Where To Get Support
Here are some links to organisations that provide support for people with liver disease and their families.
Emergency support
Call triple zero 000 and ask for an ambulance.
Liver information
- American Liver Foundation
- Canadian Liver Foundation
- British Liver Trust
- Gastroenterological Society of Australia
- Health Direct (24 hour health advice: 1800 022 222 and Symptom Checker)
- Hepatitis Australia
Crisis support
- Lifeline Australia (24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services) 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue (support for depression or anxiety) 1300 22 4636
- Suicide Call Back Service (24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal) 1300 659 467
- 13 Yarn (crisis support from a Lifeline-traned Aboriginal & Torress Strait Islander Crisis Supporter) 13 92 76
Mental health support
- ACDC project (community mental health) 1300 319 015
- Blue Knot Foundation (support for complex trauma) 1300 657 380
- headspace (support for young people 1800 650 890
- FriendLine (support for anyone feeling lonely) 1800 424 287
- Head to Health (free advice, assessment and referral into local mental health services) 1800 595 212
- Kids Helpline (support children and young people aged 5 – 25) 1800 55 1800
- MensLine Australia (professional telephone and online counselling for men) 1300 78 99 78, 24
- MindSpot (free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression) 1800 61 44 34.
- QLife (LGBTI peer support and referral) 1800 184 527
- SANE Australia (support for complex mental health issues) 1800 18 7263
Cancer support
- Cancer Council Australia 13 11 20
- Cancer Council ACT
- Cancer Council NSW
- Cancer Council NT
- Cancer Council QLD
- Cancer Council SA
- Cancer Council TAS
- Cancer Council Victoria
- Cancer Council WA
- Cancer Voices Australia
- CanTeen
Drug and alcohol support
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service (24 hour support line) 1800 250 015
- Your Room (Drug information and resources)
- Counselling Online (chat to a professional drug & alcohol counsellor)
- Family Drug Support (24 hour support line) 1300 368 186
- Kids Helpline (support children and young people aged 5 – 25) 1800 55 1800
- Lifeline Australia (24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services) 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14
- Hello Sunday Morning (change your relationship with alcohol)
Relationship Support
- 1800 Respect (sexual assault and family violence) 1800 737 732
- Men’s Referral Service (help and information for men who use family violence) 1300 766 491
- Mensline Australia (support for men dealing with family and relationship difficulties) 1300 789 978
Financial support
- Centrelink (crisis and special help)
- Financial Counselling Australia 1800 007 007
- National Debt Helpline (speak to a financial counsellor) 1800 007 007
- Mob Strong Debt Help line (financial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800 808 488
- MoneySmart (free tips and guidance)
- Salvation Army
- St Vincent de Paul Society