Crisis Support Information
Please note, Beaconbridge Psychotherapy & Counselling Services is not equipped to handle crisis situations.
If you are in crisis and need support right now, there are a number of free, mental health support services available. Many of these services include 24/7 telephone or online counselling support and can be accessed nationwide.
If you are experiencing an emergency or are at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please call 000 immediately.
Lifeline Australia
- 13 11 14
- www.lifeline.org.au
- 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention hotline
Beyond Blue Support Service
- 1300 224 636
- www.beyondblue.org.au
- 24/7 support for anxiety, depression, and mental health issues
Kids Helpline
- 1800 55 1800
- www.kidshelpline.com.au
- 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5 to 25
Suicide Call Back Service
- 1300 659 467
- www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
- Nationwide 24/7 telephone and online counselling for those at risk of suicide, and people supporting them
MensLine Australia
- 1300 78 99 78
- www.mensline.org.au
- 24/7 telephone and online counselling for men with family and relationship concerns
SANE Australia
- 1800 18 7263
- www.sane.org.au
- Counselling for complex mental health issues, weekdays 10 am - 10 pm
1800RESPECT
- 1800 737 732
- www.1800respect.org.au
- 24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
- 1300 657 380
- www.blueknot.org.au
- Support for adult survivors of childhood trauma, available weekdays 9 am - 5 pm
Headspace (For young people)
- 1800 650 890
- www.headspace.org.au
- Mental health support for young people aged 12-25
Eating Disorders Helpline (Butterfly Foundation)
- 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
- www.butterfly.org.au
- 8 am - midnight (AEST), 7 days a week. Provides support for those experiencing eating disorders and body image issues
NURSE-ON-CALL
- 1300 60 60 24
- www.healthdirect.gov.au
- 24/7 support line for free, professional health advice provided by registered nurses.
National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
- 1800 250 015
- 24/7 confidential alcohol and drug information and support, available nationwide
13 YARN
- 13 92 76
- www.13yarn.org.au
- 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, providing culturally safe support and counselling
Poisons Information Centre
- 13 11 26
- www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au
- Available 24/7 for immediate, expert advice regarding poisonings, medication overdoses and toxic or chemical exposures