Mental Health
Emergency or crisis?
For urgent help call triple zero (000) in an emergency
For urgent help call triple zero (000) in an emergency
Triple Zero (000) in an emergency
If someone has attempted or is at immediate risk of attempting to harm themselves or someone else, call triple zero (000) immediately.
 | 13 11 14Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline for support. |
 | 1300 659 467The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories:people who are suicidalpeople caring for someone who is suicidalpeople bereaved by suicide; andhealth professionals supporting people affected by suicide. |
 | 1800 011 511The NSW Mental Health Line is a 24-hour state-wide telephone number which puts you in touch with your local mental health service. Staffed by mental health professionals, the line gives NSW residents access to expert mental health advice, support and referrals for people dealing with a mental health problem and their families and carers. |
 | 1800 551 800Kids Helpline offers support for kids 5 – 12 years, teens and young adults 13 – 25 years, and parents and carers. |
 | 1300 789 978MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men. |
| NSW Rape Crisis | 1800 424 017For anyone in Australia who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault, family or domestic violence and their non-offending supporters. |
 | 1800 737 7321800RESPECT is a national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Helpline, information and support available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Information for people experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence and for people seeking to support someone who is. |
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Dial 000 in an emergency
If someone is at immediate risk of attempting to harm themselves or someone else, call triple zero (000).
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