I'm worried about his safety
Emergency
If someone is in immediate danger in Australia, call 000.
If you think he may hurt himself or someone else, do not leave the situation unsupported. Call 000 if there is immediate danger, or contact a crisis support service.
Warning signs may include
saying he does not want to be here
talking about death or suicide
giving things away
withdrawing completely
increased alcohol or drug use
sudden calm after intense distress
saying people would be better off without him
reckless behaviour
saying goodbye in unusual ways
What you can say
I'm really glad you told me.
I care about you and I want you to stay safe.
Are you thinking about hurting yourself?
Can we call someone together?
I'm going to stay with you while we get support.
You do not have to get through this alone.
I'm going to take this seriously because you matter.
What not to say
You're only saying this for attention.
Don't be dramatic.
Think about what this would do to me.
You promised you wouldn't do this.
Other people have it worse.
You would never actually do that.
Crisis and support services
1800RESPECT
1800 737 73224/7 sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information and support.
Blue Knot Foundation
1300 657 380Trauma support, information and referral. Available 7 days, 9 am–5 pm AEST/AEDT.
SAMSN
1800 472 676Support for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, their families and supporters.
QLife
1800 184 527LGBTQIA+ peer support by phone and webchat. Check current opening hours before launch.
These service details should be checked before launch to make sure they are current and correct.
If you are unsure whether it is serious, treat it as serious. Safety comes first.