Helplines & Support Networks
Below is a short list of some helpful websites that may be worth exploring, as well as some telephone numbers for services available to help during a crisis. It is often worth saving these numbers into your phone so you don’t have to go hunting during an emergency.
Mental Health Crisis Services
Emergency Services: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
SuicideLine Victoria: 1300 651 251
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800​
13YARN Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter: 13 92 76
Helpful Websites
1800 Respect (Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence): www.1800respect.org.au​
Turning Point (Addictions): www.turningpoint.org.au
The Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorders): www.butterfly.org.au
MensLine Australia (Support for Men): www.mensline.org.au
QLife (LGBTI Support): www.qlife.org.au
Beyond Blue (Mental Health):www.beyondblue.org.au
Youth Beyond Blue (Mental Health):www.youthbeyondblue.com