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The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.

The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for.

Call us on – 1800 435 799

We are here to provide crisis support 24/7 to yarn with you without judgement and provide a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. We will work with you to explore options for on-going support. You know you will be connected to another Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person who will understand where you are coming from and value knowing HOW to listen, without judgement or shame.

Call on – 13 92 76

The Beyond Blue online forums are also a great way to connect with people online, in a safe and anonymous environment, to discuss anxiety, depression, suicide and a range of life issues. Anyone in Australia can participate in discussions, connect with others and share their experiences with our community.

Information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.

Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.

Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.

An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression

Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.

For a list of support groups in every state and territory that can help you connect with groups of people who meet regularly to discuss their experiences, their problems and their strategies for coping.
Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.

List of support groups in every state and territory:

Black Dog Institute – Clinical Resources

The Australian Government has also established a website to connect people to mental health support.

QLife is Australia’s first counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web-based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.

Phone 1800 184 527 or webchat 3pm to midnight daily

A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.

All headspace online services are free, but if you call 1800 650 890 from a mobile phone normal call charges apply. Let headspace know if you are calling from a mobile and we can give you a call back.

E-headspace provides free online support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends.

A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

Confidential information, counselling and support service open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.

A nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. Volunteer Crisis Supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance, not only via telephone but face-to-face and online.

Phone 13 11 14 or Crisis Support Chat.