If you are going through a difficult time right now, please know that support is available. The services listed on this page are free and available to anyone in Australia.
If you are not in immediate danger, please also consider speaking with your GP. They can provide personalised advice, referrals and ongoing support for alcohol and mental health concerns.
If you are at immediate risk of seizure, self-harm, suicide or overdose – go to your nearest emergency department or call 000 immediately.
Alcohol and Drug Support
National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline Free, confidential, 24/7 Phone: 1800 250 015
Counselling Online Free drug and alcohol counselling available 24/7 by phone, online chat and email. Website: https://www.counsellingonline.org.au
Online Meetings
AA Online Meetings http://aoig.oso-aa.org
Smart Recovery Australia – Online Meetings https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/online-smart-recovery
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Online Meetings https://www.na.org.au/multi/online-meetings
Recommended Charities and Communities
Hello Sunday Morning Free online resources, a weekly newsletter and the Daybreak app – a coaching and community app designed to help you change your relationship with alcohol.
Website: https://www.hellosundaymorning.org
Sober in the Country Specifically for people in rural and remote areas. Their Bush Tribe is an online community for country Australians navigating sobriety.
Website: https://www.soberinthecountry.org
Untoxicated Australia’s largest alcohol-free social community for the sober and sober curious. Offers an anonymous online platform to connect with like-minded people.
Website: https://untoxicated.com.au
Additional Resources
Alcohol Rehab Help – Co-Occurring Disorders Information and resources on alcohol use alongside mental health conditions. Website: https://alcoholrehabhelp.org/resources/co-occurring-disordersn
Mental Health and Crisis Support
All services below are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
| Service | Phone |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 |
| Family Drug Support | 1300 368 186 |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800 |
| MensLine Australia | 1300 789 978 |
You Are Not Alone
If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol and are not yet in crisis, Sarah’s free resources are a good place to start at your own pace.
