Emergency help

If you are feeling suicidal there are people who can help.

If you live in Australia please call:

  • Emergency: 000*
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Kids HelpLine: 1800 55 1800
  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

and tell the person answering your call that you are thinking about suicide.

*If you are using a mobile phone and 000 doesn't work, you can call 112 to access the Emergency Call Service.

*If you have a hearing or speech impairment and can access a TTY (teletypewriter), call 106 for the text-based Emergency Call Service.

You can also ring a crisis number in your State or Territory.

If you live in New Zealand please call:

  • Emergency: 111

and tell the person answering your call that you are thinking about suicide.

If you live in another country:

Visit www.befrienders.org to find a local helpline in your country.