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Sidekicker - Mental Health & Wellbeing Support Services

The mental health and well-being of our Sidekicks are a priority. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, confidential support is available across Australia and New Zealand. The services listed below are free and accessible to everyone.

Australia

Immediate Support (24/7)

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.

Lifeline

๐Ÿ“ž 13 11 14 | ๐ŸŒ lifeline.org.au

24/7 crisis support for people experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

Suicide Call Back Service

๐Ÿ“ž 1300 659 467 | ๐ŸŒ suicidecallbackservice.org.au

24/7 phone and online counselling for individuals affected by suicide.

Talk to Someone โ€“ Free & Confidential

Beyond Blue

๐Ÿ“ž 1300 22 4636 | ๐ŸŒ beyondblue.org.au

Support for anxiety, depression and mental health concerns via phone, webchat or email.

Mensline Australia

๐Ÿ“ž 1300 78 99 78 | ๐ŸŒ mensline.org.au

24/7 counselling and support for men experiencing work, relationship or personal challenges.

Kids Helpline (Ages 5โ€“25)

๐Ÿ“ž 1800 55 1800 | ๐ŸŒ kidshelpline.com.au

24/7 counselling support for children and young people.

Inclusive & Culturally Safe Support

13YARN โ€“ Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support

๐Ÿ“ž 13 92 76 | ๐ŸŒ 13yarn.org.au

24/7 culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

QLife (LGBTIQA+ Support)

๐Ÿ“ž 1800 184 527 | ๐ŸŒ qlife.org.au

Peer-led support for LGBTIQA+ people via phone and webchat (generally 3pmโ€“midnight).

New Zealand

Immediate Support (24/7)

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111.

1737 โ€“ Need to Talk?

๐Ÿ“ž Call or text 1737 | ๐ŸŒ 1737.org.nz

Free, confidential support from a trained counsellor, available 24/7.

Suicide Crisis Helpline

๐Ÿ“ž 0508 TAUTOKO (828 865) | ๐ŸŒ suicidecrisishelpline.org.nz

24/7 support for people feeling suicidal or supporting someone else.

Talk to Someone โ€“ Free & Confidential

Lifeline New Zealand

๐Ÿ“ž 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357 | ๐ŸŒ lifeline.org.nz

24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention and information.

Depression Helpline

๐Ÿ“ž 0800 111 757 | ๐ŸŒ depression.org.nz

Support for people experiencing depression, anxiety or low mood.

Youthline (Young People)

๐Ÿ“ž 0800 376 633 or text 234 | ๐ŸŒ youthline.co.nz

Support for young people and those supporting them.

Inclusive & Culturally Safe Support

1737 โ€“ Mฤori & Pasifika Support Available

When calling or texting 1737, you can request culturally appropriate support.

OUTLine (Rainbow Community Support)

๐Ÿ“ž 0800 OUTLINE (688 5463) | ๐ŸŒ outline.org.nz

Confidential support for LGBTQIA+ people and their whฤnau (evenings).

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