In a Crisis?
For urgent assistance
| Emergencies: Ambulance/Fire/Police | 000 |
| Lifeline, 24 hr counselling service | 13 11 14 |
| Salvation Army Care line, 24/7 counselling service | 1300 363 622 |
| Suicide Call Back service | 1300 659 467 |
| NSW Rape Crisis line | 1800 424 017 |
| 1800 RESPECT (DV and sexual assault) | 1800 737 732 |
| Men's Line Australia | 1300 789 978 |
| Kid's Helpline | 1800 55 1800 |
| Salvation Army Youth line, 24/7 counselling service | 1300 363 622 |
| BeyondBlue | 1300 22 4636 |
| Parentline, free support for NSW parents/carers with children 0–18 yrs | 1300 1300 52 |
| Domestic Violence line (freecall) | 1800 656 463 |
| Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL) | 1800 424 830 yaa.com.au |
At risk of homelessness or homeless
| Link2Home state wide emergency accommodation service, including refugees – 7 days a week | 1800 152 152 |
| Youth Accommodation line | 1800 424 830 9698 5833 |
| Indigenous Australians | 1800 727 555 aho.nsw.gov.au |
| Housing NSW | housing.nsw.gov.au |
Other useful contacts
| Beyond Blue Information and support regarding anxiety and depression. | beyondblue.org.au |
| Black Dog Institute Information regarding mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar. | blackdoginstitute.org.au |
| Womens Legal NSW Advice and legal information for women. | womenslegalnsw.asn.au |
| Reach Out Support for those experiencing difficult times who are under 25 yrs of age. | au.reachout.com |
| Headspace National youth mental health support services – talk to someone online, book an appointment or download useful support information regarding mental health issues. | headspace.org.au |
| Kidshelp Counselling support for children and teens – web, email and phone support. | kidshelp.com.au |
| Lifeline Online counselling support service. Also information on services in your area. | lifeline.org.au |
| Parentline Free parenting support for parents/carers in NSW with children 0 – 18 yrs old. | parentline.org.au |
| The Inspire Foundation Combines technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver innovative and practical online programs that prevent youth suicide and improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing. | inspire.org.au |
| SANE Australia Information and advice 9-5 weekdays. Request free Info Pack from them. | sane.org |
| Somazone Website focuses on health and lifestyle issues such as mental health, drug-use, relationships and body image, with fact sheets, personal stories and advice on where to get help. | somazone.com.au |
| It's allright SANE’s website for young people with a parent or friend affected by mental illness. | itsallright.org |
| Twenty10 Works with and supports young people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, their families and friends. Located at Level 1, 45 Chippen Street, Chippendale. | 8594 9555 twenty10.org.au |
| Qlife Provides free telephone counselling, web chat, information, referrals and support for LGBTI people, their families and communities. Open 5:30pm – 10:30pm every day. | 1800 184 527 qlife.org.au |