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Support Services

Support services
The information in this report refers to real people, lives lived and lives lost too early to suicide. One suicide is one too many, and we work with urgency to reduce the deaths by suicide in Queensland.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this report has information on the deaths by suicide of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All readers may find some content in this report distressing. These services can offer support.
OrganisationTarget groupAvailabilityPhone numberWebsite
LifelineAll24/713 11 14lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back ServiceAll24/71300 659 467suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyond BlueAll24/71300 224 636beyondblue.org.au
State Mental Health Crisis Line QueenslandAll24/71300 642 255 (1300 MH CALL)
National StandBy Response ServicePeople affected by suicide24/71300 727 247standbysupport.com.au/#Contact
eheadspaceYouth and young people9am to 1am Melbourne time every day1800 650 890eheadspace.org.au
Kids HelplineYouth and young people aged 5 to 25, parents and carers, schools and teachers24/71800 55 1800kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOutYouth and young people24/7au.reachout.com
MensLine AustraliaMales24/71300 78 99 78mensline.org.au
Open Arms – Veterans & Families CounsellingADF members and their families24/71800 011 046openarms.gov.au
ThirriliAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians24/71800 805 801thirrili.com.au
Care Leavers Australasia NetworkCare leavers9am to 5pm weekdays1800 008 774 / 0425 204 747clan.org.au
Carers AustraliaCarers9am to 5pm weekdays1800 422 737 / (02) 6122 9900carersaustralia.com.au
GriefLineAnyone experiencing grief, loss or trauma6am to midnight AEDT, every day1300 845 745griefline.org.au
headspace Be YouBereavement in secondary schools9am to 5pm weekdays0455 079 803headspace.org.au/professionals-and-educators/educators/contact-us/
QLifeLGBTQI+ Australians3pm to midnight every day1800 184 527qlife.org.au
SANE AustraliaMental health issues10am to 10pm weekdays1800 187 263sane.org
Wellways HelplineMental health issues9am to 9pm weekdays1300 111 400wellways.org
Alcohol and Drug SupportAlcohol and drug support24/71800 177 833adis.health.qld.gov.au
Alcohol and Drug FoundationAlcohol and drug support9am to 5pm weekdays1300 85 85 84adf.org.au
MATES in Construction HelplineConstruction, mining, and energy workers24/71300 642 111mates.org.au/construction/support

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing crisis visit your nearest hospital emergency or use any of the crisis helplines below.

 

Emergency Services:

 
Triple Zero (000)

1300 MH CALL: Mental health access line : Comprehensive evaluations over a few sessions to diagnose and understand person’s mental health condition. The process includes family meeting, clinical interviews, observation, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and other relevant individuals involved in young person’s care.

Lifeline: 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention
Kids Help Line: 24-hour crisis support for young people
Beyond Blue: 24-hour depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention
1800 RESPECT: 24-hour support service for sexual assault and family violence
Suicide Callback Service – 24 hour, nationwide service for anyone in Australia who is aged 15 years and older who is feeling at risk or is worried about someone else.