If you or someone you know is in crisis:

The Counselling Space is not a crisis service and we cannot provide an immediate response or medical help.
If you or someone you know is in crisis please call one of the following:

  • In an emergency, contact the police or ambulance
    Phone: 000
  • NSW Mental Health Line (24 hrs, 7 days)
    Phone: 1800 011 511
  • Lifeline (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 131114
  • Suicide Call Back Service (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 1300 659 467

 

If you need to talk with someone:

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Children and Young People 

 

 

  • Kids Helpline Australia (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 1800 551 800
  • Headspace (9am - 1am AEST, 7 days)
    Phone 1800 650 890
  • TWENTY10, LGBTIQAP+ young people 12-25 years (1pm-3pm AEST Mon-Fri)
    Phone: 02 8594 9555 
  • iBobbly App A (24 hours, 7 days) Self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over. Download via the App Store or Google Play.

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Adults / Parents

 

 

  • Beyond Blue, mental health support (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 1300 224 636
  • ParentLine, for parents, carers and families (9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 4pm-9pm Sat-Sun AEST) 
    Phone: 1300 1300 52
  • QLife, peer support for LGBTIQAP+ people (3pm-Midnight AEST)
    Phone: 1800 184 527 
  • Blue Knot Foundation, adult survivors of childhood trauma (9am-5pm AEST Monday-Sunday)
    Phone: 1300 657 380
  • 1800RESPECT, for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence (24 hours, 7 days) 
    Phone: 1800 737 732
  • NSW Domestic Violence Line, for people impacted by domestic and family violence (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 1800 656 463
  • Butterfly Foundation, support for people with an eating disorder or body image issue (8am-Midnight AEST)
    Phone: 1800 334 673
  • 13yarn, support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 13 92 76
  • Yarning SafeNStrong, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People (24 hours, 7 days)
    Phone: 1800 959 563

Consider making an extended appointment with your GP (doctor) to discuss you or your child's wellbeing. 

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