Where to Seek Support

Everybody needs some extra support sometimes, whether it’s to improve your mental health, strengthen your relationships with family or support your general wellbeing. Here are a few of the queer friendly places that provide support to LGBTQIA+ Young People.

Qhub Geelong

QHub aims to create safe spaces for LGBTIQA+ young people in Victoria. Their goal is to provide mental health and wellbeing services tailored specifically for LGBTIQA+ young people, allowing them to access welcoming and inclusive support when they need it, close to home.

QHub offers counselling, peer support and family support for people 25 years and under. These services are free.

Call 03 9663 6733 for more info.

QLife

QLife is an Australia-wide telephone and webchat peer support and referral service for LGBTIQ+ people and their loved ones. QLife is a free and anonymous service run by LGBTIQ+ peers for those wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Qlife is available 3PM to MIDNIGHT, EVERY DAY

Call 1800 184 527 to speak to someone at Qlife or

Lifeline

Lifeline provides compassionate support for people in crisis. No judgement. No conditions. No agenda. Just a human connection to help people get through their darkest moments.

Available 24 hours / 7 days you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 or

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a national 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Australia.

You do not require a medical referral to initiate contact. This means you can access free professional counselling anywhere, at a time that is convenient to you.

Call 1300 659 467 or click here for webchat