If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Access immediate 24 hour Mental Health assistance for all ages using the following helplines, video and online counselling services:
Access Mental Health
Access Mental Health is the central point of entry for mental health services in the ACT. Access Mental Health is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will provide immediate help if you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Phone 1800 629 354 or 6205 1065
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24-hour phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone 1800 551 800
Lifeline
Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services for anyone experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide.
Phone 13 11 14
13YARN
13YARN is a 24-hour phone service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. The service provides a safe place for you to yarn one to one with Lifeline trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors with confidentiality and anonymity. Calls from mobiles and pay phones are free.
Phone 13 92 76
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides 24-hour phoneline counselling and 11 am-midnight online chat services. They will listen, provide advice and information and let you know where you can seek further support.
Phone 1300 22 46 36
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing professional 24-hour phone, online chat and video counselling to people who have been affected by suicide.
Phone 1300 659 467
Mensline
Mensline is a nationwide 24-hour phone, video and online counselling service for men with emotional health, family and relationship concerns.
Phone 1300 78 99 78
PANDA
PANDA is a nationwide helpline operating 9am – 7:30pm Monday to Friday for any new or expectant parent experiencing anxiety and depression in the period before or after birth. The helpline provides counselling and connection to local services.
Phone 1300 726 306
Sane Australia
SANE Australia offers counselling, peer support and information to adults experiencing complex mental ill-health, their families and friends. Counselling support can be accessed by phone, email or online chat between 10 am and 10 pm Monday to Friday. SANE also offers 24 hour internet based support forums.
Phone 1800 18 72 63
Open Arms
Open Arms counsellors have experience dealing with issues related to service life. Free counselling, group programs and peer support is provided to anyone currently serving or who has served in the Navy, Army or Air Force, and their families.
Phone 1800 011 046