Crisis Resources
Immediate help is available — you don't have to face this alone
If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services now
If your life or someone else's life is at risk, please call emergency services immediately. Do not wait — trained responders can reach you quickly.
112Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lines
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
116 123Free, confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or having thoughts of suicide.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741Free crisis counselling via text message. A trained crisis counsellor will respond within minutes.
Emergency Services
112For immediate risk to life. Police, ambulance, and fire services. Free from any phone.
Mental Health Crisis Line
0800 123 456Speak with a mental health professional about a psychiatric crisis. Free of charge.
Warmlines & Peer Support
Peer Support Warmline
0800 987 654Non-crisis emotional support from trained peer specialists who have lived experience of mental health challenges.
Anxiety & Depression Support Line
0800 112 233Information, support, and referrals for people struggling with anxiety and depression.
Online & Chat Resources
7 Cups
www.7cups.comFree online chat with trained listeners, 24/7. Also offers paid therapy sessions.
Crisis Chat (SAMHSA)
www.samhsa.govOnline chat with a crisis counsellor. Also has a helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP).
ReachOut
au.reachout.comMental health information and peer support communities, particularly for young people.
Personal Safety Planning
A safety plan is a set of steps you can follow if you feel yourself moving toward crisis. Creating one in advance — ideally with a therapist — can help you stay safe during difficult moments. Here are the key components:
Recognise your warning signs. Identify thoughts, images, moods, situations, and behaviours that tell you a crisis may be developing.
Use internal coping strategies. Things you can do on your own to distract yourself or calm down — like exercise, breathing exercises, or a favourite activity.
Social contacts who can provide distraction. People and settings that can help take your mind off the crisis (not necessarily people you tell about the crisis itself).
People who can help. Family members or friends you can tell about the crisis and ask for support.
Professional and agency contacts. Your therapist, GP, or a crisis line you can call. Include out-of-hours contacts.
Make your environment safe. Remove or secure things you could use to hurt yourself. Ask someone you trust to help if needed.
Source: Stanley & Brown (2012) Safety Planning Intervention. Ask your therapist about creating a personalised safety plan.
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