24/7 support
Help is available right now.
These numbers are free to call from most phones in Australia. Tap to call. If you are in immediate danger, start with 000.
Emergency000Police, fire or ambulance. Call if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or if you need urgent medical help.24 hoursMental Health Triage (SA)13 14 65The main way into public mental health care in South Australia. Call for advice in a mental health emergency or crisis.24 hours, 7 daysLifeline13 11 14Crisis support and suicide prevention. Someone will listen, without judgement.24 hours, 7 daysSuicide Call Back Service1300 659 467Free counselling by phone, online or video for anyone affected by suicide — including if you are supporting someone else.24 hours, 7 daysBeyond Blue1300 22 4636Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention. Talk with a counsellor any time.24 hours, 7 days
Other people you can talk to
Choose the line that feels closest to your situation. All of these are confidential.
Medicare Mental Health1800 595 212Free counselling for people in regional South Australia. This is the current replacement for Regional Access.24 hours, 7 days13YARN13 92 76Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.24 hours, 7 daysKids Helpline1800 55 1800Private counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, and for parents and carers who are worried about a young person.24 hours, 7 daysMensLine Australia1300 78 99 78Support, referrals and counselling for men, by phone, online or video.24 hours, 7 daysQLife1800 184 527Anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral — sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.3pm – midnight, every dayOpen Arms1800 011 046Counselling for current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families.24 hours, 7 daysMATES in Construction1300 642 111Support for people in the building, construction, mining and energy industries.24 hours, 7 daysStandBy — Support After Suicide1300 727 247Free support for anyone who has been affected by suicide, at any stage.24 hours, 7 days