Support and Crisis Resources

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If you are feeling distressed or in crisis and need to speak to someone right now,

Please reach out to one of these free, confidential services:

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• Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7 phone) Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7) Free 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention 

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• Mental Health Line (NSW) 1800 011 511 (24/7) Statewide NSW phone service connecting you to local mental health support​

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• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 (24/7 phone or online chat) Support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention 

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• Black Dog   For Better Mental Health 

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• MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 (24/7) Professional telephone and online support for men 

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• Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation   1800 650 890 

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• ReachOut Australia: A Safe Place to Chat Anonymously, Get Support & Feel Better

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Anonymous peer support meetings for anyone who wants to stop dependency.

In-person and online meetings every day across Australia and the world.

No fees, no sign-up. Just turn up to a meeting.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings 

• Meetings - Narcotics Anonymous Australia

• SMART Recovery Meetings | In-Person & Online Recovery Meetings

• Marijuana Anonymous Australia

• Meetings | Gamblers Anonymous Australia

• Home | Al-Anon Family Groups (Australia) Pty Ltd

• Adult Children of Alcoholics Australia – Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families

• Our Meetings — Codependents Anonymous Australasia

• Debtors Anonymous Australia

• Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous - Australian Intergroup

• Overeaters Anonymous

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Nicotine Anonymous (NicA) Free peer support to quit smoking/vaping (12-Step based). Mostly phone/online meetings worldwide, with at least one Zoom meeting in Australia (Canberra, Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 pm AEST).

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     Family and Domestic Violence

 

• NSW Domestic Violence Line  24/7 statewide crisis counselling and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence. 1800 656 463 

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• 1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling 1800 737 732 (24/7) 

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• Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline (National) 24/7 counselling and support for LGBTQ+ people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence. 1800 497 212 

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• Blue Knot Helpline (National) Free phone, email and webchat support for survivors of complex trauma from violence and abuse. 1800 614 342 (Mon–Sun, 9 am –5 pm AEST) 

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•  One in Three: One in three victims of family violence is male

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• Family and domestic violence if you have young children | NSW Government

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SUICIDE Prevention

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Suicide Call Back Service Call 1300 659 467

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Support After Suicide

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STANDBY - After Suicide Support 

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LIFELINE - Find a Service

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ASK IZZY - Find a Service

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​Other Support Services:

• PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat, 9 am–7:30 pm AEST) Free national helpline for anyone affected by perinatal mental health issues (pregnancy to baby’s first year)

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• ACON Support, information and referrals for LGBTQ+ communities 

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• WellMob Online social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

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You don’t have to go through this alone – help is available 24/7.

Please reach out to one of the above services listed

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Other support available on the Northern Beaches: