Suicide & self-harm support services

These sources of help can offer support to get you through this.

Are you having suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to?

  • Call Lifeline on 13 11 14

  • Talk to someone, such as:

    • family or friends

    • a GP, counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist

    • a school, university or TAFE counsellor

    • a teacher or coach

    • a work colleague

    • a church minister or religious leader

You don’t have to do this alone. There are people and organisations out there to help.

Lifeline | 13 11 14
24-hour Australian crisis counselling service

Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467
24-hour Australian counselling service

beyondblue | 1300 22 4636
24-hour phone support and online chat service and links to resources and apps

Resources for young Australians

Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
Free confidential 24-hour counselling for young people aged 5 to 25

eheadspace
Online counselling for young people 12-25 years

ReachOut
Online forums, chat and information about youth mental health

Resources for LGBTQI+ people

Mindout
National LGBTI mental health and suicide prevention project

QLife
National LGBTI counselling and referral service, with phone counselling and web chat services available from 3pm – 12am, 7 days a week.

Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

eheadspace
Provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends, including fortnightly yarn circles.

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
The national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.

WellMob
Online resources made by and for our mob. Here you will find websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media, and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP)
Australia’s leading authority on Indigenous suicide. The Centre promotes evidence-based suicide prevention practice that empowers individuals, families, and communities and respects their culture.

Resources for carers

Carers Australia | 1800 422 737
Support services for carers in Australia. Carer advice and counselling.

Mind Australia | 1300 554 660
Services for people with mental illness and their carers. Phone and online support services for carers.