SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
Befrienders Worldwide
Provides information and support for those considering suicide.
Black Dog Institute
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/suicide-self-harm/get-help-now/
Good for people with mood disorders: depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc.
Provides a Psychological Toolkit that you can use for substance use disorders.
Eastern Health Mental Health Triage
Click here for further information
1300 721 927 (24h, 7 days a week)
Mental health service operating within the Eastern Region of Melbourne providing mental health assessment and interventions for people experiencing severe mental illness.
Emergency Services
000
Call if there is an emergency situation, or you are in crisis.
Find a Helpline
Webchat, text or phone calls available
Provides free support to find suicide hotlines in your area and support for those feeling suicidal
Lifeline
https://lifelinedirect.org.au/
Phone number: 13 11 14
Crisis service to call when feeling suicidal or in crisis.
My Digital Health
https://www.mydigitalhealth.org.au
Easy way for a practitioner and client to keep track of a client’s mental health progress, and for a consumer to learn more about mental health.
Includes a program called iChooseLife for those who are suicidal.
SANE Australia
1800 187 263
Support for people with complex mental health issues. Provides counselling, peer support, information and more.
Suicide Call Back Service
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
1300 659 467
Free counselling 24/7, can have 6 free counselling sessions with the same professional on this line.
Provides a call-back service to check in on users who are suicidal or needing support
Suicide Helpline
1300 651 251
Free counselling and support for people at risk of suicide and anyone experiencing mental health issues. Open 24/7.
7 Cups
Free online 24h chat tool with trained professionals. Available as an app or as a website.