For crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14, MH Call 1300 642 255 or in an emergency call 000
Helplines are either crisis-focused and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or focused on providing information and support. These are not always available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Free, confidential and anonymous phone counselling for adults experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide.
Free phone counselling and web chat service for children and young people aged 5–25 years.
13YARN is the first national service of its kind for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people in crisis. We offer a confidential one-on-one over the phone yarning opportunity and support with a trained Lifeline Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Free phone and online web chat service for people feeling suicidal or caring for someone who is suicidal.
A free and confidential phone, online and video counselling service for men needing emotional support or in crisis.
Confidential phone support to all current and ex-service men and women and their families.
Access mental health professionals in Queensland public hospitals. They can assess your needs and refer you to the most appropriate mental health service.
Provides support to anyone who has been impacted by suicide at any stage in their life. The service is accessible 24/7.
Outreach, phone and online support to individuals, families and friends of those at risk aged 15 years and over, in the Brisbane region. Available 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
Get support and advice over phone and web chat. The service is accessible 24/7.
Online and telephone support for young people aged 12–25 and their families and friends. Available 9.00 am – 1.00 am every day.
Suicide prevention ‘warmline’ call-back service, for people with a lived experience of suicide to connect with others with a similar lived experience of suicide. Service is available 24/7 and a Peer CARE companion will return your call within 48 hours.
Phone and online chat counselling and referral service for people who identify as LGBTI+. Available 3.00 pm – 12.00 am every day.
SANE offer a range of free and digital telehealth support services such as 1:1 or group counselling, peer support sessions, 24/7 community forums and more. Their free counselling service supports people affected by complex mental health issues. They also talk to friends, family members and health professionals about their concerns. Available from 10:00am-10:00pm Monday - Friday.
Confidential phone counselling and information service for individuals, parents and concerned others. The service is accessible 24/7.
This short video by ReachOut explains what you can expect when calling a helpline.
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.
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