Crisis Support Contacts & Links
If you or someone you know needs emergency assistance call, 000
Everyone experiences a crisis at some stage of their lives. There is no shame in reaching out for help.
Below are some links and contact numbers for helplines and websites that might be able to provide urgent support or guidance.
CRISIS SUPPORT - Contact numbers and links
When you click a button, you will go straight to the corresponding webpage.
Hope is what we carry, support is allowed.
Kindness and connection are part of our crowd!
It's okay not to be okay!
Lifeline
Free, confidential crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, feeling overwhelmed, or needing someone to talk to. Available 24/7 by phone, text and online chat.
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential counselling for children and young people aged 5–25. Support is available for mental health, friendships, family difficulties, bullying, school concerns and more. Available 24/7 by phone or webchat.
Queensland Mental Health Access Line
A free, confidential, 24/7 telephone service connecting Queenslanders with public mental health services. Qualified mental health clinicians provide assessment, advice and referrals, including support during mental health crises.
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/mental-health-and-wellbeing/how-to-get-help/1300-mh-call
Parentline Queensland
Free, confidential counselling and support for parents and carers in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Whether you're dealing with parenting stress, family relationships, behavioural challenges or simply need someone to listen, Parentline is there to help.
6 am to midnight AEST, seven days a week
Your Privacy Matters
You do not need to provide your name or personal information to Hope & Support to access the crisis and wellbeing resources listed here.
I do not deliberately track which crisis resources you select, and I do not request information from external services about who has contacted them.
Please be aware that website providers and external organisations may process technical information when links are accessed.
Using these resources does not notify me that you need assistance.
Your decision to seek support is yours. You do not need to explain or justify it.
Take a Moment to Breathe
Scroll up to find crisis support information. Links and contacts have been provided.
If you see this space, it is a reminder to stop, breathe, and reset.
No matter what is happening in your world or that of someone you care for, you, too, are worth caring about.
Take a bite to eat and have some water.
This will all be here when you return. 🌸
