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.