How to Support a Friend

Friends and family tend to be the first responders when life goes pear shaped. Friend in Need provides advice on what to do and how you can help in one place.

Friend in Need

A guide to support a friend through a tough time including advice on what you can do to help, life event cheat sheets, professional helpers, crisis support and resources.

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  • Where is the door? Community Directories

    Community Directories

    If you can’t find what you are looking for, try a community directory for more options.

  • Community Connectors

    Community Navigators

    Someone who can talk through the best way to access help for your individual circumstances.

  • How to Support a Friend

    Advice and information to support a friend through a tough time, whether it’s mental health issues, relationship problems or financial difficulties.

  • Mental Health in School Communities

    Mental Health Support for School Communities

    Support and information for young people, parents and carers and school communities.

  • Parenting Supports

    Parenting Supports

    Support for parents, guardians and families caring for children of all ages

  • Support for Carers

    Support for those caring for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or who is frail due to age.