Support services for voluntary assisted dying
Different people will need and want different levels of support. Some people may become upset when reading about voluntary assisted dying. If this has raised distressing issues for you or someone you know, call one of the helplines below for support and counselling:
24/7 crisis services
- 1300 MH CALL: Mental Health Access Line call 1300 64 22 55 (24/7)
- Lifeline call 13 11 14 (24/7 – phone, text, online)
- Suicide Call Back Service call 1300 659 467 (24/7 – phone and online)
Support services
- Beyond Blue call 1300 22 4636 (24/7 – phone, online)
- Griefline call 1300 845 745 (8am to 8pm AEST, 7 days a week)
- Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre call 3317 1234 or 1800 188 189 (outside Brisbane) or 1300 64 22 55 (24/7)
- World Wellness Group (multicultural support) call 1300 079 020
Find more help lines, counselling and support group information.