Emergency Support Contact Details

If you are experiencing an emergency or immediate crisis, please contact your national emergency number:

  • Australia: 000

  • United States & Canada: 911

  • United Kingdom: 999

  • New Zealand: 111

  • European Union: 112

  • Other countries: Please check with local authorities for your country’s emergency services.

Crisis Support Services (Australia)

If you need urgent emotional support but are not in immediate danger, the following services are available for Australian residents:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7) – Online Chat

  • 13YARN: 13 92 76 (24/7) – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line

  • Kids Helpline (ages 5-25): 1800 55 1800 (24/7) – Online Chat

  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7) – Support for people at risk of suicide, carers, and professionals

  • Salvation Army Crisis Line (QLD): (07) 3831 9016

  • QLife: 1800 184 527 (3PM-Midnight) – LGBTQIA+ peer support and referral service

  • PFLAG (Parents & Friends of LGBTIQA+ People): 0400 767 832

  • Veterans Line: 1800 011 046 – Support for Australian veterans and their families

  • SANE Helpline: 1800 187 263 – Mental health support and referrals

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7) – Online Chat

International Crisis Support Services

If you are outside Australia, the following international services may provide crisis support in your region:

United States & Canada

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (24/7) – Website

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7)

United Kingdom

  • Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7) – Website

  • Shout (Crisis Text Line): Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)

New Zealand

  • Need to Talk?: Free call or text 1737 (24/7) – Talk to a trained counselor

Europe

  • International Suicide Prevention Helplines: Find local services

  • Samaritans (Ireland): 116 123 (24/7)

Asia-Pacific

  • Lifeline China: 400 821 1215

  • Lifeline Japan: 0570-783-556 (10AM–10PM)

  • Samaritans Hong Kong: 2896 0000

  • Vandrevala Foundation Helpline (India): 1860 266 2345

For additional international helplines, visit Befrienders Worldwide or Find a Helpline.

Seeking Professional Help

If you are struggling with your mental health, reaching out to a trusted healthcare professional is an important step.

  • Speak to your or a Doctor about your concerns—they can provide support, referrals, and treatment options.

  • Consult a registered psychologist, therapist, or counsellor who specializes in mental health and burnout recovery.

  • If you're unsure where to start, many crisis helplines offer guidance on finding ongoing professional support.

You are not alone. Help is available, and support is within reach.