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Crisis and after-hours support in the NT

We are not a crisis service and our clinics close at 5pm. These services are available 24 hours.

1 min read · 17 August 2026

Darwin Psychology Services is not a crisis service. Our clinics are open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. If you need help outside those hours, please use the services below — all are free and available 24 hours.

Immediate danger

000 — Police, Fire, Ambulance.

Northern Territory

NT Mental Health Line — 1800 682 288. 24-hour telephone triage, assessment and referral across the Territory.

Top End Mental Health Service — 08 8999 4988.

National, 24 hours

Lifeline — 13 11 14. Crisis support and suicide prevention. Text 0477 13 11 14 or chat at lifeline.org.au.

13YARN — 13 92 76. Crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, answered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.

Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467.

Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636.

Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800. For anyone aged 5 to 25.

1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732. Family and domestic violence, and sexual assault.

MensLine Australia — 1300 78 99 78.

Open Arms — 1800 011 046. Veterans and families counselling.

If you are supporting someone else

All of the services above will talk to you about someone you are worried about, not only about yourself.

General information, not personal advice. This article is written for a general audience and cannot account for your circumstances. If any of it applies to you, talk to a psychologist or your GP. Call us on 08 8932 8460.

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Lifeline 13 11 14 · NT Mental Health Line 1800 682 288 · 13YARN 13 92 76
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