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Don’t Panic!
If you’re going through some hard times and need someone to talk to straight away, get in contact with the organisations listed below.
Remember it’s okay to ask for help, and to say what’s really on your mind.
National: Beyond Blue
Beyond blue website | Call 1800 224 636 | Beyond Blue support of GLBTI
24 hours | 7 days a week
How we can help
Beyond Blue is the national depression initiative, with comprehensive referral resources.
Call Beyond Blue for referrals to people who can help you with whatever you’re going through.
About Beyond Blue
(from the website)
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.
National: Gay Lesbian Counselling Community Services Australia
How we can help
Gay Lesbian Counselling Community Services Australia (GLCCS) contains telephone numbers for Gay and Lesbian counselling services across Australia.
Note: Don’t be put off by the names! These services support gender-questioning and genderqueer people too!
About GLCSS
(from the website)
This site is maintained by GLCS NSW on behalf of the members of an alliance of Gay and Lesbian Telephone Counselling Services and is sponsored by Telstra!
National: Lifeline crisis support
Lifeline website | Click to chat online with counsellors | Call 13 11 14
How we can help
Lifeline online services are designed to help people who need help but can’t call counselling services. You can choose to fill out personal details or can remain anonymous if you wish.
You can also speak to trained Lifeline volunteers. Call the Lifeline 24 hour helpline on 13 11 14
About Lifeline
Lifeline is a 24 hour referral helpline for people suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety, loneliness, depression or other stresses.
National: Suicide callback service
Suicide callback service website | 1300 659 467
24 hours a day | 7 days a week
How we can help
The Suicide Call Back Service provides crisis counselling to people at risk of suicide, carers for someone who is suicidal and those bereaved by suicide, 24 hours per day 7 days a week across Australia.
About Suicide call back service
(from the website)
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone counselling to people 18 years and over who fit one of the following categories:
- People who are suicidal
- People caring for someone who is suicidal
- People bereaved by suicide
The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.
Vic: Crisis Assessment Teams
Crisis Assessment Teams website
24 hours | 7 days
How we can help
The services listed on the Crisis Assessment Teams (CAT) website operate 24 hours a day and provide urgent community-based assessment and short-term treatment interventions to people in psychiatric crisis. CAT services have a key role in deciding the most appropriate treatment option and in screening all potential inpatient admissions.
Vic: Suicideline
Suicideline website | 1300 651 251
24 hours | 7 days a week
How we can help
If you’re contemplating suicide, are affected by someone who has died or are in immediate danger, call Suicideline for free, confidential support by professional phone counsellors.
About Suicideline
(from the website)
SuicideLine provides:
- suicide prevention – counselling and support;
- crisis intervention;
- information for people concerned about suicidal risk in others;
- support for people bereaved by suicide; and
- facilitated referrals to services across Victoria.
Vic: Switchboard
Switchboard website | Victoria (03) 9663 2939 | Victoria regional & Tasmania: 1800 184 527
Mon: 6pm-10pm | Tue: 6pm-10pm | Wed: 2pm-10pm | Thur: 6pm-10pm | Fri-Sun: 6pm-9pm
How we can help
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard provides free, confidential telephone counselling 7 days a week. We serve the Victorian and Tasmanian GLBTI community.
About Switchboard
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (Vic) Incorporated was established in 1991 by a number of individuals who saw a desperate need for a counselling information and referral service. With the support of the ALSO Foundation the first batch of volunteer Counsellors were trained in 1991.
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