There Is Nothing More Important To Us Than You Getting The Help You Need.
If you're going through something serious right now, please reach out to one of the services below. They are free, confidential, and available right now.
We built Mate Talk because we believe every Australian man deserves someone genuinely in his corner.
But we also know that sometimes what someone needs goes beyond a conversation with a Mate. Sometimes what's needed is immediate professional support, and there is absolutely no shame in that. In fact reaching out when things get serious is one of the bravest things a man can do.
If you are in crisis, struggling with thoughts of suicide or self harm, or just feel like you can't go on right now, please don't close this page. Reach out to one of the services below. They are real people, they are free, they are confidential, and they are there specifically for this moment.
You don't have to have it all figured out before you call. You just have to pick up the phone.
Crisis Helplines
Lifeline 13 11 14 Available 24 hours, 7 days a week Call, chat online, or text lifeline.org.au
For anyone in Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide. Real people, available right now, any time of day or night.
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Available 24 hours, 7 days a week Call or chat online beyondblue.org.au
Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health. Beyond Blue also has an extensive online resource library if you want to understand what you're going through.
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 Available 24 hours, 7 days a week Call or chat online mensline.org.au
A telephone and online counselling service specifically for Australian men. If you want to talk to someone who understands what it means to be a bloke going through something hard, start here.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Available 24 hours, 7 days a week suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Free professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
You don't have to be in crisis to reach out for help.
If things feel heavy but you're not sure if it's serious enough to call a helpline, it is. These services are for you too.
Head to Health headtohealth.gov.au - An Australian Government resource that helps you find the right mental health support for your situation. A great starting point if you're not sure where to turn.
Black Dog Institute blackdoginstitute.org.au - World leading research and resources on depression and mental health. Their self assessment tools are a good place to start if you want to understand what you're experiencing.
Man Therapy mantherapy.org.au - An Australian resource built specifically for men that tackles mental health head on in a way that actually speaks to blokes. Worth a look.
Movember Foundation movember.com - Beyond the moustaches Movember funds some of the most important men's mental health research and programs in Australia.
Ready to take the next step toward professional support?
If you feel like you need ongoing professional help here are the best ways to access it in Australia:
See your GP first. Your GP can refer you to a psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan which gives you up to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per year. This significantly reduces the cost of seeing a psychologist. It's one of the most underused and most valuable mental health resources available to Australians.
Our Preferred Psychology Partners Mate Talk works with a network of trusted psychologists and mental health professionals across Australia. If you'd like a warm referral to someone we trust please reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll connect you with the right person.
A note from us
We started Mate Talk because we believe Australian men deserve better support than they currently have access to. But we also know our limits. We are a conversation service, not a crisis service, not a clinical service, and not a replacement for professional mental health care.
If you are going through something serious please use the resources on this page. That is not a failure. That is exactly what these services exist for.
And when you're ready, whenever that is, we'll be here.
Someone in your corner. Always.
Mate Talk is a social support and conversation service. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, psychology, or counselling. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please contact:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78
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