Mental Health Resources
These are helpful Australian numbers and websites. For those residing in other countries, please refer to your country’s recommended resources.
National emergencies
For emergency services in Australia ring triple zero (000) if:
- serious injury has occurred or there is danger or threat to someone or
- there is danger or threat to someone’s property or
- you have witnessed a serious accident or crime
If none of the above apply but you are still unsure if Police, Fire or Ambulance services are required, please refer to
https://www.triplezero.gov.au/
National services
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- Headspace 1800 650 890
- ReachOut at au.reachout.com
- ADF (Alcohol and Drug Foundation) 1300 85 85 84
- Carer Gateway 1800422737
- Carersaustralia.com.au 1800 422 737
- Head to health
State and Territories Mental Health crisis numbers (24/7)
- Australian Capital Territory: Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065
- New South Wales: Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
- Northern Territory: 1800 682 288
- Queensland: 1300 MH CALL (Mental Health Access Line) 1300 642 255
- South Australia: Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65
- Tasmania:Mental Health Services Helpline 1300 332 388
- Victoria: Suicide Line 1300 651 251 or ring nearest hospital for closest crisis team
- Western Australia: Mental Health Emergency Response Lines
- Metro residents (local call) – 1300 555 788
- Peel residents (free call) – 1800 676 822