Supporting someone

When you're worried about someone, what helps depends on what's happening for them and how they feel about getting help. These pages cover raising it with them, what to do when they don't want help, and looking after yourself while you try to help someone else. There's also a page on what to do if you're worried about their safety. If someone is in danger right now, call 000. If you're under 18, Kids Helpline is on 1800 55 1800.

When you're worried someone isn't safeWhat to do if you're worried someone might hurt themselves: when to call 000, how to ask, what to say, why not to keep it secret, and looking after yourself.
Starting the conversationHow to raise it when you're worried about someone: getting ready, what to say, how to listen, what doesn't help, and what to do if they don't want to talk.
When someone won't get helpWhen someone you're worried about won't get help: what you can and can't do, finding out what's in the way, when safety comes first, and help for you.
When they're not going to changeWhen the person you're worried about won't get help and isn't going to: when safety comes first, looking after yourself, and what help for you can look like.
When what they say doesn't make senseWhen someone close to you is seeing, hearing or believing things others don't: when safety comes first, how to talk with them, getting help early, if they say no, and help for you.