Loneliness can be experienced by any one and at any stage during their lifetime. For a young person, the transition from high school to employment, Tafe or University can be challenging. End Loneliness Inc. recognises the importance of forming and maintaining connections. That’s why we’ve put together a contact list of resources to encourage you to get social and to seek help if you need it.
Loneliness is common and can derive from many different factors including but not limited to:
ReachOut.com.au have put together strategies to reduce loneliness: 11 things to do if you’re feeling lonely.
Ambulance: 000
Police: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Lifeline 24 Hour Crisis Line: 13 11 14SMS from 6 pm to 12 am on 0477 131 114
Kids Help Line (under 25 years of age): 1800 55 180
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13 Yarn (Indigenous Support): 13 92 76
Thirrili (Indigenous Suicide Services): 1800 805 801
Switchboard (LGBTIQ support): 1800 184 527 * Head to Health: Australian Government list of national and state mental health crisis service details.
Translating and Interpreting Service: 13 14 50.
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