Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Supports

Call these numbers

Keeping you and the mob well

  • 13YARN 13 92 76 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters to yarn to 24/7.
  • Yarning Safe and Strong 1800 959 563 - free counselling service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families who need to have a yarn with someone about their wellbeing 24/7.
  • Brother to Brother Crisis Support Line 1800 435 799 - crisis support line for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues, or struggling to cope for other reasons 24/7.
  • Lifeline 13 13 14 - providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
  • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 - free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.

24-hour support services

  • In a crisis or emergency Triple Zero (000) - national emergency services number.
  • Attend the Emergency Department of your local hospital.

Mental health service referrals and advice

  • Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 - a 24-hour service staffed by mental health professionals that can put you in contact with the most relevant mental health service for children, teens, adults and older people.

If you are in an emergency, crisis, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please call Triple Zero (000).