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New hotline launches to help Australians under stress
Experienced chaplains who have stood shoulder to shoulder with Australians in the midst of stressful and traumatic situations, including natural disasters, will be available on call with the launch of a new toll-free hotline in mid November.
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We have created downloadable resources to let your family, friends and community know 1800Chaplain (1800 24 27 52) is for them! Our trained and accredited Chaplains can help callers find support, comfort, reassurance and, where needed, referral to other services.
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What people are saying
“1800Chaplain is going to be really helpful for everyone, including myself, to be able to pick up the phone and speak to someone who is trained to support and listen to you. Both for people in crisis and also those who just need a sounding board to share what they are going through.”
— Kim
“I am really excited for people to have a friend on the other end of the line that they can call when they are having a rough day — no matter how big or small.”
— Olivia
about 1800chaplain
1800Chaplain is a nationwide toll-free service offering confidential chaplaincy support to all Australians.
With lifesaving crisis helplines receiving unprecedented call volumes, 1800Chaplain will fill a growing need for early intervention, preventative pastoral care before the person experiences suicidal ideation.
The helpline will be a safe and confidential forum that takes a holistic view of the person’s emotions, stressors, challenges and moral dilemmas, where they need not shy away from deeper questions about their life, their relationships, their faith or their sense of purpose. Our trained and accredited chaplains can help callers find support, comfort, reassurance and, where needed, referral to other services.