Support
Crisis resources
traumaroots is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. If you need to talk to someone now, these Australian services are free or low cost and available to everyone.
Emergency
000If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
Lifeline
13 11 1424/7 crisis support and suicide prevention, anywhere in Australia.
13YARN
13 92 7624/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 73224/7 support for people affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800Free, private support for people aged 5 to 25, any time.
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636Support for depression, anxiety and related conditions, 24/7.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 46724/7 phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 7824/7 support for men and boys with family, relationship and mental health concerns.
Open Arms
1800 011 04624/7 mental health and wellbeing support for veterans, serving members and their families.
headspace
1800 650 890Support for young people aged 12 to 25, including online and in person.
GriefLine
1300 845 745Grief and loss counselling and support.
QLife
1800 184 527Peer support and referral for LGBTQIA+ people, their families and friends.
These services are based in Australia. If you are outside Australia, search for a local crisis line or contact your local emergency number. Information here was checked against each service's official website in November 2026 and is re-checked before launch.