AAPi is a member association for psychologists in Australia. We do not provide clinical services.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or danger, please call 000, visit your nearest hospital emergency department, or access any of the helplines and crisis services below.
National crisis numbers
13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. For local services in your area click here Lifeline's Service Finder.
1300 659 467 –24/7 telephone crisis support for people at risk of suicide, carers and bereaved, as well as online resources and information.
1800 55 1800 - 24/7 telephone counselling for young people 5-25 years.
1300 78 99 78 - 24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.
1300 22 4636 - 24/7 telephone support service and online chat.
1300 727 247 - 24/7 free telephone support for people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide.
13 92 76 - 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Additional helplines and online services
1300 726 306 - National Helpline for perinatal mental health support. 9:00am - 7:30pm Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm on Saturdays and public holidays.
1800 187 263 - Telephone mental illness advice and referrals, weekdays 10:00am - 10:00pm (AEST), online resources and information. SANE Forums 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1800 33 4673 – Telephone support service, 8am – midnight (AEST/AEDT) every day, online information and resources on eating disorders.
1800 184 527 – Telephone and online chat support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and/or intersex (LGBTI) communities, 3:00pm – midnight every day.
Online support for young people aged 12-25 years, including mental health, drug and alcohol issues.
1800 435 799 - 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal men.
Online crisis and mental health information for young people aged 14-25 years.
Information and advice on mental health and suicide prevention for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
1800 648 911 - Telephone service to support people who live in NSW and who are from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Monday – Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm.
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet‘s mission is to contribute to improve the health of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and assist in ‘closing the gap’ by facilitating the sharing and exchange of relevant, high-quality knowledge.
Clinical and research expertise and community education about depression and bipolar disorder.
Supporting others
1800 422 737 - Emotional, practical and financial support for carers, including emergency respite and phone counselling 8am- 5pm, Monday to Friday.
1800 242 636 - Carer support, services and contact details for your nearest state and territory Carers Association.
Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.