When all hope seems lost, a moment of connection can change everything
Every 30 seconds, someone reaches out to Lifeline feeling anxious, alone, overwhelmed, or on the brink of suicide.
Donate today and make sure people in crisis can speak to someone who knows how to listen – and who has the skills and training to keep them alive and holding on to hope.
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For Nathan, it started when he was just a kid. Nathan carried feelings of anger, hurt and the thought he’d never be worth of love everywhere.
He coped as best he could, for as long as he could. He pushed his feelings down, told himself to ‘harden up’ and ‘stop being weak’. Until one night, it all became too much.
“I'd never been so scared in all my life, but I was so full of anger and hurt and rage and I couldn't see past that moment in time. I didn’t think I was worthy to have a family, or worthy of love,” Nathan said.
Nathan was lucky. As his life was slipping away, his stepfather intervened – just in time to save him. When Nathan woke up in his arms, his stepdad was crying.
What if, instead of listening to the negative talk inside his head, he could have heard the calm, comforting voice of a Lifeline Crisis Supporter?
Nathan learned how many other people are quietly suffering just like he was – and how powerful it can be when someone breaks their silence.
When someone’s facing their darkest time, making that call to Lifeline can be the difference between life and death.
Nobody should reach the point of absolute despair. Nobody should cry out for help and not be heard.
Financial pressure, family conflict, disasters, isolation, and grief can all heighten distress and thoughts of suicide.
You can help Lifeline Crisis Supporters answer every call, text or message for help that can keep someone safe, and holding onto hope for as they begin their journey to better mental health this year.
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Volunteer Lifeline Crisis Supporters generously give their own time to answer calls to Lifeline 13 11 14, and save lives.
Sponsoring a Crisis Supporter for a year means you are providing them with everything they need to do their vital job: including training, infrastructure, technology and support.
Your sponsorship of $7,500 will make a tangible, lifesaving difference to so many Australians.
Sponsor a crisis supporter