Better Health Channel
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health

Description

LifelineExternal Link is an anonymous and confidential 24-hour crisis support line. You can call Lifeline to discuss all types of personal difficulties, including thoughts of suicide, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lifeline provides immediate support by phone, via online chat or face to face.

Services provided

  • Telephone helpline
  • Crisis support
  • Suicide prevention
  • Telephone counselling
  • Online counselling
  • Health services information
  • Health service referral

Eligibility

Available throughout Australia to all residents or visitors

How to access

Contact Lifeline for immediate assistance


The National Relay Service (NRS)External Link is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)External Link is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.

If you would prefer to discuss your health or treatment in a language other than English, an interpreter can be arranged for you at no cost.

Interpreter services are also available free of charge for people with a speech or hearing impairment.

Costs

  • Calls charged at the cost of a local call.
  • Calls from mobile phones are free.
  • If you are a prepaid mobile user and do not have credit for your phone, you will still be connected to 13 11 14.

Website

Lifeline

Tip

  • You can ask for help and support if events or experiences in your life are causing you a lot of stress. If your life is in immediate danger, always call triple zero (000).

Important

Call Lifeline if you are experiencing a personal crisis and finding it difficult to cope with your situation.

  • You can discuss any topic that is causing you distress and the trained crisis support staff will not criticise or judge you.
  • Lifeline’s online chat service offers real-time support to people who are feeling overwhelmed.

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