Need support?

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available and there are people who care, listen, and want to help.

No one should have to face difficult moments alone. Reaching out for support — whether to a friend, family member, support service, or mental health professional — can be an important first step toward connection, understanding, and hope.

If you’re not sure where to start, reaching out to one of these support services can be a strong and important first step.

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Lifeline

📞 13 11 14

Kids Helpline

MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE

Beyond Blue

EMERGENCY

📞 000

Local support (Northern Melbourne)

Austin Health Mental Health Services

📞 1300 859 789

24/7 mental health triage for Melbourne’s northern suburbs

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Northern Hospital

📞 (03) 8405 8000

Emergency mental health support via ED (Epping)

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StandBy

📞 1300 727 247

StandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

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headspace

📞 1800 650 890

Free support for young people aged 12–25

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Parkville Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

📞 (03) 9966 9100

Early intervention mental health services for young people

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More support options

There is ALWAYS someone ready to listen