MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Substance use Hotlines in Australia

Find substance use helplines and support services available in Australia.

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DirectLine

Substance use

Free, confidential alcohol & drug counselling and referral in Victoria. Talk to us by phone or chat online. Qualified...

Australia
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eheadspace

AnxietyBullyingDepression

eheadspace is a national online or phone mental health support service for young people aged 12 to 25, and for family who are...

Australia · Nationwide
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Beyond Blue

AnxietyDepressionSuicidal thoughts

Beyond Blue offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and online chat. We are here to help everyone in...

Australia · Nationwide
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Kids Helpline

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyBullying

Kids Helpline, powered by yourtown, is Australia’s only free and confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for...

Australia · Nationwide
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13YARN

AnxietyDepressionTrauma & PTSD

13YARN is a national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It offers a culturally safe and...

Australia · Nationwide
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A Tasmanian Lifeline

AnxietyDepressionFamily

A Tasmanian Lifeline is a telephone support service for Tasmanians of all ages who need someone to talk things through with, or...

Australia
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Listening Ear

LonelinessSupporting others

Listening Ear provides free and confidential support and information by phone. We are here to help everyone in Australia who...

Australia · Nationwide
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MensLine Australia

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyDepression

MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health,...

Australia · Nationwide
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Rainbow Door

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyDepression

Rainbow Door is a free, specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline. Experienced peers provide information, referral, and support to enable...

Australia
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