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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
Lifeline Text Available (24/7) – 0477 131 114
Lifeline Web Chat(24/7)
Kids Help Line Telephone Counselling Support (24/7) – 5-25 years – 1800 551 800
Kids Help Line Web Chat
Beyond Blue Support service (24/7) – 1300 224 636
Beyond Blue Support Web Chat(11am - 12am)
Butterfly Foundation Eating Disorders – 1800 334 673
Butterfly Foundation Eating Disorders Web Chat(8am - 12am)
MensLine Australia Men's – support ages 15+ – 1300 78 99 78
MensLine Australia Web Chat (24/7)
Qlife LGBTI peer support – 3pm - 12am – 1800 184 527
Qlife LGBTI Web Chat
1800RESPECT Domestic & Family Violence and Abuse support – 1800 737 732
1800RESPECT Web Chat
Blue Knot Complex Trauma support – 9am - 5pm, 7 days – 1300 657 380
Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service Web Chat
13 YARN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support, (24/7) – 13 92 76
Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Web Chat
Thirrili: support for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma. 24/7 on 1800 805 801
Suicide Call back service Suicide Prevention Support – (24/7) – 1300 659 467
Suicide Call back service Web Chat
Headspace Mental Health support for ages 12-25 – 9am - 1am, 7 days – 1800 650 890
Headspace Mental Health Web Chat