"Know you are NEVER ALONE,
Call
There are many FREE and confidential HOTLINES where you can talk to people who are trained to help you with whatever you are experiencing in your LIFE.
Web Chat
Sometimes you aren't in a place to talk or just don't feel like it.. never fear.. you can always find someone to listen, just Web Chat LIVE.
Write
Sometimes you don't feel like talking and you're not comfortable web chatting, then try and get it on paper (or typed into your computer/tablet/phone). Then when you're ready you can print/email or handover what you've written to a TRUSTED person to help you work through whatever you are experiencing.
Talk
If you're comfortable just talking about anything you are experiencing, find a trusted person, sit down, tell them about it and if you want their advice, ask for it.
Let them know what you need from the conversation so you'll get the kind of help and support you'd like.
“Everybody is different and is dealing with different challenges in their life”
There is someone to talk to..
“Never be afraid to ASK FOR HELP for yourself OR for SOMEONE else!”
“You CAN take action to change how you are FEELING or to HELP a FRIEND!”
Call
There are some AMAZING free and confidential hotlines available to help you through whatever it is you might be dealing with...
We've put these below for you to check out.
Talk
Think about your TRUSTED PEOPLE...
Can you name 2-5?
Do you feel comfortable starting a conversation with them and telling them how you are feeling and asking for their help?
How to identify a TRUSTED PERSON.
Here are a few questions you can think through to help you find someone you can TRUST
Are they Trustworthy?
Do I trust them to have my best interests at heart?
Have I been able to trust them with things in the past- have they been there for me in the past?
Are they kind, do they show compassion?
Do they respect my boundaries?
Had this person confided in me before?
Call
There are SO many places and people who can help you.
Here are EVEN more hotlines so that if you aren't getting the help you need from your first call, please don't give up....
THERE IS someone who will understand you and be able to HELP!!
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Lifeline
13 11 14
13YARN*
13 92 76
*13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
(Simply click, and you'll be taken to Phone numbers best suited to your challenge).
Web Chat
Don't feel like chatting in person.... you can utilise a Web Chat service below to get in contact and ask for help with working through what you are dealing with.
Kids Helpline
Web Chat is available 24/7 here via link below.
Lifeline
Crisis Chat available 7pm – midnight via link below.
Write
Some times it's not something you feel like talking about...
So here are some templates you may like to use to write down what you are dealing with, and if you decide to, give it to a trusted person to ask for their help.
You can even let them know how you'd like them to respond to you... you may just want someone to listen to you, so tell them.
You can ask them to write back... you can ask a trusted person for ANY HELP you need in working through something you are experiencing in YOUR LIFE.
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Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS,
BULLYING, CYBER BULLYING
Place/s you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
This number is available to call 24 hours, 7 days a Week.
Youth Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Headspace
1800 650 890
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
RELATIONSHIPS
Place/s you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
QLife- LGBTI
1800 184 572
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Place/s you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
This number is available to call 24 hours, 7 days a Week.
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
Sexual Assault Helpline
1800 010 120
Bravehearts Info & Support Line
1800 272 831
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Place/s you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
This number is available to call 24 hours, 7 days a Week.
DV CONNECT
1800 811 811
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL
Places you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
1300 858 584
Alcohol & Drug Information Service
1800 177 833
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
BODY IMAGE
Places you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
The Butterfly Foundation
1800 334 673
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
FAMILY SEPARATION/ DIVORCE
Places you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
Family Relationship Advice Line
1800 050 321
Does what you are experiencing in your life relate to any of these challenges below?
LOSS
Places you can call to talk to someone about whatever it is you are experiencing in your life.
Griefline
1300 845 745
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