Crisis Support

This page provide links to Short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping or staying safe. These organisations are available to assist 24/7.

LIFELINE

Provides all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

www.lifeline.org.au

Ph: 131 114

SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE

Provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Ph: 1300 659 467

BEYOND BLUE

Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health

www.beyondblue.org.au

Ph: 1300 22 4636

KIDS HELPLINE

Provides confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

https://kidshelpline.com.au

Ph: 1800 55 1800

DEFENCE MEMBER AND FAMILY HELPLINE

Provides 24/7 crisis support for defence members.

https://defence.gov.au/members-families

Ph: 1800 624 608

WOUNDED HEROES

Providing short-term emergency relief payments to veterans and their families.

www.woundedheroes.org.au

Ph: 1300 532 112

OVERWATCH AUSTRALIA

Not for profit organisation tasked with reaching out and assisting former ADF members and provide assistance when in crisis.

https://overwatchaustralia.org.au/

Ph: 1800 699 2824

Suggestion and Feed Back

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