In case of emergency, please call triple zero (000)

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Need emergency assistance?

As the peak body for young people and youth services in NSW, Youth Action does not provide direct referrals to support services. If you are in distress or require urgent assistance, the following support lines are available.

If there’s immediate risk of harm to yourself or other, please call:

Emergency 000

Lifeline: 13 11 14 (Crisis & Suicide prevention support 24/7)

13 11 14
Lifeline Crisis Chat

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 (Mental health support 24/7) 

1300 224 636

Link2Home: 1800 152 152 (For those experiencing homelessness 24/7)

1800 152 152

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 (24/7)

1300 659 467

ParentLine: 1300 1300 52 (9am to 9pm weekdays, 4pm to 9pm weekends)

1300 1300 52