277 
1800RESPECT


1800RESPECT provides confidential information, counselling and support services. 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Call 1800 737 732
MensLine Australia


MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. Services also include group programs, information and referral. MensLine supports men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing. 

Call 1300 789 978 
QLife


QLife is a free and anonymous peer-support and referral service run by LGBTIQA+SB people for LGBTIQA+SB people. QLife provides support by phone and webchat, nationwide, for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 

Call 1800 184 527


Open Arms – Veterans & Family Counselling is Australia’s leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families.

Call 1800 011 046