Helplines & emergency services

Emergency – 24 hours - 000
If you, or someone else is at immediate risk of attempting to harm themselves or someone else, call triple zero (000) immediately.

Lifeline
24 hours crisis / short-term counselling and support for people who are overwhelmed and having difficulty coping or staying safe.
Phone: 13 11 14
Online Chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat

 Suicide Call Back Service:
24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Phone: 1300 659 467.
Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/  

Beyond Blue
Increases awareness and assists individuals experiencing depression and anxiety. 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/  

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
Provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST
Phone: 1300 657 380
Website: https://blueknot.org.au/ or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au. 

MensLine Australia
A professional telephone and online counselling service for Australian men.
24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a video chat.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Website: https://mensline.org.au/  

SANE Australia
Provides support to anyone in Australia experiencing complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri),
Phone: 1800 18 7263
Website: https://www.sane.org/ or chat online. 

eHeadspace
Provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, eheadspace can help.
Online Chat: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

Kids Helpline
24 hours counselling service for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Online chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling

Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), Maroochydore
Mental health service for children and young people aged 0-18 years who live in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions. 24 hours, 7 days.
Phone: 1300 64 22 55