Self-harm and suicide

The organisations listed below can assist you with suicidal thoughts and self harm.

- Provides counselling for people who are at risk of suicide
- Also provide help and/or referrals to individuals who are concerned for others at risk
Telephone 13 11 14
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
- Helpline for children and adults aged 5 to 25 years
Telephone 1800 551 800
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
- Provides counselling and support, crisis intervention, and information for people concerned about suicidal risk in others
- Provides support for people bereaved by suicide
- Facilitates referrals to services across Victoria
Telephone 1300 651 251
24 hours a day, 7 days per week
www.suicideline.org.au
- Youth health service for anyone 12–25 years old. Provides youth-specific, youth-friendly, free/low cost services
- Services include counsellors, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, alcohol and drug workers, family support and links to vocational support
- Services vary at different centres. Check the website for details
9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
See the website for your nearest centre: www.headspace.org.au

- Provides online resources: information, stories, support groups on mental health issues
- Provides information on self-harm and resources on how to help others who are engaging in self-harm
http://au.reachout.com
- Provides information about symptoms, treatments, medications, where to go for support and help for carers. This service does not provide counselling
- Provides online help where you can ask questions about mental illness and related topics
Telephone 1800 187 263
9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
www.sane.org, then click the Help Online link