Sometimes we need someone to talk to, we have provided a list below of helplines you can contact for support

Remember, Suicide is never the only option

Below is a short list of help service avaliable.
Phone Services
If someone has already acted on their thoughts of suicide or is unconscious; you need to contact 000 and explain the situation.

Life Line
Phone 13 11 14
Text: 0477 131 114
Description provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline also have text services and online chat services available (hours vary)

Beyond blue
Phone 1300 224 636
Description provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health

Suicide call back service
Phone 1300 659 467
Description suicidecallbackservice.org.au A nationwide service that provides a professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

Mental Health Access Line
Phone: 1800 800 944
Description: provide specialist clinical support for anyone experiencing severe, complex or long lasting mental ill health.

Kids helpline
Phone 1800 551 800

Description a free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years of age.

QLife
Phone 1800 184 527
Description a nationally-orientated counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ people operating from 3pm to midnight, everyday

NSW mental health line
Phone 1800 011 511
Description : A single number state-wide, 24-hour mental health telephone access line.

MensLine Australia
Phone 1300 78 99 78
Description a telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.

Stand by Suicide Bereavement service

Phone:1300 727 247

Description: The Stand-By program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, families and friends, Witnesses, First Responders and Service Providers. Stand-By is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.

Self-Referral services

Headspace

Phone 1300 332 022
Description 9-5pm mon-Friday self -referral service available to 12-25-year old to provide support with mental health, drug and alcohol, work and study support and general (including sexual) health.

Vecare Health – Holbrook
Phone 6036 2952
Description GP service in Holbrook, access to doctors (bulk billed for those eligible for Medicare). For all areas of health. If requiring services for suicide and mental health, be sure to be open with your doctor about how you are feeling

Holbrook Hospital ER
Phone: 02 6052 2800
Local Emergency department can assist with risk assessment and ensuring the individual is safe and not a risk to themselves or others around them. If Holbrook cannot assist – you will be transferred to Albury or Wagga Wagga.

Referral services

Regenerative Phycology
Phone 0493 087 228
Description: local to Holbrook. In order to get this service with Medicare rebate, you require a mental health care plan – visit your GP for this. Alternatively; if you are able to pay out-of-pocket, you can self-refer by contacting Lauren. Appointments face-to-face or Via Telehealth. For more information; visit the website; https://regenerativepsychology.com.au

Ganas Psychology
Phone: (02) 5973 6640
Description: is based in Albury offering telehealth psychotherapy services. No referral is needed if willing to pay out-of-pocket – however if clients wish to claim part of their fees back through Medicare, will require a referral to do so (GP). for more information on fee and services, visit the website at ganaspsychology.com