Mental Health Services

Free, confidential telephone support, online bereavement support groups, forums, grief resources. Provides peer-based support if you’re grieving the death of a loved one.

1300 845 745
8am - 8pm AEST/AEDT

For people/families affected by the loss of a baby or child — including miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby/child. Offers peer support, professional counselling, online & face-to-face groups, remembrance activities.

1300 308 307
24/7 Support

Red Nose

Peer support for parents, siblings and grandparents after the death of a child.

1300 064 068

The Compassionate Friends Queensland

Statewide 24/7 mental-health access/triage line — can provide advice, crisis support and refer you to public mental-health services near you.

1300 642 255
24/7 Support

1300 MH CALL

24-hour free telephone & online crisis counselling and support — useful if grief is overwhelming or you're feeling distressed, isolated or in crisis.

13 11 14
24/7 Support

Lifeline

24/7 telephone and online support — good if grief has triggered depression, anxiety or you need someone to talk with.

1300 224 636
24/7 Support

Beyond Blue

Phone counselling/support for parents and families — may be helpful if grief/loss affects parenting or family dynamics.

1300 301 300
6am - Midnight

Parentline

Free telephone/online counselling for men — helpful if grief is affecting men, or if you want support tailored to men’s mental health and wellbeing.

1300 789 978
24/7 Support

MensLine Australia

For families whose loved one’s death is being investigated by a coroner — can provide bereavement counselling & support, referral to grief services.

1800 449 171

Coronial Family Services

Support for individuals, families and communities impacted by suicide — includes face-to-face and telephone support, often long-term follow-up.

1300 727 247
24/7 Support

StandBy - Support After Suicide