How it works
By scanning a QR code using their mobile phone, individuals are directed to reputable Australian mental health resources and crisis lines.
The website mentalhealthcrisisqr.org acts as the central hub, connecting community members directly to trusted services while also linking the initiative back to the Rotary clubs that power it.
- Contact numbers are hyperlinked, allowing the user to just touch a button to call a service. The goal is to make help easier to find in the moment it is needed.
Why a QR code?
We know that asking for help can be the hardest step. For many, walking into a clinic or picking up the phone feels overwhelming. But scanning a QR code on a school wall, community centre, window or café? That feels safe, private and doable. Simplicity saves lives.
A Rotary-led community safety net
Partnerships with councils, community organisations, youth services, and local businesses have turned this into a whole‑of‑community effort. Schools have also shown strong interest in the tool, while health providers see it as a vital early‑intervention tool. Police and emergency services welcome its accessibility.
Keeping clubs involved and information current
The project will continue to benefit the community by embedding resources into everyday spaces. Through a multi-club stewardship model and ongoing partnerships with councils and community organisations, the initiative is self-sustaining and designed to grow as more partners adopt it. Clubs are only required to check a small set of contact numbers each quarter and report back as part of the shared stewardship process.