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Guidance and Counselling Guide: Emergency Support

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If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself, call triple zero (000).

Are you having a tough time and you need to talk to someone? The helplines and services below are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

  • Lifeline (anyone having a personal crisis) — call 13 11 14 or chat online
  • Suicide Call Back Service (anyone thinking about suicide) — call 1300 659 467
  • Beyond Blue (anyone feeling depressed or anxious) — call 1300 22 4636 or chat online
  • MensLine Australia (free telephone and online counselling service) — call 1300 78 99 78
  • KidsHelpline (free confidential online and phone counselling service for young people 5 to 25) — call 1 1800 55 1800 or web chat online 

Singapore

IMH Mental Health Helpline 

For individuals facing a mental health crisis. Also offers information, help and support for caregivers in need. 

24 hours, daily 

6389 2222 

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 

For those in crisis and/or those with suicidal tendencies 

24 hours, daily  

1-767

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