I need help now

I need help now

LIVIN does not provide crisis intervention or counselling; however, we always want to do our best to help point you in the right direction.

Are you having a tough time? Struggling? Need someone to talk to right now?  The following services are there to listen and help you out, 24/7.

‘It Ain’t Weak to Speak’
 
If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger please call 
000
OR go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Please see below for some other options:
 
Contact Lifeline: For all ages. Provides all Australians FREE access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Phone: 13 11 14 – available 24/7
Chat online – available 7 pm – 12 am AEST

Contact Beyond Blue: For all ages. To offer brief support, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can get the help you need.
Phone: 1300 224 636– available 24/7
Chat online – available 1 pm – 12 am, 7 days a week AEST

Contact Suicide Call Back Service: For all ages. A nationwide service providing all Australians 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.  
Phone: 1300 659 467– available 24/7
Chat online – available 7 pm – 12 am AEST
 
Contact Kids Helpline: For ages 5 – 25. Free 24/7 phone and online counselling services for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800 – available 24/7
Chat online – available 24/7

If you would prefer to speak with someone face-to-face, we recommend visiting your GP (doctor) who will be able to have a chat with you about what is going on in your life and refer you to a mental health professional if need be.

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