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We will listen without judgement

Lifeline provides confidential crisis support that is accessible 24 hours a day.

  • We encourage any person in Australia who is contemplating suicide, experiencing emotional distress, or caring for someone in crisis to call, text or chat with Lifeline.

     

    Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion, our trained crisis supporters are ready to listen, support, and help you work through what’s on your mind.
     

  • We will...

    • We will listen without judgement

    • We will explore what’s troubling you

    • Identify other forms of help, if that’s right for you

       

  • We won't...

    • We won’t pass judgement

    • We won’t tell you what to do

    • We won’t give advice

       

Lifeline service logo – Call us

Call us

13 11 14

Available 24/7

Free and confidential help for anyone in Australia who is feeling overwhelmed, in emotional distress, or thinking about suicide. 
When you call, you’ll be connected with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter who will listen with compassion, explore what you’re going through, and help you find a way forward.

Lifeline service logo – Text us

Text us

0477 13 11 14

Available 24/7

If you prefer, you can connect with a trained Lifeline Crisis Support anytime via text message. Following a few optional pre-survey questions, who will listen, support you without judgement,

Lifeline service logo – Chat online

Chat with us online

Available 24/7

Confidential one-to-one chat with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter.
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13 yarn

13 Yarn

Available 24/7

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

Lifeline service logo – 13 Help

Natural disaster support line

Available 24/7

13 HELP (13 43 57) is Lifeline’s dedicated support line for people affected by a extreme weather. 

Whether you’ve experienced a flood, fire, cyclone, or another crisis, trained counsellors are available to listen, provide emotional support, and connect you with practical help. 

The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 to anyone in Australia.

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Our services are a destination for help and include crisis support, counselling, community services, self-led support, and training.

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