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Are you (or someone with you) in danger, need urgent help?
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Connect staff aren’t available all the time. But there are many places you can call, webchat or even text with if you need support. Have a look below to find where you can get help now.
Most of these places will start the conversation with you by asking your name, and how they can help today. There’s no shame in reaching out for the help you need. Remember, you matter, you’re important.

Lifeline Telephone Crisis Support (24/7) 13 11 14
24/7 Web Chat https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
Lifeline Text Available 24/7 0477 131 114

Kids Help Line Telephone Counselling Support 24/7 (5-25 years) 1800 551 800
Web Chat https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

Beyond Blue Support service 24/7 1300 224 636
11am-12am Web Chat https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat

Butterfly Foundation Eating Disorders 1800 334 673
8am – 12am Web Chat https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/

MensLine Australia Men’s support Ages 15+ 1300 78 99 78
& 24/7 Web Chat https://mensline.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/

Qlife LGBTI peer support 3pm – 12am 1800 184 527
& Web Chat https://www.qlife.org.au/resources/chat

1800RESPECT Domestic & Family Violence and Abuse support 1800 737 732
Web Chat https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Blue Knot Complex Trauma support 9am – 5pm 7 days 1300 657 380
Web Chat Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service

13 YARN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support, 24/7 13 92 76
Web Chat 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

Thirrili: support for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma. 24/7 on 1800 805 801
Web Chat Postvention Support | Thirrili

Suicide Call back service Suicide Prevention Support 1300 659 467 24/7
& Webchat https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/

Headspace Mental Health support for ages 12-25, 9am – 1am 7 days 1800 650 890
& Web Chat via https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/talk-about-mental-health/