For urgent mental health support that isn't a life-threatening emergency, you can call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and connects you with local Illawarra mental health clinicians who can talk through what's happening and help you find the right support.
The Anxiety & Stress Clinic is a private practice offering scheduled appointments. We're not able to provide crisis or emergency support outside of session times. If you're in crisis, please contact one of the services below, or call 000.
24/7 crisis support helplines
- Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14 (call), text 0477 13 11 14, or chat online at lifeline.org.auGeneral crisis support and suicide prevention, 24/7.
- NSW Mental Health Line — 1800 011 511Connects you with local Illawarra mental health professionals, 24/7.
- Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467Free 24/7 counselling for anyone affected by suicide, including people having thoughts of suicide.
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 463624/7 mental health information, support and counselling.
- 13YARN — 13 92 7624/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800Free, confidential 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5–25.
- MensLine Australia — 1300 78 99 7824/7 support for men, including relationship and family concerns.
- QLife — 1800 184 527Peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people, 3pm–midnight daily.
Numbers listed above were current as of July 2026. If any appear to have changed, please let us know so we can update this page.