Where to get help

Lifeline - for Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention call 13 11 14 and https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help

Beyond Blue Immediate support on 1300 22 4636 or http://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

Suicide Prevention at http://suicideprevention.com.au

Black Dog Institute provides the information below on their website:

Emergency contact information - 24 hours

• Ambulance/Fire/Police - 000
• Lifeline - 13 11 14
• Men's Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78
• Salvo Care Line - 1300 36 36 22
• Kids Help Line - counselling and support provided for young people (to 24 years old) who are feeling depressed, sad, or lonely - or just need someone to talk to - 1800 55 1800
• Salvo Youth Line - (02) 8736 3293 (Sydney local call)
• Child Abuse Prevention Services - 1800 688 009
• Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

In an emergency you can also visit your local hospital's emergency department.

Please also don't be afraid to talk to your GP, they can be amazing fonts of knowledge and they can then make any necessary referrals to Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counsellors or Mental Health Nurses!