Need Immediate Help

We understand that situations can be challenging at times and help is needing more immediately. Unfortunately Calm Sanctuary is unable to assist in urgent or crisis support.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or require urgent assistance, it's essential to reach out for support immediately. Here are resources and helplines available in Australia that can provide immediate assistance:

Emergency Services:

  • Emergency Medical Services (Ambulance, Police, Fire): Dial 000 (Triple Zero) for immediate emergency assistance. This number connects you to police, fire, or ambulance services in life-threatening situations.

National Mental Health Helplines:

  • Lifeline Australia: Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14 to speak with a trained crisis supporter or access online chat support at lifeline.org.au.

  • Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue offers support for anxiety, depression, and mental well-being. Contact their helpline at 1300 22 4636 or access online chat support at beyondblue.org.au.

  • Kids Helpline: Kids Helpline provides confidential counseling and support for young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit kidshelpline.com.au for online chat support.

Domestic Violence Services:

  • 1800RESPECT: National helpline for individuals experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for support and information.

Maternal Health Services:

  • PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia): Helpline for individuals experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Call 1300 726 306 or visit panda.org.au for support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Line: Culturally sensitive support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals. Call 1800 636 825 (24/7) for assistance.

LGBTQIA+ Support:

  • QLife: National telephone and web chat counseling service for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Call 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au for support and information.

State-Specific Helplines:

  • Victoria: Victorian Mental Health Triage Service - 1300 363 746 (24/7)

  • New South Wales: NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511 (24/7)

  • Queensland: Queensland Mental Health Access Line - 1300 642 255 (24/7)

  • Western Australia: Mental Health Emergency Response Line - 1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel) (24/7)

  • South Australia: Mental Health Emergency Triage Service - 13 14 65 (24/7)

  • Tasmania: Mental Health Services Helpline - 1800 332 388 (24/7)

  • Northern Territory: Mental Health Line - 1800 682 288 (24/7)

  • Australian Capital Territory: Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) - 1800 629 354 (24/7)

Online Resources:

  • eheadspace: Online and phone support for young people aged 12 to 25. Visit eheadspace.org.au or call 1800 650 890.

  • Suicide Call Back Service: Provides immediate telephone counseling and support for individuals and families affected by suicide. Call 1300 659 467 or visit suicidecallbackservice.org.au.

  • Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue offers support for anxiety, depression, and mental well-being. Visit beyondblue.org.au for information and resources.

Remember, you are not alone, and help is available. Reach out to these helplines or emergency services if you need immediate assistance.