Here's a list of common resources for when life takes unexpected turns 💜🖤
(Feel free to add to the list!)
- ReachOut PeerChat
Chat for free with a trained peer worker for people aged 16-25 (one-on-one, text-based service)
- Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services (via call, web chat, or SMS)
- Kids Helpline
24/7 counselling support for children and young people aged 5-25 (via call or web chat)
- Beyond Blue
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention from mental health professionals
- eheadspace
Anonymous, confidential and free mental health support for young people aged 12-25 (via chat, email and call)
- QLife
Support for members of the LGBTQIA+ community (via web chat and call)
- MensLine Australia
Counselling and support for men aged 15+ (via call, web chat or video chat)
- 13YARN
24/7 crisis support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (via call)
- Ask Izzy
Resource finder that allows you to find local resources for various issues (e.g., food, housing, money help, domestic violence)
- 1800RESPECT
National support for sexual assault, domestic and family violence (via call, text, online chat and video call)
- FriendLine
Anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a friendly chat (18+ service via call or chat)
- Butterfly Foundation
Mental health support for concerns about eating disorders or body image issues (via call, chat or email)