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Lifeline Australia

Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention organisation. Built on the belief that no one should have to face their darkest moments alone, Lifeline is committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion, and hope.

Vision and mission

Lifeline’s vision is an Australia free of suicide.

How Lifeline can help

Whether you’re experiencing a personal crisis, contemplating suicide, need someone to listen or are concerned about someone you care about, Lifeline exists to help all Australians – anywhere, anytime. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Lifeline provides one-to-one crisis support via phone (13 11 14), text, and online chat services as well as mental health information and resources via the digital self-led Support Toolkit.

Information lines / help lines

24/7 One-to-One Crisis Support

Programs and apps and tools

Recommended links

This information was originally published on healthdirect - Lifeline.

Last reviewed: July 2024

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Support Toolkit | Lifeline

Explore Lifeline's Support Toolkit for mental health resources, including anxiety, depression, and substance misuse support.

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What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan? | Lifeline

Getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan is a great first step to making a lasting difference to how you’re feeling. It can be tricky or intimidating to navigate at first, so here we have broken it down to its simplest form.

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Anxiety | Lifeline

Anxiety is our body and mind’s natural reaction to stressful or unfamiliar situations. Learn more about why we feel anxious and when it becomes a problem.

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Depression | Lifeline

Learn what depression is, who it affects, what it feels like, and why it can happen.

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Domestic and family violence | Lifeline

Domestic & family violence is abuse by one person towards their partner or spouse. Learn more about domestic & family violence and who it can affect.

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Financial stress | Lifeline

Financial stress relates to any stress you feel as a result of your financial situation. Learn more about financial stress and how it can affect mental health.

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Loneliness | Lifeline

Learn about the basics of loneliness, who it affects and when it's a problem.

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Natural disasters | Lifeline

Understand the mental health impacts of extreme weather and learn ways to manage stress and build resilience before, during, and after a natural disaster.

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Panic attacks | Lifeline

A panic attack is a sudden rush of intense anxiety with a surge of frightening physical sensations and thoughts. Learn more about panic attacks.

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Problem gambling | Lifeline

Gambling can take the form of pokies, lotto, scratchies, card games, racing or other forms of betting. Learn more about problem gambling and its signs.

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