Helpline

Barks34

Is there a 24 hour helpline that I can call, desperate need to talk to someone?

Blossom1961

Hi @Barks34 If you look at the first post Giovanna has emergency numbers. Big hugs. Hope everything is okay.

Blossom1961

Friday Update is the name of the post that has the numbers. When some of the other ladies get on here tonight they may be able to help more.

Barks34

Thanks for the reply, the answer being NO, its cancer I need help with not sure where else to find help

iserbrown

@Barks34
Here's the link to the help

https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/20800/friday-update-19-april-2019#latest

Barks34

There is no helpline or help available by reading the Friday update post

iserbrown

BCNA are closed but this here is what is available for help

Beyondblue

Call 1300 22 4636   24 hours 7 days a week

Trained mental health professional are available 24/7 either via phone or their website.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Beyondblue also have a list of national helplines and websites

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/national-help-lines-and-websites

 

Life line Australia

13 11 14

24 hours 7 days a week

Telephone crisis support

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Barks34

Thanks for the reply, the answer being NO, its cancer I need help with not beyond blue or lifeline not sure where else to find help. Looks like its sleeping tablet and wine 

iserbrown

You can ring those helplines and say BCNA are closed and offered their numbers for help and then say Cancer and where you are located and emotionally and hopefully they can help or refer 

Otherwise use the BCNA website to research your type of cancer et cetera

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/

TonyaM

Hi Barks34, can any of us help? You could try the Cancer council help line but not sure if it’s 24hrs over Easter weekend.

Giovanna_BCNA

Hello @Barks34

Great that you have asked the community for help.  Is there anything specific that is bothering you? Anything that myself or the online community members can help you with?  

The information that @iserbrown has provided is correct and I posted it today in our Friday update.  I contacted Cancer Council today and their helpline is unfortunately closed on public holidays and weekends, so all of Easter.

If you are worried or feeling anxious, BeyondBlue can be of assistance, they are available 24/7. 
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

There is also lifeline which is available 24/7, they may be able to help immediately with someone to talk to. 
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home

Alternatively can you speak with a family member or friend?  

We are here to help @Barks34, hope you get some support very soon

kmakm

@Barks34 This is an extraordinary hive mind. In the absence of someone to talk to, you could give the forum a try. It's a rare issue that hasn't been raised before. Hang in there, K xox

Sister

We will give you as much support as we can.  We've all been there and understand the depths of despair and desperation that happens with cancer.  But don't discount the non-cancer helplines.  Tell whoever you ring that you need to speak to someone about the effects of cancer and that the normal avenues are closed.

iserbrown

@Barks34
Hope you found some comfort in talking to someone or your own remedy for a good nights sleep helped
Take care

lrb_03

Hi @Barks34, I  hope you've managed to through the weekend without to much (operative word here) undue stress. The beginning is such a stressful time, without public holidays thrown in, with the lack of supports that often entails.
Thinking of you