Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, get help day or night.

If you think you might harm yourself or someone else, seek help immediately.

Don’t try to manage on your own. It’s important to find support as soon as possible.

You can call:

Let the support person know if you're feeling suicidal or might harm someone else.

I'm experiencing a crisis

You can reach out 24/7

8AM to 4.30PM, Monday to Friday

If you call the Crisis Line, our trained staff will connect you to the right support.  

1300 851 998

AFTER HOURS

Call or text the Crisis Line to talk to a trained crisis counsellor for immediate support. 

CALL 1300 851 998    TEXT 0488 884 115

I'm concerned about someone

Support and refer

Immediate risk

If you think a student is an immediate risk to themselves or others, call:

Triple Zero (000)  Campus Security (3365 3333) 

Not immediate risk

For any concern about a student's wellbeing or safety, request a welfare check. We will assess the situation and respond appropriately. This service operates within business hours only. 

You can also learn more about how to support a distressed student.

 

UQ Safer Communities

UQ Safer Communities provides confidential, trauma‑informed, culturally responsive support to students, staff and members of the broader UQ community who have experienced, witnessed, or are concerned about harmful or unsafe behaviour.

07 3443 1000 (Safer Communities) 1800 737 732 (1800 Respect)  

Visit the UQ Safer Communities and UQ Respect for more support services.