Loneliness

Support services for loneliness

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Connect with support services for managing loneliness

Below are a number of support services you can connect with to get help with managing feelings of loneliness.

FriendLine is a free and anonymous national phone and chat service for anyone 18+ who’s feeling lonely, isolated, or just wants to connect with a friendly volunteer.

eFriend is a free service that allows people who are feeling low, lonely or isolated to access virtual peer support sessions via video or phone call.

Beyond Blue Support Service

The Beyond Blue Support Service offers a free, confidential and 24/7 counselling service for all Australians looking for a little help with their mental health.

Lifeline’s Forums are a safe, anonymous online space to chat with others in similar situations, monitored 24/7 by mental health professionals.

Tools and apps for loneliness

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What you can do right now for loneliness

Practical things you can do in the moment to feel better

Building social connections

We are social creatures, so having strong social connections is one of the most important factors in our mental health. Learn how to form new social connections.

Meetup is a free social networking platform where you can discover online and in-person events to meet new people, learn new things, find support, and more.

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