Somebody Is Awake, Whatever Hour It Is
Every number here is free, and most of them answer at three in the morning. You never have to know what to say first.
Right Now
Free and private, for anyone aged 5 to 25. Phone, web chat or email.
Their own page →A trained crisis supporter, at any time of the day or night.
Their own page →Free counselling by phone, web chat or email.
Their own page →Crisis support answered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
Their own page →For anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence. Text 0458 737 732.
Their own page →Anonymous peer support for LGBTIQ+ people. Phone or web chat.
Their own page →Somewhere To Sleep, And Someone To Sit With
Speak to a housing and support worker. The call goes to the service nearest you.
Their own page →Free support for anyone aged 12 to 24. Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, weekends 10am to 6pm.
Their own page →Thirteen centres across Melbourne, and eheadspace online if getting there is hard.
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Your Own Council Runs More Than You Think
Every council in Victoria runs youth services — free programmes, workers who know the area, and help finding housing, work and a doctor. They are yours already, and they are close.
Find Your Council Then look for youth servicesEvery number and every address on this page belongs to the service itself, and was checked on the day it was added.