Veteran care is often needed out of business hours. This list of agencies and contacts can offer assistance when your RSL branch is unavailable.
Open Arms
24/7 free counselling service for veterans.
Call any time on 1800 011 046
StandBy National
Australia’s leading postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities impacted by suicide (24/7)
Call anytime: 1300 727 247
Lifeline
24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call 13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14
Chat to Lifeline online (7pm – midnight, 7 nights) – www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline
Support for kids, teens, young adults, parents and teachers.
Call 1800 55 1800
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Defence all-hours support line
Call 1800 628 036
Suicide Call Back Service
24/7 phone & online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Call 1300 659 467
Long Gully Veterans Centre 