Crisis Information
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please know you are not alone. Support is available right now.
In an Emergency
If you are in immediate danger, call 000 or go straight to your nearest hospital Emergency Department.
24/7 Crisis Support Services
→ Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
www.lifeline.org.au
→ Suicide Line Victoria – Call 1300 651 251 for free 24-hour support in Victoria
www.suicideline.org.au
→ Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 for anxiety, depression, and mental health support
www.beyondblue.org.au
→ Kids Helpline – Call 1800 55 1800 for children and young people aged 5 to 25
www.kidshelpline.com.au
What to Do Next
If you are worried about your mental health but not in immediate danger, your General Practitioner (GP) is a good first step.
GPs can:
→ Listen to your concerns
→ Provide initial support
→ Refer you to a psychologist or other services for ongoing care
Useful Resources
→ Mental Health and Wellbeing – Telephone and Online Services (Victoria)
→ Mental Health and Wellbeing – Support and Intervention Services (Victoria)
→ Better Health Victoria – Urgent Treatment for Mental Illness