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If life in danger call Triple Zero 000
If life in danger call Triple Zero 000

I'm feeling suicidal

Thoughts of suicide can be frightening, confusing and isolating. We’re here to listen and support you.

If life is in danger call 000

If life is in danger call Triple Zero (000)

Suicidal thoughts can occur to anyone at any point in their life. They are more common than you may realise. You may be feeling overwhelming pain, hopeless, worthless, isolated, or like there is no way out. While it is OK to have suicidal feelings, it is important to reach out and let someone know how you’re feeling. Lifeline is here for you. We understand what it’s like to have thoughts about suicide. We’re here to listen and help you.

You are not alone

How will talking help?

Sometimes life’s problems can seem overwhelming and unbearable. Getting through these problems might seem impossible or daunting. This is not unusual. So recognising this and asking for help is an important first step. We're here to listen, make a connection and be there for you. We want to sit with you in your time of need and help you through it.

We listen without judgement

What should I expect when I reach out?

When you dial 13 11 14, text us or reach out via chat you will be answered by the first available Crisis Supporter. Our trained Crisis Supporters are there to listen and provide you with the support you need. If you are placed in a queue, please hold – we will answer.

We are here to listen

Talk to us

Once connected, you can talk, text or type about what’s on your mind – no matter how overwhelming. Lifeline’s Crisis Supporters are trained to listen deeply to what is happening for you, without passing judgment. They will support you to better understand your own feelings and reactions. Depending on your needs, they will work with you to support your safety. The Crisis Supporter will also work with you to help you to identify any next steps you might decide to take once the interaction is over.
At Lifeline, we believe that no one should face their darkest moments alone. If you're struggling to hold on to hope, or feeling overwhelmed, please remember we are here for you.

What to expect when you contact Lifeline

"I dialed 13 11 14...A lovely woman picked up, I said 'I don't really know why I called', and she said 'That's alright Ben, that's normally how the conversation begins'...That woman, God bless her, whoever she is, set into course a chain of events that ended up saving my life. That's why I'm here today."

- Ben, Holding on to Hope podcast

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