Resources
Here's some other support services.
If you or somebody you know is in immediate risk of harm, call 000 (if located in Australia)
Lifeline
For 24/7 immediate support. Lifeline provides compassionate support for people in crisis. No judgement. No conditions. No agenda. Just a human connection to help people get through their darkest moments.
Call: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue is focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. They provide a 24/7 free confidential phone service and online chat 1pm-12am 7 days per week.
Call 1300 22 4636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Brave Network
Brave Network is a support and advocacy group for LGBTIQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer, asexual) people of faith and allies.
Queerspace
Queerspace is an LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing support service with a focus on relationships, families, parenting and young people, and offers co-located services across the north-west metropolitan region of Victoria.
https://www.queerspace.org.au/
Email: enquiries@ds.org.au
Call: 03 9663 6733
eheadspace
eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, eheadspace can help.
https://headspace.org.au
FriendLine
FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.
Rainbow Door
A free helpline that supports LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer, asexual) Victorians, their friends and family during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond. Support for family violence, mental health and relationship issues. 7 days a week between 10am– 6pm
Call: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.com.au
Thorne Harbour Health
Thorne Harbour Health provides professional, affordable counselling for members of LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer, asexual) communities and individuals or couples.
https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/
Email: support@thorneharbour.org
Call: 1800 961 780 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Qlife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.