You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Whether you feel like you’re slipping under, tangled in eating disorder thoughts, or quietly carrying the weight of suicidal pain there are people who want to hold that moment with you.
Support doesn’t always mean fixing. Sometimes it’s someone answering the call, staying with you, and gently reminding you that even this moment can soften.
Below is a list of crisis services chosen with care. If it feels like too much to reach out right now, maybe just keep the number nearby. That, in itself, is a brave beginning.
Crisis Lines and Immediate Help
If things feel unsafe, out of control, or like you can’t see a way forward, these services are here to steady you:
Lifeline – 13 11 14 | www.lifeline.org.au
24/7 phone, text, and online crisis support.Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467 | www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
For those feeling suicidal, supporting someone in crisis, or grieving a suicide loss.Butterfly Foundation – 1800 33 4673 | www.butterfly.org.au
National helpline for eating disorders and body image concerns.Emergency Services – 000
If your life or someone else’s is at immediate risk.
For Families, Friends, and Carers
Loving someone in pain can feel lonely and overwhelming. These supports are here for you, too:
StandBy Support After Suicide – www.standbysupport.com.au
Support for those bereaved or impacted by suicide.Carers Australia – www.carersaustralia.com.au
Information and counselling for those caring for someone with mental health challenges.
And If You are Looking for a Therapist Who Gets It
If you want a space where all parts of you are welcome, where nothing inside you is too much, too broken, or too complicated, you are in the right place.
We offer Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy in Melbourne and online across Australia, specialising in:
IFS therapy for eating disorders, including ARFID, binge eating, and restrictive patterns
IFS therapy for suicidality and suicidal parts
IFS therapy for complex trauma and PTSD
Here, we work at the pace of trust, meeting every part of you with compassion and curiosity.
You can explore more or get in touch via Let’s Work On That.
⚠️ Safety
This resource list is not a substitute for crisis care.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.