Crisis, Suicide and Self-Harm Support

1. Lifeline Australia
   National 24/7 crisis support and suicide-prevention service through telephone, text and online chat.
2. Suicide Call Back Service
   Free 24/7 professional telephone and online counselling for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, people concerned about someone, and people affected by suicide.
3. Healthdirect: Mental Health Crisis Support
   Australian Government-supported information covering urgent help, national services and Queensland’s 1300 MH CALL service.

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

1. 1800RESPECT
   Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service, available 24/7 by phone, text and online.
2. Queensland Government: Domestic and Family Violence—Need to Know
   Information about recognising violence and coercive control, seeking help and finding Queensland support services.
3. DVConnect Queensland
   Queensland crisis support, safety planning, emergency accommodation and referral assistance for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence.

Eating Disorders and Body Image

1. Butterfly Foundation
   Australia’s leading national organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders and negative body image, including individuals, families and carers.
2. Healthdirect: Eating Disorders and Body Image
   Government-supported information about eating disorders, body-image concerns, warning signs, treatment and support options.
3. Australian Government: Eating Disorders
   Official information about eating disorders, treatment access and Australian Government-funded programs and services.

Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health Support

1. Beyond Blue
   Information and free, confidential support for anxiety, depression and general mental health concerns.
2. Medicare Mental Health
   Australian Government-funded service helping people understand their needs and connect with suitable mental health and wellbeing support. No referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is required to use its navigation services.
3. Healthdirect: Mental Health Helplines
   A government-supported directory of Australian mental health services, including services for adults, young people, families and carers.

Children, Young People and Families

1. Kids Helpline
   Free, confidential 24/7 telephone and online counselling for children and young people aged 5–25.
2. headspace
   Australian Government-funded early-intervention mental health services for young people aged 12–25, with support also available for families and carers.
3. Queensland Government: Parentline
   Government-funded counselling and guidance for Queensland parents and carers dealing with anxiety, bullying, difficult emotions, relationships and family concerns.

Alcohol and Other Drug Support

1. ADIS Queensland
   Queensland Health’s confidential 24/7 alcohol and drug support service, offering counselling, information, referrals, online chat and a service finder.
2. National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
   Australian Government hotline providing free and confidential information and support, with callers directed to their state or territory service.

Trauma, Abuse and Recovery

1. Blue Knot Foundation
   Australia’s National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma, supporting adults affected by childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, violence and other complex trauma.

Grief, Loss and Bereavement

1. Queensland Government: Grief Counselling and Support
   Queensland information about grief, bereavement, counselling and specialist support services.
2. Griefline
   Free and confidential support, information and connection for Australian adults experiencing grief and loss. The service is recognised by the Australian Government Department of Health.
3. Red Nose Grief and Loss Support
   Specialist grief support for people and families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy loss or the death of a baby or child.

The Sunlight Centre provides these links as general information only. We are not responsible for the content, availability or services provided by external organisations. If you or another person is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000) or attend the nearest hospital emergency department.