Call 000 (fire, police, ambulance) immediately if you, or someone you know is in a life-threatening emergency.
If you’re seeking help because you, or someone you know is experiencing or acting on suicidal feelings, please contact one of the emergency support services listed below for immediate telephone assistance.
Lifeline — 13 11 14.
24/7 Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention. An online chat service is available (nightly, 7 days) from 7.00pm to 4.00am (Sydney Time). Available in Australia only. The Lifeline website includes a number of online resources including self-help tools. Calls to Lifeline are free from mobile phones, including pre-paid and post-paid phones.
Suicide Line Victoria — 1300 651 251.
24/7 online and video chat also available. Available in Victoria only.
Suicide call back service — 1300 659 467
A free 24/7 phone, video, and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide(i.e. people who are suicidal, supporting someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide, and health professionals)
For suicide helplines in other countries see Befrienders ‘Find a helpline by Country’ or Facebook ‘I need to find a suicide hotline for myself or a friend’ page.
Spectrum acknowledges the traditional owners of the land upon which our health service is built, the Wurundjeri People, part of the Kulin Nation, and pays our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Spectrum is an inclusive healthcare service.
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