Emergency & Crisis Support

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 000 (Triple Zero) immediately.

If emergency services are not required, you can contact one of the following 24/7 crisis lines or mental health services:

💬 Mental Health & Emotional Distress

🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏿 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Services

  • 13 YARN
    Culturally safe support line
    📞 13 92 76
    🌐 13yarn.org.au

  • Thirrili (NISPS)
    Postvention support for families and communities
    📞 1800 805 801
    🌐 thirrili.com.au

  • Brother to Brother
    Support for Aboriginal men from men with lived experience
    📞 1800 435 799
    🌐 dardimunwurro.com.au

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ Support

  • QLife
    Peer support & referral (3pm–midnight daily)
    📞 1800 184 527
    🌐 qlife.org.au
    Webchat also available

🚺 Family & Sexual Violence Support

  • 1800 RESPECT
    National sexual assault, domestic and family violence service
    📞 1800 737 732
    💬 SMS: 0458 737 732
    🌐 1800respect.org.au
    Online chat & video also available

👨 Men’s Counselling & Support

  • MensLine Australia
    24/7 support for men facing relationship or emotional issues
    📞 1300 789 978
    🌐 mensline.org.au

🧠 Other Key Mental Health & Addiction Support

  • Mental Health Line (NSW)
    24/7 support and assessment
    📞 1800 011 511
    🌐 NSW Health - Mental Health Line

  • National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
    24/7 advice and treatment info
    📞 1800 250 015
    🌐 health.gov.au contact page

  • Alcohol & Drug Info Service (ADIS) – NSW
    Mon–Fri 8:30am to 5pm
    📞 1800 250 015
    🌐 ADIS NSW

  • Gambling Help Online
    24/7 national service
    📞 1800 858 858
    🌐 gamblinghelponline.org.au

  • Blue Knot Foundation
    Support for survivors of complex trauma
    📞 1300 657 380 (9am–5pm AEST)
    🌐 blueknot.org.au

  • Butterfly Foundation
    Support for eating disorders & body image
    📞 1800 334 673 (8am–midnight AEST)
    🌐 butterfly.org.au

👧 Young People Support

  • Kids Helpline
    Free, confidential support for ages 5–25
    📞 1800 55 1800
    🌐 kidshelpline.com.au

Other Information & Resources

These organisations offer information, culturally specific support, and educational tools for individuals, families, and clinicians:

Mental Health Education & Research

  • Black Dog Institute
    A leading mental health research institute providing information for the public and health professionals across the lifespan.
    🌐 blackdoginstitute.org.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing

  • WellMob
    A curated collection of online resources to support the social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
    🌐 wellmob.org.au

  • MindSpot Indigenous Wellbeing Course
    A free, 8-week online course tailored for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
    Includes 5 culturally adapted lessons, an eligibility assessment, and optional access to a MindSpot Therapist (via phone or message) for up to 4 sessions.
    🌐 mindspot.org.au – Indigenous Wellbeing Course
    📌 Recommended to consult your GP or health professional before enrolling.

Youth Support & Resources

  • eHeadspace
    Free mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 12–25 and their families.
    📞 1800 650 890 (Available 3pm–10pm)
    🌐 headspace.org.au – eHeadspace

For Clinicians & Researchers

  • Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
    A resource for clinicians and researchers focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB).
    🌐 healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au