topic Calling the hotline in Suicidal thoughts and self-harm

Calling the hotline

Chynapage — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:51:57 GMT

I want to call the hotline but I am unsure of what it is like and what questions are asked or if I am causing a bother?

Calling the hotline

Sophie_M — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:42:54 GMT

Hey Chynapage,

Thanks for reaching out,

We're glad to hear you're considering contacting a mental health support service and have reached out here for some reassurance. Please know your questions here are never a bother and we are happy to help.

Are you considering contacting the Beyond Blue Support Service? You can find general information about our support service here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

For more detail into what it's like to call a helpline, you might like to read the below resource from Reach Out: https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-call-a-helpline

Calling the hotline

geoff — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 17:15:39 GMT

Hello Chynapage, and a warm welcome to the site.

When you ring any hotline all they want to do is help you, try and make you feel as relaxed as possible, but know this may be very difficult under the circumstances and try to talk with you to gather how they are able to assist you.

Geoff.