In an emergency, call triple zero 000.
24/7 Helplines
Life Line
Crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Access Mental Health
A mental health support, triage, and referral phone line.
The Suicide Call Back Service
Nationwide Service that provides professional telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
Beyond Blue
Non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and poor mental health.
Kids Helpline
Counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years
Men’s Line Australia
Support for men with emotional or relationship concerns.
Housing Connect
If you do not have anywhere safe to sleep tonight. Support for those at risk of homelessness or in need of housing assistance.
Open Arms
Counselling for veterans and their families.
Other Support Services
Find Help Tas
An extensive list of all support services available to the Tasmanian community.
Family Violence Counselling and Support Service
Professional and specialised services to assist children, young people and adults affected by family violence. The service operates from 9am to midnights weekdays and 4pm to midnight weekends and public holidays.
Sexual Assault Support Service
Free and confidential support Service for Southern Tasmanian people of all ages who have been affected by any form of sexual violence.
Legal Aid
Provides legal advice, representation, family dispute resolution services and legal education to the Tasmanian community.
Headspace
A free, youth-focused health service for young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing poor mental health, being hurt or bullied, worried about drinking or drug use and/or needing sexual health help.
Working it Out
Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service.
Child Safety Services
Child Safety Services is an investigation, intervention and support service to protect children and young people who are at risk of abuse or neglect.
After Care Support Program
Provides support for people who have been placed in State Care as Wards of State or Under Guardianship. This may include foster care, family group homes, cottage care, children's homes and orphanages. Assistance may also be given to find members of a care leaver's birth family.
Migrant Resource Centre
Support for people with migrant backgrounds. Services include support for older people and specialised settlement services, including youth work, health and well-being services, community development, migration support, assistance with employment and support services for adults and children who have fled persecution, torture and war related trauma through the Phoenix Centre.
Gambling Help Online
Free and confidential online support and referral service offered by trained staff, available to assist individuals who may be experiencing problem gambling issues to minimise gambling harm.
Alcohol and Drug Services
Alcohol and Drug Services aim to minimise the harm caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Operating 9am-5pm Monday through to Friday.