For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MH Call 1300 642 255 or in an emergency call 000
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Eating disorders
Telephone or virtually-enabled services that people can contact to seek information, support and advice
Helplines can support a person through an immediate crisis, and provide referrals or recommendations for follow-up support.
When you connect with someone through a crisis helpline, they will:
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, a crisis helpline can help you to seek support urgently.
If you or someone you know is in danger and needs emergency medical help, call 000 to contact emergency services (e.g. ambulance, police).
To seek emergency mental health or psychiatric support for a mental health crisis, call 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255). 1300 MH CALL is a confidential, 24/7 mental health triage service and will link callers to their nearest public hospital mental health team.
A range of crisis helplines are available:
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
