Other support services

In an emergency, call triple zero 000.

24/7 Helplines

Life Line

13 11 14

Crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Access Mental Health

1800 332 388

A mental health support, triage, and referral phone line.

The Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467

Nationwide Service that provides professional telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

Non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and poor mental health.

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

Counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 years

Men’s Line Australia

1300 78 99 78

Support for men with emotional or relationship concerns.

Housing Connect

1800 800 588

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

1800 011 046

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

1800 608 122

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

1800 697 877

Free and confidential support Service for Southern Tasmanian people of all ages who have been affected by any form of sexual violence.

Legal Aid

1300 366 611

Provides legal advice, representation, family dispute resolution services and legal education to the Tasmanian community.

Headspace

1800 650 890

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

6231 1200

Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service.

Child Safety Services

1800 000 123

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

1300 654 583

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

6221 0999

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

1800 858 858

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

1300 139 641

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.