In case you need immediate help: If ever you are feeling hopeless, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone, there are numerous free and anonymous hotlines with trained operators available.

Suicide Prevention / Depression Support

• Beyond Blue
• Emergency and Mental Health Crisis Numbers (NSW)
• Lifeline Australia Helpline 13 11 14
• SANE Helpline 1800 187 263 – 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri. Mental health information and referral service.

Substance Abuse / Alcoholism

• Drug & Alcohol Helpline Australia 1800 198 024
• Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 – 24/7 Information and referral.
• Quitline 137 848 or 131 848 – 7am – 10.30pm Mon to Fri; 9am – 5pm weekends and public holidays. Information on how to quit smoking.

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

• Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia 1800 424 017
• 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 – 24/7 National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

Gay / Lesbian Issues

• QLIFE Australia Helpline 1800 184 527

Youth Support

• Kid’s Helpline 1800 551 800 – 24/7 A counselling service for kids and young people.
• The Line 1800 MYLINE (1800 695 463) – 24/7 Support for young people in relationships.

Parents

• Child Abuse Prevention Service 1800 688 009 – 24/7 Family support, abuse prevention and community education services.
• Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 – 8am – 8pm, Mon to Fri; 10 am – 4pm Sat.
• Parentline Australia 1300 301 300 – 9am – 9 pm Mon to Fri. Support, counselling and parent education.
• Tresillian 1800 637 357 free call NSW or 02 9787 0855 nationally – 24/7 Advice for parents of children 0-5 years from Child and Family Health nurses.
• SIDS and Kids 1300 308 307 – 24/7 Information for parents about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

Men’s Help

• MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 – 24/7 Counselling and resources for men in crisis.

Elderly Support

• Ageing 1800 500 853 – 8am – 8pm Mon to Fri; 10am – 2pm Sat. Information for older people and their carers.

Non-English Speaking Support

• Interpreter Services 131 450 – 9am – 5 pm Mon to Fri.
• The Salvation Army 1300 363 622 – 24/7 Salvos telephone counselling service.