Below are a number of available services for individuals seeking mental health help outside the workplace - many of these services are available 24/7.
If you are currently experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 000 immediately.
Lifeline 24hr Counselling and Crisis Support Chat
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au/crisischat
Trained Crisis Supporters available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Beyondblue Support Service
1300 224 636
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support
This is a telephone counselling service available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
This is a free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling service for anyone affected by suicide, available 24hrs, 7 days a week.
Mensline Australia
1300 789 978
This is a telephone counselling service available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week for men with mental health, relationship or family concerns.
Workers Psychological Support Service (Queensland)
1800 370 732
Support provided by the Queensland Council of Unions for Queensland workers who are dealing with Psychological Injury available 9am – 5pm Mon-Fri.
Counselling Online
This is a service that provides free online text-based counselling service to alcohol and other drug users, their family members, relatives and friends. It is provided by Turning Point, a substance use treatment centre. Available 24hrs, 7 days a week across Australia.