External resources

If you or a friend or family member need urgent support, day or night, these services and hotlines are here to help.

Some services offer online chats, apps and other resources.

If you or someone you know is in a life-threatening situation, please:

Call Triple Zero (000)

for police, fire brigade or ambulance assistance

Emergency procedure flipchart

Popular resources

MindSpot

MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood.

Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute provides support for suicide prevention, digital innovation, lived experience, youth and workplace mental health.

Headspace

Headspace provides tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds.

1800Respect

1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

Counselling services by state

Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065
Canberra Rape Crisis Centre 02 6247 8071
24 Hour Mental Health Line (directed to local 24 hour services) 1800 011 511

NSW Sexual Violence Helpline (Formerly known as Rape Crisis Centre)

 1800 424 017
Northern Territory Crisis Assessment Treatment Team 1800 682 288
Sexual Assault Services (SARC) 08 8922 6472
Darwin Crisis Line (Domestic Violence Service) 1800 019 116 or 8952 6048 (Alice Springs)
Queensland Mental Health Services 13 432 584
Statewide Sexual Assault Help Line 1800 010 120
Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service 13 14 65
Victoria's Mental Health Services Directory (24 hour services) Contact information is broken down by regional area, see webpage for details
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (CASA) 1800 806 292
Rural Link (4.30pm-8.30am weekdays and 24 hours weekends) 1800 552 002
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MERL) Metro callers 1300 555 788 or Peel Areas 1800 676 822
Sexual Assault Resource Centre1800 199 888 or 08 9340 1828