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Mental Health and Peer Support

Trans-specific mental health and peer support services and resources. Additionally, general services which are not focussed on trans and gender diverse support, but can still provide assistance to community members.

A trans woman looking pensively into the distance as she listens to someone speaking on the phone. — *A trans woman on the phone (Annie, Adobe Stock).*

Key LGBTIQ+ and Trans-Specific Services and Resources

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National or Multi-State

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

New South Wales (NSW)

Northern Territory (NT)

Queensland (QLD)

South Australia (SA)

Tasmania (TAS)

Victoria (VIC)

Western Australia (WA)

Two androgynous transgender people looking at a laptop together. — *A trans couple looking at a laptop together (Freepik).*

National General Mental Health and Crisis Services

Lifeline. 24/7 phone and webchat crisis support.

13 YARN. 24/7 phone and webchat crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Additional services and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples can be found here.

Beyond Blue. 24/7 phone and webchat for people experiencing mental health distress.

Suicide Call Back Service. 24/7 phone and webchat for people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk or bereaved by suicide.

Kids Helpline. 24/7 phone and webchat support, as well as resources for children, teens, and young adults.

headspace. Mental health support for young people via over 150 locations in Australia, phone, or webchat.

MensLine. 24/7 phone and webchat support for men with concerns about mental health, anger, family violence, substance use, and stress.

Black Dog Institute. Mental health and suicide prevention resources.

1800 RESPECT. 24/7 phone and webchat support for people impacted by domestic, family, and/or sexual violence.