Helplines
In an emergency call 000 or visit your local emergency department
Helplines can provide you with immediate access to support and advice that is confidential, free and anonymous.
To find a helpline, please look at the list below:
Mental Health Support Lines
Mental Health Emergency Response Line
1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel)
1800 522 002
13 11 14
1300 224 636
1300 659 467
08 9381 5555 (main line) 08 9388 2500 (Youth Line) or 1800 198 313 (Country Toll Free)
1300 789 978
13 7848
Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders, Monday-Friday 8am to 9pm AEST)*
1800 334 673
Child Protection and Family Support Crisis Care Helpline*
08 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (Country Toll Free)
HealthDirect (general health information and advice)*
1800 022 222
Kids and Youth Mental Health Support Lines
1800 650 890 (12-25 year olds, family and friends)
Kids Helpline*
1800 551 800 (5 to 25 year olds) or 1800 654 432 (parents)
Youthbeyondblue
1300 224 636 (12-25 year olds)
Alcohol and Other Drug Support Lines
08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (Country Toll Free)
1800 874 878
Parent and Family Drug Support Line
08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (Country Toll Free)
Working Away Alcohol and Drug Support Line
1800 721 997
* These services are not funded by the Mental Health Commission.