This is a snapshot of the mental health and community support services available for children, young people, families, carers and educators.
If you are concerned about someone at risk of immediate harm, call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Beyond Blue
24/7 mental health support service
1300 22 4636
headspace
Online support and counselling to young people aged 12 to 25
1800 650 890 (9am to 1am daily)
For webchat visit https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace
Kids Helpline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services for children and young people aged 5 to 25
1800 551800
1800RESPECT
24/7 support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic violence and abuse
1800 737 732
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
24/7 crisis support and counselling service for people affected by suicide
1300 659 467
Mensline
24/7 counselling service for men
1300 78 99 78
QLife
LGBTI peer support and referral
1800 184 527 (6pm to 10pm daily)
Online chat 3pm to 12am daily
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