Crisis support and urgent help
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
&pause is not an emergency or crisis service.
Our contact form, email and routine appointment communications are not monitored for urgent situations.
If you are worried about your safety, someone else’s safety, or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please seek immediate support.
Where to get help now.
1
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing distress or having difficulty staying safe.
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Online: 24/7 chat
2
1800RESPECT
24/7 support for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
Call: 1800 737 732
Text: 0458 737 732
Online: 24/7 chat and video call
3
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential support for children and young people, available 24/7.
Call: 1800 55 1800
Online: 24/7 web chat
4
Beyond Blue
24/7 brief counselling and mental health support.
Call: 1300 22 4636
Online: 24/7 web chat
5
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Free, confidential support for current and former ADF personnel and their families.
Call: 1800 011 046
6
Access Mental Health Tasmania
Mental health advice, assessment, referral and support within Tasmania.
Call: 1800 332 388
If you're waiting for an appointment
You do not need to manage something overwhelming on your own while you wait.
Consider contacting someone you trust, your GP, a crisis service above, or your nearest hospital emergency department if you need more immediate support.
