Suicide prevention

National Suicide Prevention Crisis Numbers

For anyone in crisis, there are several national phone lines free for people who live in Australia. These services are funded by the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. 

Lifeline Crisis Support Line 13 11 14 

Free 24/7 phone line that offers confidential one-to-one, short-term support for people who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping, including those with thoughts of suicide. 

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 

Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for those who are impacted by suicide including: 

• Anyone who is feeling suicidal 

• Anyone who is worried about someone 

• Anyone who is caring for someone who is feeling suicidal 

• Anyone who has lost someone to suicide 

• Health professionals supporting people who are affected by suicide. 

Standby Support After Suicide 1300 727 247 

Standby phoneline support is available 24/7 and for those who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide during any time of their life.  

Beyond Blue Support Service 1300 22 4636 

Free phone and online counselling service that is open 24/7 for anyone in Australia who is: 

• Having a really bad day 

• Feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start  

• Needs help to support a partner, family member or friend. 

13 YARN (13 92 76) 

Crisis support phone service for First Nations persons to yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. The service is free and available 24/7 providing a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about needs, worries or concerns. 

Thirrili After Suicide Support 1800 805 801  

A 24 hour, 7 days a week Indigenous postvention advocate service working with local Elders, community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisations to ensure a community response is put in place to support bereaved individuals and families. Support is provided over the phone with travel to community available if required. 

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 

Kids Helpline is a free 24/7 phone counselling service for young people aged 5-25 that offers practical help and emotional support at critical moments when a young person needs someone to listen. 

QLife 1800 184 527 

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. The phone service is free and is delivered by trained LGBTIQ+ community members.  

Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling  1800 011 046 

Open Arms provides free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families 24/7. This includes: 

• current serving Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel 

• ADF personnel transitioning to civilian life 

• ex-serving members 

• partners and children of serving and ex-serving personnel 

• ex-partners who are co-parenting 

• reservists with one day continuous full time service or hazardous service. 

Mens Line 1300 78 99 78 

MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. 

Brisbane South Suicide Prevention Networks

• Logan Suicide Prevention Network

• Redlands Coast Suicide Prevention Network