Urgent Help
If a life is in immediate danger call 000, Emergency Services
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are struggling to cope, the following
services are available to help:
Service Providers
Lifeline – Call 13 11 14
Provides 24/7 crisis counselling and support.
Suicide Call Back Service – Call 1300 659 467
Provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal.
Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636
Provides 24/7 support if you or a loved one need help.
MensLine Australia – Call 1300 78 99 78
Provides 24/7 professional telephone and on-line counselling services to men.
SANE Australia – Call 1800 187 263
Provides support to anyone affected by mental health issues.
13YARN – Call 13 92 76
Provides 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Qlife – Call 1800 184 527
Provides support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people.
Cairns Crisis Support Space – MIND Australia – Call 1300 286 463.
Helps people overcome immediate distress in their lives by offering a non-clinical, peer-led service in a warm environment based at the Cairns Hospital.
Youth Services
Kids Helpline – Call 1800 55 1800
Provides 24/7 counselling services specifically for children and young people aged 5-25.
Headspace – Call 1800 650 890
Provides support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends.