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Australia
Mental-health support in Australia
Free crisis and mental-health support options for people in Australia.
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If there is immediate danger
If life is in danger, call 000.
Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.
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Quick answer for Australia
If you are looking for mental-health support in Australia, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Lifeline Australia and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.
Emergency number: 000
First support route: Call 13 11 14
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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Lifeline Australia
Crisis support and suicide prevention support.
Call 13 11 14Lifeline Australia text support
Text support where available.
Text 0477 13 11 14Lifeline Australia online support
Online crisis support.
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Mental-health support in Australia
What emergency number should I use in Australia? +
If life is in danger, call 000.
Where can I find mental-health support in Australia? +
For non-emergency support in Australia, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14.
Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Australia? +
No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Australia first.
What if I do not understand English? +
Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.