Help Lines
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
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 at anytime and for any reason
Since 1991, Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they are, where they live or what they want to talk about.
Over this time, we have responded to over 8 million contacts. For some young people, connecting with Kids Helpline has been a life-saving experience, while for others it’s about practical help and emotional support at the critical moment they need someone to listen.
Lifeline 13 11 14
Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service. We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support. We are here for you.
Increasingly, our crisis support is taking place across a diverse array of platforms. The 13 11 14 phoneline remains a crucial way for help-seekers to contact us, but at Lifeline, we are passionate about giving everyone a chance to speak and be heard, in whatever form works best for them.
Our confidential crisis support is now available via phone, text, or online chat. Anyone across Australia who is experiencing a personal crisis, contemplating suicide or caring for someone in crisis can contact Lifeline. Regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, our trained Crisis Supporters are ready to listen without passing judgement and to provide support and referrals.
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Thirrili
Thirrili Ltd is a not for profit organisation which aims to contribute to the broader social wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:
reducing the high rates of suicide through the delivery of a critical response service to support individuals and families affected by a suicide or other traumatic incidents
providing social support, practical assistance and advocacy support to affected individuals and families
building the capacity of local communities and service providers to care for and respond to social disadvantage, including suicides and traumatic incidents in their community
strengthening individual, family and community resilience and social wellbeing, and
contribute to addressing the social disadvantage needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years.
We are Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. We don’t ever take this position for granted nor do we rest on our laurels.
Beyond Blue works with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide, so that all people in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health.
Through our Beyond 2020 Strategy, we are working across three strategic priorities:
Promoting mental health and wellbeing so people have greater knowledge, feel safe to talk openly about their issues and are supported to ask for help when they need to.
Being a trusted source of information, advice and support so we can all better understand how to maintain our mental health and take steps to recover from mental health conditions.
Working together to prevent suicide by playing a lead role in the national effort to prevent suicide through research, information, advice and support, and advocacy.
ADIS 1800 250 015
ADIS Information & Live Web Chat
ADIS phone service is available 24/7 and Web Chat is also available from Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm (including public holidays).
Whether you are having issues with alcohol or other drugs, are concerned about someone else’s alcohol or other drug use, or just have general questions about alcohol or other drugs, you can call ADIS any time of the day or week for support, information, counselling and referral to services in NSW.
There are a lot of help options available, and sometimes these choices can be confusing. Overcoming a drug or alcohol problem can be a challenge. A lot of people think they can kick the problem on their own, but find themselves relapsing time and again. It’s not a sign of weakness to ask for outside help. Most people who try to manage their problem with drugs or alcohol need professional assistance or treatment programs to do so. This can make a big difference in helping you to regain control of your life.
Find someone to talk to who you can trust. This may be a friend, or a family member. If you can’t talk to your family, you may want to approach a doctor or a counsellor. ADIS clinicians are happy to discuss any issues or concerns you might be having. ADIS offers confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental support.