Choose from a range of FREE complex mental health supports, including recovery programs with counselling, peer support and/or groups, 24/7 community forums, events, and information and resources. 

Please note: We’re improving how we support you and help you navigate the mental health system. You might notice some change over the next little while as we improve the way our service works to guide people towards the free counselling and peer support in SANE’s Guided Recovery program and Forums.

While we are undertaking this work to improve our services, access to SANE’s drop-in counselling will not be available via our 1800 Support Line.

SANE’s Support Line provides access to mental health resources and information, SANE service navigation and connection to external services. This service is designed to help find the right support for you, is accessible via phone or webchat and available Monday to Friday 10am-8pm (AEDT/AEST).

Counselling and peer support is available through the Guided Recovery program and Forums and we’re working to make Guided Recovery available in new regions. We’ll provide more updates as these changes are made.

If you or someone you know require immediate emergency mental health support, please call Lifeline 13 11 14, or 000 if there is an immediate risk or danger.

If you would like to provide feedback about this change, you can share it with us here.

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Helping media, mental health professionals and students access information and support.

SANE is the leading national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues in Australia and for the families and friends that support them.

Ever feel like you’re the only one going through this? We’ve asked people affected by complex mental health issues to share their stories. You’re not alone.

Become an ambassador, book someone for your upcoming event or project, and see how SANE Peer Ambassadors are raising awareness of mental illness.

Your generosity helps continue our work in making a real difference in the lives of Australians affected by complex mental health issues.

When someone close to you has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide, it can be hard to respond to their needs while also looking after yourself. This site is for you. You are not alone was made with the help of people who have been carers and know how tough it is. Explore the wheel below for information and support. There’s no set order: click what you most need now.

SANE works with our sector and lived experience community to provide governments with thought leadership and policy advice to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues.

We regularly contribute to government inquiries, consultation opportunities and budget processes.