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SuicideLine

SuicideLine Victoria is a 24/7 offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.

How SuicideLine Victoria can help

SuicideLine Victoria is a free 24/7 telephone and online counselling service offering professional support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, people bereaved by suicide, and anyone experiencing mental health issues.

As the only state-based telephone service in Australia dedicated to suicide prevention, our professionally trained counsellors have specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues and they can help you to work through the pain and distress you may be feeling.

SuicideLine Victoria answers thousands of calls each year from people in Victoria affected by suicide.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1300 651 251 (24 hours a day)
  • Chat online to a SuicideLine Victoria counsellor
  • Check the website for resources and information

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Last reviewed: January 2024

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Phone and Online Counselling | SuicideLine Victoria

SuicideLine Victoria offers free, professional telephone & online counselling 24/7 | Melbourne & Victoria Australia.

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Supporting children bereaved by suicide | SuicideLine Victoria

Helping & supporting children bereaved by suicide is difficult & challenging | SuicideLine Victoria can help provide advice & insight.

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How sleep improves your mental health | SuicideLine Victoria

Understand the benefits of sleep for your mental health & why sleep is so important | SuicideLine Victoria.

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Feeling stressed out and how to get help | SuicideLine Victoria

Tips & advice on stress management & relief, & dealing with the causeses of stress | SuicideLine Victoria.

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Myths about schizophrenia | SuicideLine Victoria Australia

SuicideLine Victoria is working to reduce the stigma of schizophrenia by looking at the most common myths & comparing them to the facts.

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Supporting a work colleague | SuicideLine Victoria Australia

Take the time to notice whether you have a work colleague who is struggling. You may see that they are becoming withdrawn or not coping with their workload.

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Tips for a self confidence boost | SuicideLine Victoria

Discover effective self confidence boost tips and examples to overcome self-doubt and achieve your goals.

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How to cope with a bad day | SuicideLine Victoria Australia

Six tips to get your bad day, back on track | We all have bad days. No matter what the cause, you have the power to turn it around.

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How to refer a client | SuicideLine Victoria Australia

Information for health professionals referring a client to SuicideLine Victoria.

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Emergency advice when someone is suicidal | SuicideLine Victoria

Tips, information & contact numbers of emergency services for people that are with a suicidal person in Melbourne & Victoria Australia.

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