Support
Crisis support
If you or someone else is in crisis and needs immediate help, please contact one of the following services.
Triple zero (000)
Contact Triple zero (000) if you feel like you may hurt yourself or someone else.
Contact your nearest Emergency Department
If you need immediate medical help or your feel like you may hurt yourself.
Open Arms
Veterans & Families Counselling
Open Arms provides free 24-hour counselling and support to veterans and their families.
Safe Zone Support
Veterans & Families Counselling
Access to anonymous counselling free of charge.
ADF Mental Health
All-hours Support Line
This is confidential 24-hour telephone service for Australian Defence Force members and their families.
Lifeline Australia
24-hour crisis support line
Offers an online chat service every night from 6pm to midnight (AEST).
Suicide Call Back Service
Free 24-hour counselling service for suicide prevention and mental health
Available via telephone, online and by video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts.
Beyond Blue
Free, immediate, short-term counselling
Advice and referral via telephone, webchat or email 24/7.
Additional resources
The following Australian Government-funded services are also available.
1800RESPECT
National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service
A free 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for anyone experiencing sexual, domestic and family violence.
Fighting Fit
Department of Defence Joint Health Command ADF Health & Wellbeing Portal
Information on ADF Health and Mental Health services and supports, as well as referencing a number of reputable external resources.
IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry and Report
Welfare and support services are available to serving and former Australian Defence Force or Australian Public Service personnel impacted by the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry and Report
DVA free mental health care for veterans
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Information about how to access DVA’s free non-liability mental health care for any current or ex-serving ADF member.
DVA Veteran Mental Health Support Services
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Information and links to mental health supports and services for veterans and their families.
Ex-service organisations
Information and links to find ex-service organisations.
Headspace
An online paid subscription service that teaches users the essentials of meditation and mindfulness with the aim to reduce stress, improve health and happiness.
Head to Health
This site brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources, to help users to find mental health services right for them.
Kids Helpline
Free and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
MensLine Australia
Free and confidential telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Relationships Australia
Provides links to state and territory based organisations to assist with relationships.
Soldier On
Provides support to current and ex-serving personnel and their families relating to health and wellbeing services, employment programs, learning opportunities and participation activities.
Defence Family Helpline
The Defence Family Helpline is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
It provides support and information for ADF members and their families from qualified human services professionals, including social workers and psychologists.