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Most of our appointments are available 7 days (or more) in advance. But we understand there are times you need help right away.
There’s a range of support options so you know it’s available when you need it.
Urgent appointments with us
Support For Lawyers can often accommodate urgent appointments. Call us for help making a booking.
If there is no immediate answer, please leave us a message. We can usually respond within the same business day, or the next business day at the latest.
Urgent appointments with us
Support For Lawyers can often accommodate urgent appointments. Call us for help making a booking.
If there is no immediate answer, please leave us a message. We can usually respond within the same business day, or the next business day at the latest.
24/7 crisis support
You can also call a crisis support line if you need help immediately.
The following services are available throughout Australia. They provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone in need.
Lifeline
Lifeline provides all Australians with 24/7 access to crisis support and suicide prevention services.
You can get help from a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter by:
- Calling 13 11 14
- Chatting online with their Crisis Support Chat
- Using their Lifeline Text service
Suicide call back service
Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people at risk of or affected by suicide. Support is delivered by trained Lifeline counsellors.
Call 1800 55 1800 to speak with a Suicide Call Back Service counsellor, or call 000 if it is an emergency.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue supports people experiencing symptoms of emotional distress as well as those supporting someone who is.
Contact Beyond Blue for 24/7 counselling support by:
- Calling 1300 22 4636
- Chatting online with Beyond Blue Web chat
- Getting support from the Beyond Blue Online Community
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, relationships, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), stress, and suicidal thoughts.
Access support from MensLine Australia by:
- Calling 1300 78 99 78
- Going digital with MensLine Online or Video Chat options
13 Yarn
1800 Respect
1800 Respect provides 24/7 access to support for people experiencing, or know someone experiencing, sexual assault or domestic and family violence.
Access support from 1800 Respect by:
- Calling 1800 737 732
- Texting 0458 737 732
- Accessing 1800 Respect Online Chat or Video Chat options
Accessibility assistance
National Relay Service
The NRS makes 24/7 crisis support services (like those listed above) accessible to people with a disability, who find it difficult to hear or speak. Contact the NRS online and give the details of the service you wish to access.
Translating and Interpreting Service
The TIS makes 24/7 crisis support services (like those listed above) accessible to people who wish to communicate in a language other than English. Call TIS on 131 450 and ask them to connect to the service you wish to access. Alternatively, call one of the services listed above and ask for an interpreter or translator.