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If you're in immediate danger, call 000.
These lines are free and confidential. There's no wrong door — if you're not sure who to call, start with Lifeline.
Not sure where to start? Answer three quick questions and we'll point you to one real next step and the right help. No sign-up.Crisis & counselling — 24/7
Suicide Call Back Service
24/7For anyone affected by suicide — thinking about it, worried about someone, or bereaved.
Call 1300 659 467MensLine Australia
24/7Counselling for men — relationships, family, anger, wellbeing.
Call 1300 78 99 78Not ready to call?
Have an anonymous yarn first. It's an AI — not a counsellor or a crisis service — but it'll listen, and help you work out a next step. Nothing you type is stored.
Start a chat →Want ongoing help without the big bill?
A GP can give you a Mental Health Care Plan — Medicare covers most of the cost of seeing a psychologist. Plain-English walkthrough: what it is, what it costs, and exactly what to say.
How a Mental Health Care Plan works →For specific situations
National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
24/7Free, confidential alcohol and drug support; routes to state services.
Call 1800 250 015Medicare Mental Health
Check hoursFree help finding the right mental health services. (Verify hours before launch.)
Call 1800 595 212Just separated, or about to?
A practical checklist for the first stretch — money, the house, separating under one roof, and where to get advice.
Work through the separation checklist →Looking for ongoing support?
Support groups (AA, NA, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery), residential rehabs, and how to find a counsellor or psychologist.
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