Who do I call if I want emotional support?
Who do I call if I want emotional support?
The Blue Knot Helpline provides free counselling for people who have experienced childhood trauma, and its number is 1300 657 380. This service operates from 9am to 5pm AEST/AEDT 7 days a week including public holidays. Or visit Blue Knot website.
You can call the National Relay Service on 133 677 to contact Blue Knot.
Call the free Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 for help in your language. You can ask for an interpreter.
There are face-to-face counselling services related to the Disability Royal Commission in each state and territory. Find out the details of these services on the Department of Social Service’s website.
You can also call:
- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 (24 hours/7 days). They offer free, immediate, short-term counselling, advice and referral to anyone in Australia. Available over the phone, webchat or email.
- Lifeline on 13 11 24 (24hours/7 days) or chat to a crisis supporter online (7:00pm – midnight/7 nights).