If You Are In Crisis

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, or are in danger of hurting yourself or others, feeling suicidal, overwhelmed, or in crisis, get immediate help! Take one of the following actions immediately:

Phone Triple Zero (000) – Australia’s emergency call service

The Triple Zero (000) service is used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life threatening or emergency situations.
Go to your nearest hospital emergency room.
Or contact one of the other services below

Lifeline

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline every minute. People call Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis line 13 11 14 about:

  • Suicidal thoughts or attempts
  • Personal
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Loneliness
  • Abuse and trauma
  • Stresses from work, family or society
  • Self-help information for friends and family

beyondblue

beyondblue is the national initiative to raise awareness of anxiety and depression, providing resources for recovery, management and resilience.

MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men
1300 78 99 78 24/7

Domestic violence support

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 immediately. Help is available from many services in Australia. The following Domestic Violence Lines are gateway services that can put you in touch with the service right for your needs, or provide a listening ear. They are all available 24/7 so regardless of the time you can get support.
ACT
Domestic Violence Crisis Service ACT
02 6280 0900
http://www.dvcs.org.au/

Abuse: The Signs Of Domestic Violence Go Here

NSW
Domestic Violence Line
1800 65 64 63
http://www.domesticviolence.nsw.gov.au/home

QLD
DV Connect Women’s Line
1800 811 811
http://www.dvconnect.org/dvline

VIC
Women’s Domestic Violence Crisis Service
1800 015 188 or 03 9322 3555
http://www.wdvcs.org.au/

WA
Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline
08 9223 1188 or 1800 007 339

SA
Domestic Violence Crisis Service
1300 782 200

Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway Service (including Domestic Violence Help Line)
1800 800 098

TAS
Family Violence Response Referral line
1800 633 937
http://www.safeathome.tas.gov.au/about_us

NT
Dawn House
08 8945 1388

Abuse: The Signs Of Domestic Violence Go Here