Crisis Contacts Australia & Mental Health Support 

A ColourRise Wellbeing Resource

ColourRise is designed to support calm, focus, and emotional wellbeing through structured creative engagement.

However, if you or someone you support is experiencing distress, depression, trauma or thoughts of suicide, professional support is essential and available 24/7 across Australia.

🚨 Get Immediate Help

If there is immediate danger, call 000

24/7 Crisis Support:

• Lifeline Australia
  📞 13 11 14
  💬 Text: 0477 13 11 14
  🌐 Online chat available
  
  
• Suicide Call Back Service
  📞 1300 659 467

🧠 Depression, Anxiety & Mental Wellbeing

• Beyond Blue
  📞 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
  Support for depression, anxiety and emotional wellbeing
  
  
• SANE Australia
  📞 1800 187 263
  Support for complex mental health conditions
  
  
• MindSpot Clinic
  📞 1800 61 44 34
  Free clinical programs for anxiety, depression & PTSD

PTSD, Trauma & Recovery

• Open Arms
  📞 1800 011 046 (24/7)
  For veterans and their families
  
  
• Blue Knot Foundation
  📞 1800 421 468
  Specialist trauma and abuse recovery
  
  
• Black Dog Institute
  Evidence-based resources for mood disorders and PTSD

👥 Support for Specific Communities

Young People

• Kids Helpline
  📞 1800 55 1800 (24/7)
  
  
• Headspace
  📞 1800 650 850

Men’s Mental Health

• MensLine Australia
  📞 1300 789 978

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Support

• 13YARN
  📞 13 92 76

LGBTQIA+ Support

• QLife
  Anonymous peer support and referral services

Parents & Perinatal Mental Health

• PANDA
  Support for pregnancy and early parenthood

🏥 State-Based Mental Health Access Lines

These services connect individuals to local public mental health teams and crisis assessment services.

• Queensland – 1300 642 255
• New South Wales – 1800 011 511
• Victoria – 1300 650 172
• Western Australia – 1800 676 822
• South Australia – 13 14 65
• Tasmania – 1800 332 388
• Northern Territory – 1800 682 288
• Australian Capital Territory – 1800 629 354

🌐 Find Local Support Services

• Head to Health
  Access hundreds of mental health services across Australia
  
  
• Ask Izzy
  Find local help for housing, food and wellbeing

🌱 How ColourRise Supports Wellbeing

ColourRise is used across:

• Aged care
• Corrections
• Veterans programs
• Mental health services
• Workplace wellbeing initiatives

It provides a structured, non-clinical tool to:

• Reduce stress and agitation
• Improve focus and routine
• Support emotional regulation

⚠️ Important Information

ColourRise is a wellbeing support program only and does not replace:

• Medical advice
• Mental health diagnosis
• Crisis intervention services

If you or someone you support needs urgent help, please contact one of the services listed above.

🤝 For Organisations

If you are a provider, case manager or facility coordinator looking to integrate structured wellbeing programs alongside professional care:

ColourRise can be implemented as a low-cost, scalable support tool.