In an EMERGENCY Dial 000 for an ambulance for immediate assistance in the event of an attempted suicide.

 

If a person is highly distressed and feeling unsafe or thinks they are a risk to themselves – go to a public emergency department where there are doctors, nurses and social workers 24 hours a day.

 

If a person is highly distressed and feeling unsafe or thinks they are a risk to themselves but refuses to go to a public emergency department, you can call:

 

The Mental Health Emergency Response Line, free call on 1300 555 788 or 1800 676 822

Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – a 24-hour, nationwide service

Rurallink for country areas on 1800 552 002

 

SUPPORT AND HELP

headspace.org.au – for young people aged 12 – 25 going through a hard time.

13yarn.org.au  - 13YARN is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people · Free and confidential service is available 24/7. Call 13 92 76

blackdoginstitute.org.au – dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders.

reachout.com – is an anonymously get access to information and support services 24/7.

kidshelp.com.au – a national 24-hour phone counselling for children.

lifeline.org.au – support following a suicide.

suicideprevenionaust.org – National umbrella body.

beyondblue.org.au – working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety, and related substance misuse.