If life is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If things feel unbearable, you are not being dramatic, broken, or too much. Please reach out now - by phone, text, chat, video, or asking someone safe to sit with you while you contact support.
Spicy Psychology is not a crisis service, but support is available right now:
• Lifeline: 13 11 14. 24/7 crisis support, text and online chat. https://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Lifeline crisis chat: Confidential online crisis chat with a trained Lifeline crisis supporter. https://www.lifeline.org.au/chat/
• 13YARN: 13 92 76. 24/7 confidential crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters. https://www.13yarn.org.au/
• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800. Free 24/7 phone and online counselling for people aged 5–25. https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467. Free 24/7 phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide. https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636. 24/7 brief counselling by phone or online chat. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support
• MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78. 24/7 phone and online counselling for men’s mental health, relationship and wellbeing concerns. https://mensline.org.au/
• QLife: 1800 184 527. Free, anonymous LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral by phone and webchat, 3pm–9pm every day. https://qlife.org.au/
• Rainbow Door: 1800 729 367; text 0480 017 246. Free specialist LGBTIQA+ support, information and referral for Victorians, friends and families. https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/
• CHARLEE: LGBTIQA+ suicide prevention hub made by LGBTIQA+ people with lived experience of suicide, distress, caring and bereavement. https://www.charlee.org.au/
• The Orange Door: Western Melbourne / Footscray — 1800 271 045. Free Victorian family violence, child wellbeing and family support. No referral needed. https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/contact-us