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Emergency Assistance If you or someone close to you is in immediate danger or distress, please contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.
If there is an immediate threat to life, call 000 without delay.
24/7 Mental Health Support
While Kokoda Centurions are not a mental health service, we're here to guide you to the right resources. The following free and confidential helplines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering support whenever you need it.
If reaching out to the services listed above feels difficult, consider:
Speaking with someone you trust
Contacting your GP, a counsellor, psychologist, or psychiatrist
Visiting your nearest hospital emergency department
Mental Health Services
Counselling Service
Beyond Blue : 1300 22 4636
Reach out to Beyond Blue for brief counselling sessions or to connect with someone who understands your experiences. Support is available both online and via phone.
Crisis support
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Lifeline provides crisis support and suicide prevention services for those experiencing emotional distress.
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Offering counselling and support for individuals affected by suicide.
13Yarn: 13 92 76
Culturally appropriate counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Hotlines for depression, anxiety and other mental health support
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Dedicated to providing counselling, support, and referrals for men facing mental health challenges.
Open Arms: 1800 011 046
Counselling services available for anyone who has served in the ADF, as well as their partners and families.
Domestic, family and sexual violence helplines
1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Offers confidential support and information for individuals affected by family and sexual violence.
Sexual Assault Line: 1800 806 292
Proactive leaders in supporting, advocating and providing a crisis response for people who have experienced sexual violence.
eSafety commissioner offering advice and resources to ensure online safety.
Alcohol and other drug helplines
Provides online chat counselling for individuals dealing with alcohol or drug use.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
Connects you with local services for support with alcohol and other drug issues.
Gambling helpline
Gambler’s Help: 1800 858 858
Support services for individuals facing gambling issues, including help for their families and friends.
General mental health support
MindSpot Clinic: 1800 61 44 34
Offers online and telephone assessments and treatments for various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
SANE: 1800 187 263
Provides support and information for those affected by mental health issues and trauma.
Post natal depression support
PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline: 1300 726 306
Offers support during pregnancy and up to 12 months post-birth.
Complex trauma support
Blue Knot Helpline: 1300 657 380
Offers information and support for those affected by complex trauma, including violence, abuse, and neglect.
Eating disorders and body image support
Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673
Counselling services for individuals affected by eating disorders.
Youth mental health services and support
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
24/7 Counselling available for young people aged 5 to 25.
Provides mental health support for young people through phone, chat, and online communities.
An app-based mental health program offering mindfulness resources.
Provides self-help information, peer support programs, and referral tools for young people and their parents.
Wellbeing support helplines
QLife: 1800 184 527
Offers anonymous and free peer support for LGBTI individuals. Discuss topics like sexuality, identity, and relationships.
FriendLine: 1800 424 287
Provides a chat service for seniors who wish to reconnect or have a friendly conversation.
Carer Gateway: 1800 422 737
Offers individual and group counselling to discuss the challenges and feelings that come with being a carer.
Websites and support groups for mental health
Offers resources and support groups for individuals affected by anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Connects you to over 500 digital resources for mental health and well-being support.
Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
A platform offering resources, services, and information in a culturally accessible format for multicultural communities.
Provides information and an online community for those who have lost someone to suicide.
A peer support group for workers supporting LGBTIQ+ young people.