If you are in immediate danger, call 000. If you need to talk to someone right now, call Open Arms on 1800 011 046 (24/7) or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Immediate support

If you need help right now, you are not alone.

ADF Psychology is a scheduled appointment service, not a crisis line. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please use one of the 24/7 services below.

24/7 crisis support

Immediate, confidential support.

Emergency services

000
If you or someone else is in immediate danger.

Open Arms — Veterans & Families Counselling

1800 011 046
Free, 24/7 support for current and former ADF members and their families.

Lifeline

13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention, text and online chat also available.

Defence All-hours Support Line

1800 628 036
Confidential support for ADF members and their families, available around the clock.

Safe Zone Support

1800 142 072
Anonymous, free counselling for current and former ADF members and families.

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Suicide Call Back Service

1300 659 467
Free telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.

After the immediate crisis

Ongoing support once things are stable.

Once immediate safety is addressed, ADF Psychology can provide ongoing, confidential support to work through what's been happening. You're welcome to reach out at any point — during a difficult period or once you're on the other side of it.