Support services for Veterans
Following recent and ongoing global conflicts, the State Government encourages members of our community to seek support if you are experiencing mental distress.
If you are concerned about the health or wellbeing of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by accessing one of the following services:
- Open Arms - Free and confidential, 24/7 national counselling service for Australian veterans and their families, provided through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
Phone: 1800 011 046 - Mental Health Triage (Able to speak to a mental health clinician)
Phone: 13 14 65 - Standby Support After Suicide
Phone: 1300 727 247
Website: Country SA - StandbyCountrySA@anglicaresa.com.au
Metropolitan Adelaide - standbyadelaide@anglicaresa.com.au - Living Beyond Suicide (Supporting Adelaide Metro)
Phone: 1300 761 193 - Lifeline
Phone: 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au - Beyond Blue
Phone: 1300 224 636
Website: beyondblue.org.au - Safe Zone Support
Phone: 1800 142 072 - Kids Helpline
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Website: kidshelpline.com.au - Suicide Call Back Service
Phone: 1300 659 467
More information
Further information and support services can be found at Veterans SA.