Crisis Support & Counselling

Veteran care is often needed out of business hours. This list of agencies and contacts can offer assistance when your RSL branch is unavailable.

 

Open Arms

24/7 free counselling service for veterans.

Call any time on 1800 011 046

www.openarms.gov.au

 

StandBy National

Australia’s leading postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities impacted by suicide (24/7)

Call anytime: 1300 727 247

www.standbysupport.com.au

 

Lifeline

24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Call 13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14
Chat to Lifeline online (7pm – midnight, 7 nights) - www.lifeline.org.au

 

Kids Helpline

Support for kids, teens, young adults, parents and teachers.

Call 1800 55 1800

www.kidshelpline.com.au

 

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Defence all-hours support line

Call 1800 628 036

www.dva.gov.au

 

Suicide Call Back Service

24/7 phone & online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Call 1300 659 467

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au