Support services

1800Respect

1800 737 732

This confidential information, counselling and support service assists people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

1300Yarn

13 92 76

A national crisis support line for First Nations people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636

Free, immediate, short-term counselling. Advice and referral via telephone, webchat or email 24/7.

Visit the Beyond Blue website.

Open Arms

1800 011 046

Free and confidential 24/7 national counselling service for Australian veterans and their families, provided through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).

Visit the Open Arms website.

Defence All-hours Support Line

1800 628 036

Visit the Defence All-hours Support Line website.

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

24-hour counselling service for suicide prevention and mental health. Available via telephone, online and by video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts.

Visit the Suicide Call Back Service website.

Lifeline Australia

13 11 14

24-hour crisis support line. Crisis support line, text line and chat line 24 hours/7 days crisis support line.

Nightly text line 0477 131 114

Visit the Lifeline Australia website.

Triple zero (000)

Contact Triple zero (000) if you feel like you may hurt yourself or someone else.

Visit the Triple Zero website.

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978

Free counselling support for men, available 24/7.

Visit the MensLine Australia website.

Men’s Referral Service

1300 766 491

A 24/7 counselling, information and referral service for men who have used violence or abuse and are looking to change their behaviour.

Visit the Men’s Referral Service website.

Defence Member and Family Helpline

1800 624 608

A 24/7 support & referral service for current ADF members and their families.

Visit the Defence website for more information about the Defence Member and Family Helpline.

Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs

Providing support and referral services for veterans and families who need assistance with issues such as wellbeing, advocacy, employment, housing and health.

Visit the DVA website for veterans' and families' hub locations.

Servulink

Helps veterans and their families to discover and access support services

Visit the Servulink website.

Contact your nearest Emergency Department

If you need immediate medical help or you feel like you may hurt yourself.