Crisis Phone & Online Services 24/7

Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – National phone crisis counselling service and online counselling for people experiencing emotional distress. Text on 0477 13 11 14 or Chat on their Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

StandBy Support Service – 1300 727 247 – Tasmanian suicide counselling support for individuals, families and communities, following a suicide. Face to face counselling also provided.  Website: https://standbysupport.com.au/

Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – National phone counselling service for people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide, or experiencing emotional or mental health issues. Online or video chat here: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

MensLine Australia -1300 789 978 – National phone support and online counselling for men. Online chat & video call here: https://mensline.org.au/

Family Violence Response and Referral Line – 1800 633 937 – an information and referral service by which callers are able to access the full range of response, counselling, information and other support services provided by Safe at Home.  Website: https://www.safeathome.tas.gov.au/

13YARN – 13 92 76 – National phone support and culturally safe space with trained Aboriginal Supporters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Website: https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Rural Alive & Well – 1800 729 827 – This service is available to those living in rural and remote locations or working within Tasmania’s primary industry sectors.  Website: https://rawtas.com.au/mental-health-check

Open Arms Veterans & Families – 1800 011 046 – National face-to-face, telephone, and online counselling service for people that have served in the Australian Defence Force and their families. Website: https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support/counselling

Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – Phone support and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.  Join the social support platform or online chat at https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636 – Phone support and online chat service and links to local services. Online chat here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Council Tasmania (ATDC) – 1800 811 994 – Telephone Support Counselling for Users. 1300 368 186 – Telephone Counselling for Families of Users – Online Chat & website: https://www.atdc.org.au/service-directory/

Headspace Hobart – (03) 6231 2927 – National online counselling service for young people here: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/hobart/

Mental Health Families & Friends – 03 6228 7448 – 9am-5pm Mon-Fri – Tasmanian phone support and advocacy for families and friends supporting someone with their mental ill health, including someone impacted by suicide. Online info here: https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/

QLife – 1800 184 527 – 3pm-12am daily – LGBTI peer support for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships. Web chat here: https://www.qlife.org.au/

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