If things feel unsafe right now, help is available: tonight, this minute.
You don't have to work out what to say first. The people on these lines talk with people in hard moments every day.
In immediate danger?
Emergency: Police / AmbulanceIf you or someone else is in immediate danger, or someone has been seriously hurt000When to go to the emergency department
Go to your nearest hospital emergency department (or call 000 if you can't get there safely) if you have harmed yourself, have taken an overdose, or you don't feel able to keep yourself safe right now. You can walk in at any hour; you do not need a referral or an appointment.
If you're supporting someone else
- Stay with them if you can, or stay on the phone. You don't need perfect words. Being there matters more.
- Ask directly and calmly. Asking about suicide does not put the idea in someone's head.
- Help them connect with one of the lines above, their GP, or the emergency department.
- If they are in immediate danger, call 000.
Mind Health is not a crisis service
Our practice operates Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · By appointment only and we're not able to respond to emergencies. If you're an existing client and it can wait until business hours, call us on 1300 084 200. For anything that can't wait, please use the services above: they're free, confidential and available 24/7.
When you're through the immediate moment, booking an appointment is a strong next step.