If you are in an emergency or crisis, please call 000 for immediate assistance (24/7), or choose from the following contacts that may help you.

Beyondblue

Depression, anxiety and related disorders

Phone: 1300 22 4636

Website: beyondblue.org.au

24 hours/7 days

Lifeline

Crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services

Phone: 13 11 14

Website: lifeline.org.au

24 hours/7 days

SANE

People affected by complex mental health issues

Phone: 1800 187 263

Website: sane.org

10am – 10pm weekdays

For specific groups in the community

Parentline

Parents and carers with children from birth to 18 years

Phone: 13 22 89

Website: parentline.com.au

8am – midnight/7 days

Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria

Victims/survivors of past and recent sexual assault

Phone: 1800 806 292

Website: sacl.com.au

5pm – 9am/7 days

Griefline

Support for experiencing loss and grief

Phone: 1300 845 745

Website: griefline.org.au

12 noon – 3am/7 days

DirectLine

People impacted by drug use

Phone: 1800 888 236

Website: directline.org.au

24 hours/7 days

PANDA

Post or ante natal depression

Phone: 1300 726 306

Website: panda.org.au

9am – 7pm weekdays

OCD and Anxiety helpline

Anxiety disorders and depression

Phone: 1300 269 438 or 9830 0533

Website: arcvic.org.au/our-services/helpline/

10am – 4pm weekdays

Suicide call back

24-hour crisis support and counselling

Phone: 1300 659 467

Website: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

24 hours/7 days

For specific cultural groups in the community

QLife

Free, anonymous, and confidential support for LGBTIQA+ individuals.

Phone: 1800 184 527

Website: qlife.org.au

3pm – 12am

Switchboard Victoria

A range of services for LGBTIQA+ individuals,

emphasizing intersectionality and multicultural inclusivity.

Phone: 1800 184 527

Website: switchboard.org.au

 Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN)

Supports multicultural young people.

Website: myan.org.au

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Many Coloured Sky:

Mental health, housing, and community support for LGBTIQA+ refugees and asylum seekers.

Website: manycolouredsky.org