Suicide Crisis Support
Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain

Helpful Resources Off-line:

Support after suicide.
Lockington, 16 The Vaucluse, Richmond. 3121
Ph:03 9427 9899

Beyond Blue-Ph:1300 22 4636

Lifeline-Ph:13 11 14

Resources by state:

NSW

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

Australian Capital Territory CRISIS numbers

ACT Mental Health Triage Service

Ph: 02 6205 1065 or 24 hr/toll free Ph: 1800 629 354.
Can provide access to all mental health services including the Crisis Assessment Team.

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

New South Wales CRISIS numbers

The nearest hospital can arrange a crisis team to come or can advise where to get help in your area.
If you live on the Central Coast: call Central Intake/CRISIS 24 hours, 7 days.
Ph: 02 4320 3500

or

Salvo Suicide Helpline
Ph: 02 9331 2000

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

Northern Territory CRISIS numbers

Northern Territory Health CRISIS services
Darwin Crisis line:
Ph: 08 8981 9227 or
Toll free: 1800 019 116

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

Queensland CRISIS numbers

Call Emergency services on 000

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

South Australia CRISIS numbers

South Australian Mental Health CRISIS Team
Metropolitan area: Ph. 131 465
Outside metropolitan area Ph. 1800 182 232

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

Tasmania CRISIS numbers

Southern Tasmania

Triage number (CATT team) - 9am to 10.30pm:
Ph: 03 6233 2388
Toll Free: 1800 33 23 88
or if after 10.30pm:
Call the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department: Ph: 03 6222 8423

or Lifeline: 13 11 14

Northern Tasmania

Northwest Tasmania: Ph. 03 6434 6434.

Rest of Northern Region: Ph. 03 6348 7744
Or go to the emergency department of the local hospital.

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top

Victoria CRISIS numbers

Ring your nearest hospital who can contact the nearest
Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) Team. CAT teams operate 24 hours a day.

or

Lifeline: 13 11 14

or

Suicide Helpline
Ph: 1300 651 251 Top

Western Australia CRISIS numbers

WA Mental Health Crisis Team
Ph: 08 9227 6822

Toll free: 1800 676 822
or

Samaritans Suicide Emergency Line (country)
Toll free 1800 198 313

or Lifeline: 13 11 14 Top