Crisis support

Get help now

You don't have to figure out which service is "right" first. Any line on this page can help you work out what to do next. All of them are free and confidential.

In immediate danger?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero now.

Call 000

Talk to someone, 24/7

Lifeline

24/7

Crisis support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or having thoughts of suicide.

Call 13 11 14 Text 0477 13 11 14

Kids Helpline

24/7 · ages 5–25

Free, confidential counselling for young people, by phone or webchat.

Call 1800 55 1800 Webchat at kidshelpline.com.au

13YARN

24/7

Crisis support line run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having a hard time.

Call 13 92 76

Suicide Call Back Service

24/7

Phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.

Call 1300 659 467

1800RESPECT

24/7

National counselling for family and domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Call 1800 737 732

Canberra & ACT services

Access Mental Health (ACT)

24/7

The ACT's mental health crisis line: advice, assessment and the crisis team (CATT).

Call 1800 629 354

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)

24/7

Crisis support for anyone in the ACT experiencing domestic or family violence.

Call (02) 6280 0900 More on their Connect listing

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

7am–11pm daily

Crisis support for people affected by sexual violence.

Call (02) 6247 2525

QLife

3pm–9pm daily

Peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people, by phone or webchat.

Call 1800 184 527

Not in crisis, but need support?

The directory lists ongoing support, including counselling, mental health programs, housing help, drop-in youth centres and more:

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