You don't have to face this alone.
If you are in Australia and need to speak to someone right now, help is available 24 hours a day. These services are free, confidential, and staffed by trained crisis supporters.
If life is in immediate danger Call 000Speak to someone, right now.
All of the services below are free, confidential and staffed by trained crisis supporters. Any of them can help you — choose the one that fits your situation.
Australia's largest 24/7 crisis support service. For anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or personal crisis.
13 11 14 Text: 0477 13 11 14A 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
13 92 76Free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
1800 55 1800Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. Phone, webchat and email available.
1300 22 4636Free counselling for people affected by suicide — those with suicidal thoughts, those who have attempted, and those bereaved.
1300 659 467Telephone and online counselling service for men with family, relationship, or emotional concerns.
1300 78 99 78Anonymous and free peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people — and anyone wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, or feelings.
1800 184 527National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Confidential and free.
1800 737 732You might be the first person they tell.
Most people in crisis speak to a friend, family member, or colleague before they speak to a professional. What you say matters — and you can learn to say it well.
Three things you can do right now
- Ask directly. "Are you thinking about suicide?" Asking doesn't plant the idea — it opens a door.
- Listen without fixing. You don't need the right words. You need to stay.
- Stay connected. Don't leave them to get help alone. Offer to sit with them while they call Lifeline, or to drive them to a GP.
If you have just attempted, or are about to
Please stop reading and call 000 now. Paramedics will come to you. You do not need to be certain, you do not need to have the right words, and you will not get in trouble. Your life matters.
Call 000 now