Get Help
If you or someone you know needs support with their mental health, there are many in-person, telephone and online counselling services available.
A Tasmanian Lifeline – 1800 98 44 34 – If your struggling, feeling alone or fearful for the future. A Tasmanian Lifeline provides free, confidential, Tasmanian based new and ongoing phone support, or book a call back from us on the link (Between 8am and 8pm 7 days a week).
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – ‘Crisis support and suicide prevention.’
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 – ‘Free confidential telephone and online counselling service for children and young people aged 5-25.’
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 – ‘Telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men deal with relationship problems in a practical’ and effective way.
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 – ‘Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.’
Beyondblue – 1300 224 636 – ‘Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for any mental health issue. Information and support for depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other mental issues.’
SANE – 1800 187 263 – ‘Information about mental health disorders, treatments and where to go for support.’
Butterfly Foundation – 1800 33 4673 – ‘Butterfly’s ED HOPE is Australia’s national eating disorders support service. Only available 8am-12am AEST, 7 days a week.’
Open Arms – 1800 011 046 – ‘24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families’
QLife – 1800 184 527 – ‘Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 3pm – midnight, every day.’
A Tasmanian Lifeline – A Tasmanian Lifeline provides free, confidential, Tasmanian based new and ongoing phone support, or book a call back from us on the link. (Between 8am and 8pm 7 days a week)
beyondblue web chat support – (3pm – 12am)
Lifeline crisis web support – (7pm – 12am)
Suicide Call Back Service text support – (24hrs)
e-headspace web support – (ages 12 – 25)
Mensline – (online chat and video counselling 24hrs)
Headspace – Yarn Safe (Aboriginal Health Service)
Open Arms – 24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families
QLife – Anonymous and free webchat LGBTIQ+ peer support, 3pm – midnight, every day.
Working It Out – Tasmania’s only dedicated LGBTIQ+ support, advocacy and education service (support groups).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, some in person services may not be available, please ring the individual service to find out more
- Mental health support and referrals to mental health specialists.
- Find a GP using this link Heathdirect
Relationships Australia Tasmania – 1300 364 277
- Delivers a wide range of services including, counselling, education, early intervention and support services.
Youth Health Service – Physical and mental health services for young people 12 – 24
- Launceston: 6777 4422
- Burnie: 0400 333 608
- Hobart: 6166 1421
Headspace – Mental health services for young people 12 – 25. Services free low- cost.
Working It Out – LGBTIQ+ support (18+ and under 18)
- Hobart
- Burnie
- Launceston
To book an appointment at any of the above locations call 03 6231 1200
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