Myths About Crisis Support Services
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A number of myths quietly discourage people from calling a crisis line. Some believe the call will automatically lead to an ambulance being sent, or that they need to be in immediate danger to qualify for support. Neither of these is generally true. It is worth trusting that small, consistent effort compounds over time.
Crisis lines are built for a wide range of situations, from a hard day to genuine emergencies. The person answering will talk with you at your own pace, and any further action is discussed with you rather than imposed. The purpose of the call is support, not intervention by default.
Lifeline can be reached on 13 11 14 at any hour, and the Suicide Call Back Service is available on 1300 659 467 for anyone who would like to talk something through. This is not something that needs to be done alone, even if it starts that way.