A 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, answered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters. This line is only for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
State: National
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Beyond Blue Support Service
Free counselling by phone or webchat, any time, for anyone in Australia who is feeling down, worried or stressed.
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Medicare Mental Health phone service
Call to talk with a trained professional or peer worker who will help you work out what support you need and connect you to local services. This is not a crisis line.
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Medicare Mental Health Centres
Walk-in centres where anyone can get free mental health and wellbeing support. You do not need a referral, appointment or Mental Health Treatment Plan.
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Medicare Mental Health Check In
A free service for people aged 16 and over who are starting to feel down, anxious or overwhelmed. After a phone assessment you get online programs, with phone or video check-ins from a trained practitioner.
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healthdirect helpline (1800MEDICARE)
Talk to a registered nurse any time, day or night, about any health worry. They can tell you whether to see a GP, manage at home or go to hospital, and may arrange a call or video call from a GP.
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QLife
Free peer support by phone or webchat for LGBTIQ+ people who want to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Staff and volunteers are LGBTIQ+ themselves.
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1800RESPECT
The national counselling, information and support service for anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, and for people supporting them. Call, text, chat or video call, any time.
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MensLine Australia
Free phone, online and video counselling for men, any time, about mental health, relationships, anger, family violence, stress or suicidal thoughts.
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SANE
Support for people living with ongoing or complex mental health issues or trauma, and for their family and friends. Includes free online forums (open 24/7), a self-paced recovery program and counselling.