Find help near you

Wherever you are in Australia, there's help — free, and a lot of it 24/7. Start with a national line below, or pick your state for the local services and the right number to ring.

If life's in danger right now, call 000.

Free national lines — anywhere, anytime

Lifeline

13 11 14

Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24/7.

MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78

Counselling for men, 24/7.

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

Anxiety, depression and getting started, 24/7.

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

For anyone affected by suicide, 24/7.

13YARN

13 92 76

Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, 24/7.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

Domestic, family and sexual violence, 24/7.

Open Arms

1800 011 046

Veterans and their families, 24/7.

Pick your state or territory

For your local 24/7 mental health line and services.

New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Australian Capital Territory Northern Territory

Want ongoing help without the big bill?

A GP can set you up with a Mental Health Care Plan — Medicare covers most of the cost of seeing a psychologist. Here's exactly how it works.

How a Mental Health Care Plan works →