If you need urgent assistance, please see below services
For emergencies, please call 000 or attend your local hospital emergency department
General services
- Mental Health Line: NSW Health's 24/7 statewide phone service that can briefly assess mental health, offer support and make recommendations/referrals for appropriate care, Phone 1800 011 511.
- Lifeline: Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14, or visit lifeline.org.au to chat to someone online.
- Suicide Callback Service: Provides 27/4 support for people affected by suicide (worried about someone else, experiencing suicidal thoughts, affected by suicide or acute mental health crisis). Phone 1300 659 464, or visit suicidecallbackservice.org.au to chat to someone online.
Domestic Violence
- NSW Domestic Violence Helpline: A 24/7 counselling and referral service for those affected by domestic violence. Phone 1800 656 463.
- Link2Home: A 24/7 emergency accommodation and support service. Phone 1800 152 152.
Young People
- Kids Helpline: A 24/7 service for young people aged 5-25 requiring mental health and/or crisis support. Phone 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au.
- Headspace: Online and phone chat between 9am - 1am for young people between 12-25 years old. Phone: 1800 650 890 or visit headspace.org.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- 13YARN: A 24/7 crisis support counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Phone 13 92 76.