InternationalFinding the right support in Australia
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available across Australia, and the options below are a good place to start.
Need an interpreter? Call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask to be connected to any of the services below.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline | Call 13 11 14 · text 0477 13 11 14 · online chat | 24/7 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | Call 1300 659 467 | 24/7 |
| Beyond Blue | Call 1300 22 4636 · webchat | 24/7 |
Getting mental health care
Start with your GP
A GP is usually the best first step. Ask for a longer appointment and say you'd like to talk about your mental health. Your GP can assess how you're going and, if it's right for you, prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan. This lets you claim Medicare rebates for sessions with a psychologist or other mental health professional.
If you're on a temporary visa and not eligible for Medicare, your GP can still help — check what your overseas student or visitor health cover includes.
Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health)
- Phone: 1800 595 212 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm, except public holidays). Free advice and help finding local services.
- Medicare Mental Health Centres: free walk-in support. No appointment, no referral and no Medicare card needed. Search "Medicare Mental Health Centre" to find your nearest one.
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic, family or sexual violence | 1800RESPECT | 1800 737 732 · SMS 0458 737 732 · 24/7 |
| Men's concerns (relationships, family violence, stress) | MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78 · 24/7 |
| Eating disorders and body image | Butterfly National Helpline | 1800 33 4673 · 8am–midnight (AEST/AEDT), 7 days |
| Alcohol and other drugs | National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline | 1800 250 015 · 24/7 (SA: 8.30am–10pm) |
| LGBTIQ+ support | QLife | 1800 184 527 · 3pm–9pm daily |
| Young people aged 5–25 | Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 · 24/7 |
| Mental health information in Hindi, Punjabi and other languages | Embrace Multicultural Mental Health (Mental Health Australia) — information and resources, not a crisis service | embracementalhealth.org.au |
| Multicultural mental health support in NSW | Transcultural Mental Health Centre — Transcultural Mental Health Line | 1800 648 911 · Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 000. Otherwise, contact the child protection service in your state or territory:
| State / territory | Service | Number |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | Child and Youth Protection Services | 1300 556 729 |
| NSW | Department of Communities and Justice | 13 21 11 |
| NT | Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities | 1800 700 250 |
| QLD | Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services | 1800 811 810 |
| SA | Department for Child Protection | 13 14 78 |
| TAS | Department for Education, Children and Young People | 1800 000 123 |
| VIC | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing | North 1300 664 977 · South 1300 655 795 · East 1300 360 391 · West (regional) 1800 075 599 |
| WA | Department of Communities | 1800 273 889 |
The Australian Institute of Family Studies keeps an up-to-date list of these contacts.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change — please check each service's own website. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.
Quick questions
What is the emergency number in Australia?
Call 000.
Is there a free mental health or crisis helpline in Australia?
Yes. Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7); Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7).
Where can I get free mental health support in Australia?
Lifeline: call 13 11 14 (24/7). In an emergency, call 000. For ongoing care, you can speak to your GP. This page lists more free services.
Well-being counselling in Hindi and English
For everyday challenges such as stress, relationships, parenting and life changes, Mantraminds offers online, non-clinical well-being counselling for adults in Australia, from A$60 a session. See Mantraminds in Australia.
Page last reviewed: 4 October 2026