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If you are experiencing mental health barriers or know of someone going through mentalhealth barriers, please take note of the information below regarding national helplines.Remember it is okay to speak, it is not weak to speak up, if you know of someone going througha tough time please always reach out and let them know you’re there to listen and help and arenot there to judge.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). Youcan also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma.Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Itprovides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivorsof childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pmAEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au.

Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline is a free, confidential service that providesinformation, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and bodyimage and related issues. Call 1800 33 4673, 8am-midnight AEST / 7 days a week, chat onlineor email.

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counseling servicespecifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.

Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services.Call 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST) or chat online.

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering supportto Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or organise a videochat.