R U OK? is not a crisis support or counselling service and our website is not a substitute for professional care.


If you need professional support, please contact your doctor, local health centre or one of the services listed below. Family and friends can also call upon these services for advice and assistance on how to support someone who is struggling with life.

 

If you are having suicidal thoughts, please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 .

 

If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, seek immediate assistance by calling Triple Zero (000) .

IMMEDIATE   SUPPORT

LifeLine Logo

13 11 14


Call Lifeline 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services. Text support is also available:

0477 13 11 14.

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Beyond Blue logo

1300 22 4636


Call  Beyond Blue 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional.

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Suicide Call Back Service logo

1300 659 467


The Suicide Call Back Service offers 24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved.

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Mensline Australia logo

1300 78 99 78


Call Mensline 24/7 for telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.

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Kids Helpline logo

1800 55 1800


Kids Helpline is 24/7 free and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25.

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13 92 76


13 YARN is a 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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QLife logo

1800 184 527


QLife provides phone and online anonymous LGBTIQ+  support and referral. 3pm - 12am local time every day.

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OTHER SUPPORT &  SERVICES

Head to Health is a Federal Government platform that provides a directory of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations.  Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.


You can call them (1800 595 212, Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00pm) or visit their website to talk to a mental health professional and be connected with the support that best meets your needs.

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MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING PROVIDERS

Black Dog

Programs designed for all roles in a workplace to improve mental health at an individual, team, and organisational level.

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LivingWorks

Training  that helps people recognise invitations for help and give the gift of life through proven intervention methods.



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Mental Health First Aid

Courses that teach people simple, practical first aid skills for helping a family member, friend, co-worker or other person who is experiencing mental health problems.

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