Help Lines – Happiness Co

Help Lines

If you are in immediate danger, call 000 for Police and Ambulance help if you are in immediate danger.

1800RESPECT FOUNDATION

This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Individuals can also access local support services and search the internet using Daisy, a free app developed by 1800RESPECT that protects user privacy.

Men's Referral Service

This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.

Mensline Australia

Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties. 24/7 telephone and online support an information service for Australian men.

Lifeline

Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT). Someone will help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state or territory.

Kids Help Line

Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia.

Elder Abuse Help Line

Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person. Operating hours vary.

Financial Counselling Australia

Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor. Call 1800 007 007 to speak to someone in your state.

Beyond Blue

Information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

13 Yarn

The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-traned Aboriginal & Torress Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.