Where to go to get help Ask Izzy Ask Izzy is a website that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. Visit Ask Izzy here: https://askizzy.org.au/ National Legal Aid National Legal Aid (NLA) represents the directors of the eight state and territory legal aid commissions in Australia. The legal aid commissions are independent statutory bodies that provide legal assistance services to the public, with a particular focus on the needs of people who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged. Visit National Legal Aid here: https://www.nationallegalaid.org/ For non-English speakers Embrace Mental Health – multilingual service A national platform for Australian mental health services and multicultural communities to access resources, link to services and information in a culturally accessible format. 1800 Respect 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Visit 1800 Respect here: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Or call 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) Lifeline – 13 11 14 Call 24/7 for crisis support and suicide prevention services Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling. Beyond Blue – 1300 22 46 36 Call 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional 13YARN 13 92 76 A 24/7 national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. Thirrili 1800 805 801 24/7 support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents. QLife 1800 184 527 From 3pm to midnight every day, QLife provides anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380 National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Full Stop 1800 385 578 For people who have experienced sexual harassment and assault. PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) Support for families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.. ForWhen 1300 24 23 22. Connecting new and expecting parents or carers to perinatal and infant mental health services and supports in their local area. Gidget Foundation provides mental health support for expectant and new parents. Call 1300 851 758. MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78 24/7 telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. Brother to Brother 1800 435 799 Crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons. Open Arms – 1800 011 046 24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families Headspace – 1800 650 890 Support and information for young people 12-25 for mental health and what’s going on in their life SANE Australia – 1800 187 263 Monday – Friday 10am-10pm Mental illness advice, referral and support via phone, webchat or email Butterfly National Helpline 1800 33 4673 For anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, either for themselves or someone they care about. National Debt Helpline – 1800 007 007 Professional financial counsellors offering a free confidential service that helps people tackle their debt problems by phone.