Australian Crisis Numbers
Always remember that when someone is considering suicide you need to connect them with someone who can help with safety from suicide - getting someone from a place of suicide ideation to a place of safety must be the priority.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 000 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are drop in centres, helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
Always remember that when someone is considering suicide you need to connect them with someone who can help with safety from suicide - getting someone from a place of suicide ideation to a place of safety must be the priority.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 000 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are drop in centres, helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
Drop in Centres - Meet in Person
Face to Face support for the Community.
Face to Face support for the Community.
Just Listening Community - 29 Shepherd Road, Christies Beach, South Australia
Roses In The Ocean
Roses In The Ocean offers a suicide prevention ‘warmline’ call-back service as well as Community-led safe spaces with people "trained and supported community members with a lived experience of suicide supporting others in community with a lived experience of suicide" visit:
https://rosesintheocean.com.au/sector-priorities-collaborations/find-a-community-led-safe-space/
Roses In The Ocean offers a suicide prevention ‘warmline’ call-back service as well as Community-led safe spaces with people "trained and supported community members with a lived experience of suicide supporting others in community with a lived experience of suicide" visit:
https://rosesintheocean.com.au/sector-priorities-collaborations/find-a-community-led-safe-space/
Suicide Prevention Services
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Lifeline Australia
A 24/7 crisis support hotline (or online) supporting you in times of suicide ideation or depression. P: 13 11 14 W: https://www.lifeline.org.au |
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Suicide Callback Service
Offering 24/7 Suicide crisis support, counselling and callbacks to check in and make sure the person is safe at agreed interval times. P: 1300 659 467 W: https://suicidecallbackservice.org.au |
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Beyond Blue
Offering 24/7 support online and counselling over the phone. P: 1300 22 4636 W: www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/urgent-help |
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MensLine Australia
24/7 phone, online and video counselling, support and referrals for men for all issues. Relationships, mental health, single fathers etc P: 1300 789 978 W: https://mensline.org.au |
Holistic Health Services
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Here's To Strength
Here's to Strength is a global first, one stop self care experience bridging the gap of access through their community wellness hubs and self care directory. Based in Aldinga, South Australia, their self-care directory is a growing nation-wide holistic health community. W: www.herestostrength.com |
Mental Health Services
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Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm - 11:30pm. People with mental health issues – as well as their carers, family and friends – can access this unique after-hours telephone help line. P: 1800 013 755 W: https://www.letss.org.au |
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Roses In The Ocean
Roses In The Ocean exists to save lives and reduce emotional distress and pain. You can reach their suicide prevention ‘warmline’ call-back service below. P: 1800 77 7337 W: https://rosesintheocean.com.au |
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Sane Australia
Providing online community forums for a safe, non-judgmental space to share your experiences, seek advice and surround yourself with support, 24/7. P: 1800 187 263 W: www.sane.org |
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Reachout
24/7 telephone and online service for any Australian experiencing, or who has experienced, domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. P: 1800 737 732 W: https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support |
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Regional Access
Free telephone and online counselling service for those living or working in regional and remote areas. P: 1300 032 186 W: www.saregional.org.au |
Other mental health support services include:
Your mental health professional (e.g. counselor, psychologist).
Your general practitioner or family doctor.
Community mental health services.
Addictions
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Alcohol & Drug Information Service
8.30am - 10pm 7 days, counselling, support and referrals for people struggling with addiction. P: 1300 131 340 |
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Family Drug Support
Up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use relative to the families of people who use substances. FDS also operates a National 24 hr, 7 day a week telephone support service for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues. P: 1300 368 186 W: fds.org.au |
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Having trouble with alcohol? Does your drinking worry you? Is it causing you to get into unpleasant or dangerous situations? Are family members complaining about your drinking? P: 1300 222 222 W: aa.org.au |
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AI Anon Family Support Groups
Providing support groups and literature for the family and friends of problem drinkers, as well as specific groups for teens affected by someone else’s drinking. P: 1300 252 666 W: al-anon.org.au (Visit website for State contacts) |
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Gamblers Anonymous
Providing support groups for people suffering with gambling addiction. Find a local meetup for support on their website. W: www.gaaustralia.org.au/ |
Child & Youth
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Kids Helpline
24/7 online and telephone support for kids aged 2 to 25, also supports for parents and carers. P: 1800 551 800 W: https://kidshelpline.com.au |
Culture
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Thirteen YARN
The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Offering a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. P: 13 92 76 W: 13yarn.org.au |
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TIS National
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people with limited English language proficiency and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. P: 131 450 W: www.tisnational.gov.au |
Military & Veterans
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Open Arms
Specialising in providing free face-to-face and/or tele-health counselling, group programs and peer support. Help is available 24 hours a day. P: 1800 011 046 W: www.openarms.gov.au |
Relationships
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Relationships Australia
A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships. P: 1300 364 277 W: www.relationships.org.au |
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1800RESPECT
Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. P: 1800 737 732 W: 1800respect.org.au |
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Family Relationship Advice Line
A national telephone service that helps families affected by relationship or separation issues, including information on parenting arrangements after separation. It can also refer callers to local services that provide assistance. P: 1800 050 321 W: www.familyrelationships.gov.au |
