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A crisis can be sudden and life changing, but you do not need to go through it alone. Free, private and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If this is a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Individuals in need of ongoing, longer term care are referred out to appropriate services in the community, such as grief counseling, mental health counseling, or support groups. Counselors are trained and experienced in responding to the aftermath of suicide and are available for telephone support and guidance, or face-to-face services. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis, needing urgent depression help or thinking about suicide can contact the telephone crisis helpline. The Berliner Krisendienst (Berlin Crisis Service) provides telephone crisis support 365 days a year, round the clock (24/7), free of charge.

Emergency and crisis services explained

It’s part of our mission to ease every emotional crisis, globally. Find A Helpline is a public service by ThroughLine. We hold relationships with helpline organisations and crisis centers in over 175 countries, who verify their information with us directly. Because helplines are free, you can contact more than one service to find the right one for you. You might just need to talk, or want information on supporting others. The most common types of helpline are suicide prevention hotlines, domestic violence hotlines and sexual assault hotlines.

• Mental health consultation and coaching service provided by the Berlin School fo Economics
• Information and referral only by phone.
• Low-cost fresh food and staples at mobile pantry and op shops, as well as emergency parcels.
• Offers free food and grocery hampers on Sundays in Western Sydney.
• If you’d like to deepen your awareness of psychosocial support, our playlist provides an introduction to providing emotional support to people in crisis.

Mental health

But a crisis can become so stressful that you can no longer handle it alone or with the help of family or friends. In order for counselling centres to be displayed, your IP address will be forwarded to ODABS. You can find information about the different bereavement support offers on the website of the Federal Grief Support Association (in German). Some of those recently bereaved wish to be accompanied and supported in their grief. Persons affected by a criminal offence can get fast, low-threshold and often anonymous help over the phone. You can also get help with your search from the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians and most professional psychotherapist associations.

Victoria has mental health services in most large public hospitals, located across the state. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides specialised training for helping people in distress with mental health issues. If you are on a mobile phone, 112 is another emergency number that will connect you directly to emergency services. You can chat to Lifeline one-to-one using our online crisis chat service which is available 7 days a week 7pm to 12am (AEST). Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline WA.

Each year, our team supports more than 70,000 people through phone, text, and chat — providing safety, connection, and a path forward. We answer multiple specialized hotlines, connect people to care through our Victim Services and Care Coordination Units, and play a key role in advancing Nevada’s crisis continuum. This half-day session explores how to skillfully respond to and de-escalate emotional distress for a person in crisis. IPV, suicidality, and psychiatric conditions By equipping seniors to serve as peer helpers and connectors, we enhance the overall well-being of our communities and provide vital resources for those struggling with mental health issues. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.