Mental Health Resources Australia

Here are some helpful resources, including general information, telephone hotlines, peer support groups, and community organisations. 

If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Telephone Services and Hotlines

Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

A nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide

QLife

1800 184 527

Free telephone and web chat support for LGBTI people to discuss sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships

Lifeline Australia

13 11 14

A 24-hour telephone crisis support with access to suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance

MensLine Australia

1300 78 99 78

A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men

Beyond Blue

1300 224 636

Beyond Blue provides support and information for depression, anxiety and related mental disorders.

1800RESPECT

1800 737 732

A 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line

Peer and Social Support Groups

Men’s Shed

A safe and busy environment where men can keep busy and productive in an atmosphere of old-fashioned mateship

Smart Recovery

A peer-based group program assisting any problematic behaviours, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, and others

Alcoholics Anonymous

An alternative to SMART Recovery with a focus on abstinence

Meetup

Meetup allows people to find in-person and virtual events for others with similar interests.

The School of Life

A global organisation devoted to teaching participants how to lead more fulfilled lives and offering insights into emotional well-being.

Rainbow Cultures

A directory of LGBTQIA+ multicultural community groups and services in NSW

Community Organisations

headspace

headspace provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds

Wayside Chapel

Wayside Chapel provides unconditional love, care and support for people on and around the streets of Kings Cross.

Twenty10

Peer support and group-based therapy for LGBTIQA+ people of all ages, their families, professionals and communities across NSW

ACON Health

ACON provides a variety of peer support and community care services to the LGBTIQA+ community

The Gender Centre

Provides a range of specialised services for the exploration of gender identity and assistance with gender dysphoria

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