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Support can look different for everyone

Lifeline is best known for free and confidential 24/7 crisis support, but we know that help isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Some days, you might need a conversation. Other days, you might need a practical guide, a story that resonates or to connect with others on a discussion forum. There are lots of options open to you, but we also know sometimes that can be overwhelming.

Remember you can always contact Lifeline by phone, text or chat, to help you explore what feels right for you.

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Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, flat or just not yourself, we are here and want to help.

Crisis Support

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Lifeline's 13 11 14 crisis support service is available 24/7. Anyone in Australia can speak to a trained Crisis Supporter over the phone, any time.

Crisis Support

Chat with us

Lifeline's chat crisis support service is available 24/7. Anyone in Australia can text with a trained Crisis Supporter by tapping the blue icon at the bottom right of this screen.

Crisis Support

Text us

Available 24/7. Confidential one-to-one text with a trained Lifeline crisis supporter.

Frist nations support

13 Yarn

13YARN is Australia’s first national crisis support service co-designed, developed, led and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Counselling

Mensline

MensLine Australia is a free nationwide phone and online counselling service for men who need support for relationship or mental health issues.

Other services

Explore our Toolkit

The Support Toolkit is a safe, pressure-free space to explore what you’re feeling and discover what might help. It offers trusted information on a wide range of common mental health challenges and life experiences, as well as techniques, strategies, guides and tools to help you take the next step in your own time.

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Explore practical things you can do to start feeling better, verified tools and apps to support you, and real stories from other people.

How to do a digital detox

Excessive media and technology use can have a negative impact on your mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. If you feel your screen time has become problematic, a digital detox can help you bring things back into balance.

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Helps with Anxiety Depression

Managing intrusive thoughts

Dealing with overwhelming and distressing thoughts can be difficult, but knowing how to handle them can make a big difference to how you feel. Learn why you might be experiencing intrusive thoughts and strategies that can help you manage them.

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Helps with Distress Looping thoughts

Self-care for mental health and wellbeing

Self-care is a key way we protect our mental health and improve our wellbeing. In this article, we explain what exactly self-care is and why it's so beneficial during challenging times. You'll also find easy self-care ideas you can try right now or down the track.

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Helps with Stress Depression

Finding relief through grounding techniques

When feeling overwhelmed, grounding techniques can be a practical yet powerful way to feel calm and regain control. Learn how they can help you.

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Helps with Anxiety Stress

Lifeline discussion forums

Lifeline’s online forums are a safe, anonymous community where people across Australia come together to share what they’re going through—whether they’re living with mental health challenges, supporting a loved one, or just navigating life’s ups and downs.

Hosted by SANE Australia and moderated 24/7 by trained mental health professionals, these forums offer a supportive environment grounded in respect, compassion, and peer connection.

You can read stories from others who understand what it’s like to face tough times, or share your own experiences when you're ready. However you choose to connect, you’re not alone.

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