Child helpline · Australia
Verified 30 Oct 2026Kids Helpline
Call 1800 55 1800 or chat online
Phone and web chat counselling for children and young people in Australia, any time of day or night.
- Run by Kids Helpline
- When 24/7
Self-harm or mental health concerns
These are services that can act on this kind of situation in Australia. Each listing shows when we last checked it.
If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in Australia.
In Australia
Crisis support · Australia
Verified 30 Oct 2026Lifeline
Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
Crisis support for anyone in Australia who is struggling to cope or thinking about suicide, by phone, text or online chat.
- Run by Lifeline Australia
- When 24/7
International
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026Find a child helpline in your country
A directory of child helplines around the world, listed by country with their contact details. Child helplines are run by organisations in each country to listen to and support children and young people.
- Run by Child Helpline International
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026Find A Helpline
A directory of free, confidential helplines and crisis lines in many countries, searchable by country and by topic, for emotional support and crisis situations including thoughts of suicide.
- Run by ThroughLine
If you are thinking about suicide
Please talk to someone now. A crisis line can listen without judging, and you can stay anonymous. If you might act on these thoughts soon, call the emergency number or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.