Crisis Hotlines and Support
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Lifeline
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call: 13 11 14
SMS: 0477 131 114
Crisis webchat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
QLife
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
QLife services are free and include both telephone and webchat support, delivered by trained LGBTI community members across the country. Our services are for LGBTI individuals, their friends and families, and health professionals in Australia.
3pm - midnight everyday
Call: 1800 184 527
Webchat: QLife Chat
Website: https://qlife.org.au/
Wellmob
WellMob brings together online resources made by and for our mob. Here you will find websites, apps, podcasts, videos, social media, and online counselling all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
Website: https://wellmob.org.au/
Yarning SafeNStrong
A free and confidential counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Yarning SafeNStrong (YSNS) is available to people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing.
COVID-19 has seen many of our community without access to their family and other support, including face to face access to workers from Aboriginal services, leaving many feeling vulnerable and isolated.
We have culturally suitable counsellors you can yarn safely with ‘who get it’, no matter how
big or small the challenge.
Yarning SafeNStrong helpline is available 24/7.
So if you’re feeling like you want someone to talk to maybe give us a call?
We offer support with:
Social and Emotional wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
Medical support including COVID-19 testing
Drug and alcohol counselling and rehab services
Call: 1800 959 563
Beyond Blue
Free telephone and online counselling service open 24/7 for everyone in Australia.
Call: 1300 22 4636
Webchat: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support
13YARN
13YARN is a national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. We offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.
Call: 13 92 76
Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/resources
Support Act
This is a free, confidential service specifically for First Nations people to provide help with your mental health and wellbeing, available to access any time (24/7 365 days) by calling 1800 959 500 (option 3).
Together, the counsellor will create a culturally safe space for you to express feelings of anxiety, depression, substance use, finance issues, and any other worries you may have.
Call: 1800 959 500
Website: https://supportact.org.au/get-help/first-nations-support-2/
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.
Call: 1800 55 1800
Webchat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/