Crisis Information
Please note, we are not a crisis service.
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