Suicide prevention

Disclaimer: The references on this page are listed for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for medical or other professional advice. Consult your physician or other health care provider regarding your symptoms and medical needs.

URGENT

If you want help now call one of the numbers below.

If you want help via the internet then GETTING HELP can assist you now.

National Help Lines

Kids Help Line (if you are under 18) 1800 551 800

Lifeline 13 11 14

Child Protection and Family Crisis Service 1800 656 463

Transcultural Mental Health Centre 1800 648 911

Youth Website, Reach Out! http://www.reachout.com.au/

Salvation Army. Phone: 1300 32 32 26 Their website on suicide prevention is very helpful.

ACT
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team 1800 629 354

NSW/ACT
Salvo Care Line 1300 363 622 or 02 9331 6000

Crisis Line 02 9331 2000

Youth Line 02 9360 3000

Northern Territory
Crisis Line Northern Territory 1800 019 116

Parent Line 1300 30 1300

Queensland
Crisis Counselling Service 1300 363 622

Parent Line 1300 30 1300

South Australia
Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service 13 14 65

Tasmania
Samaritans Lifelink country 1300 364 566

Metro 03 6331 3355

Victoria
Suicide Help Line Victoria 1300 651 251

Parentline 13 22 89

Western Australia
Samaritans Suicide Emergency Service country 1800 198 313

Metro 08 9381 5555

Youthline 08 9388 2500

Crisis Care 1800 199 008 or 08 9223 1111

Salvo Care Line 08 9227 8655

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