Emergency contacts
Support and resources

Emergency contacts

If you are experiencing mental ill health we encourage you to reach out for support. The organisations on this page provide free advice and information.

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Some Samaritans services operate with reduced staff during public holidays, however if you are in need of urgent assistance during these times, please call the numbers listed below or police/fire/ambulance on 000 if you are in an emergency situation.

Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 46 36
NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511

Children and young people
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
eheadspace – 1800 650 890 (open 9am – 1am)

National Indigenous Critical Response Service
Thirrili – 1800 805 801

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling services
1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
Relationships Australia – 1300 364 277
Mensline Australia – 1300 78 99 78

For more information and additional contact numbers, head to https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/pages/emergency.aspx