- Free services
- Australia-wide
- Neuro-affirming communities
- 24/7 crisis lines
Need help right now? If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For crisis support any time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Urgent and crisis support
Free, confidential and available 24/7 unless noted.
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone, text or online chat.
13 11 14Visit Lifeline (opens in a new tab)Suicide Call Back Service
Free counselling for anyone affected by suicide, available 24/7.
1300 659 467Visit website (opens in a new tab)13YARN
24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
13 92 76Visit 13YARN (opens in a new tab)Kids Helpline
Free, private counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, by phone or online, 24/7.
1800 55 1800Visit Kids Helpline (opens in a new tab)1800RESPECT
Confidential support for anyone affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, 24/7.
1800 737 732Get support (opens in a new tab)Mental health support
Information, counselling and help finding the right service.
Beyond Blue
Information and free short-term counselling for anxiety, depression and stress.
1300 22 46 36Visit Beyond Blue (opens in a new tab)Medicare Mental Health
Formerly Head to Health. Free advice to help you find the right mental health support.
1800 595 212Visit website (opens in a new tab)headspace
Mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25, online and at local centres.
Visit headspace (opens in a new tab)MindSpot
Free online assessments and courses for adults with anxiety, low mood and more.
Visit MindSpot (opens in a new tab)Transcultural Mental Health Line
Free phone support in NSW for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Weekdays, 9am to 4:30pm.
1800 648 911Visit website (opens in a new tab)Embrace Multicultural Mental Health
Translated mental health information and links to services for multicultural communities.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)Neurodivergent communities, learning and carers
Affirming organisations run by, or alongside, neurodivergent people.
Reframing Autism
A neurodiversity-affirming organisation run by and for autistic people, with education, research and resources.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)Yellow Ladybugs
Affirming events, resources and advocacy for autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)ADHD Australia
Information, resources and advocacy for ADHD people and their families.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)SPELD NSW
Information and support for children and adults with learning differences, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)RARE Portal
Australia’s national hub for rare disease information, plus a directory of support organisations.
Visit website (opens in a new tab)Carer Gateway
Free counselling, coaching, peer support and respite help for carers.
1800 422 737Visit website (opens in a new tab)Identity, safety and housing
Inclusive support for LGBTIQ+ people, men, and anyone needing practical help.
QLife
Anonymous, free peer support for LGBTIQ+ people, by phone or webchat. Afternoons and evenings.
1800 184 527Visit QLife (opens in a new tab)TransHub
Information and resources for trans and gender-diverse people in NSW, their loved ones, allies and health providers.
Visit TransHub (opens in a new tab)Link2Home
Information, assessment and referrals for homelessness and accommodation services in NSW.
1800 152 152Ask Izzy
Find free or low-cost support nearby, including housing, food, health and legal help.
Visit Ask Izzy (opens in a new tab)MensLine Australia
Free phone and online counselling for men, 24/7.
1300 78 99 78Visit MensLine (opens in a new tab)Sane
Support for people living with complex mental health issues, and the people who care for them.
1800 187 263Visit Sane (opens in a new tab)Support at Psychcare
We offer neuro-affirming, trauma-informed assessment and therapy for children, teens and adults, in Wahroonga or by telehealth.
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(02) 9037 3509Psychcare Clinic is not affiliated with the services listed. Details were checked in October 2026 and may change. Psychcare is not an emergency service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.