Seeking urgent help

Having a tough time and need someone to talk to? Reaching out and talking to someone is one of the best things you can do.

These free and confidential services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are available to support, listen and help you out when you need.

In an emergency

If you, or someone you are with, is in immediate danger or risk of harm to yourself or others, call emergency services on 000.

Lifeline offers crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Kids Helpline gives young people aged 5 to 25 free phone and online counselling support.

Beyond Blue can give you information and mental health support. All chats and calls are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional.

Suicide Call Back Service can give you immediate telephone counselling and support in a crisis.

1800RESPECT can help you if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence. It's available for all ages.

ReachOut is Australia's leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Visit ReachOut.com.

ReachOut Forums offer a safe, supportive and anonymous space for 14-25 year old Australians to chat, connect and support each other.