You deserve real help.
We're a peer-support community, not a crisis service. These free, professional Australian services are a real next step — plus a way to find help closer to home, and resources if you're reading from outside Australia.
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Crisis & Suicide Prevention
Lifeline
Call 13 11 14 · text 0477 13 11 14
Free, confidential crisis support, available 24/7 for anyone in Australia.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732 · text 0458 737 732
National 24/7 counselling for domestic, family and sexual violence.
Youth & Identity Support
ReachOut
Free anonymous online chat and self-help resources for young people.
Mental Health & Body Image
Butterfly Foundation
1800 33 4673
Support for eating disorders and body image, weekdays 8am–midnight.
Medicare Mental Health
1800 595 212
Free advice and referral to local mental health services, weekdays.
Outside Australia? Numbers above are Australia-based. findahelpline.com is a free directory that lists crisis and support lines by country — search for yours there.
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