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Below are a list of helpful supports based in Australia. In an Emergency, call 000.

Samaritans

Offer 24/7 anonymous crisis support. Also provide forums on their website.

Website: https://thesamaritans.org.au/
Helpline: 135 247
Youthline: 1800 198 313
Email: support@thesamaritans.org.au

Lifeline

Offer 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au
Helpline: 13 11 14
Text (Trial service): 0477 13 11 14 (5pm – 7pm Adelaide time)
Webchat service offered on website.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from alcoholism. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.

Website: https://aa.org.au/
Information line: 1300 222 222

Narcotics Anonymous Australia

Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from drug addiction. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.

Website: https://www.na.org.au/multi/
Information line: 1300 652 820

Gamblers Anonymous Australia

Fellowship of people helping each other to recover from gambling addiction. Provide local support, please see website to find the closest support for you.

Website: https://gaaustralia.org.au/
Helpline: ACT/NSW: 02 9726 6625, QLD/NT: 0467 655 799, SA: 08 8212 6933

1800Respect

National sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse support.

Website: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Helpline: 1800 737 732 (24 hours)
Webchat available on website

Mensline

Support for men with family and relationship concerns, from parenting difficulties to domestic violence.

Website: www.mensline.org.au
Phone: 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours)
Online chat and video counselling available on website.

QLife

Offer a counselling and referral service to people who are people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex.

Website: https://qlife.org.au/
Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight daily)
Online chat offered on website

Kids Helpline

Offer a 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Email: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au
Webchat service offered on website

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