After Hours Crisis Support

If you need urgent support and advice, please contact:

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• Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance

• Go straight to your local emergency department

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 or text on 0477 13 11 14 or webchat

• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or webchat

• Kids Helpline (for people aged 5-25 years old) on 1800 551 800 or webchat

• SuicideLine Victoria on 1300 651 251 or webchat

• Suicide Call Back Service (states other than Victoria) on 1300 659 467 or webchat

• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or text on 0458 737 732 or webchat – support available for people experiencing violence and abuse

• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978

• 13YARN on 13 92 76 – talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter

• QLIFE on 1800 184 527 or webchat – LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships

• National Alcohol and other drug hotline on 1800 250 015

• Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse

• Medicines Line on 1300 MEDICINE (1300 633 424) for information on prescription, over-the-counter, and other medicines.

These services are free, anonymous and open 24/7.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to communicate by phone, there are a number of accessible ways to contact Triple Zero (000), including:

• by TTY – dial 106

• by Internet Relay 

• by NRS Captions Accessible Telecoms 

• by SMS Relay Accessible Telecoms text 0423 677 767

• by Video Relay: type bit.ly/2SQSHw4 into your browser, or simply click the link provided.

• Speak and Listen users – dial 1800 555 72

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