There are many resources and services available that provide mental health and wellbeing information and support. We have put together a list of some of the key ones below.
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Services for adults
Beyond Blue
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Ph: 1300 22 46 36 (24hrs/7days)
Services: Provides information and support to help people achieve their best possible mental health.
Lifeline
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Ph: 131 114
Services: 24hr crisis support help line
Services for young people & children
Headspace
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Services: Provides a one-stop-shop for young people who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support. They provide face-to-face, and free online and telephone support.
Kids Help Line
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Ph: 1800 551 800
Services: A phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
ReachOut
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Services: e-mental health support services that enable young people to take control of their mental health and wellbeing.
Youth Beyond Blue
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Ph: 1300 22 46 36 (24hrs/7days)
Services: Provides mental health and wellbeing information and 24hrs/7days help line for young people aged 12 to 25.
Services for parents & carers
Beyond Blue
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Ph: 1300 22 46 36 (24hrs/7days)
Services: Provides information and support to help people achieve their best possible mental health.
Carer Gateway
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Ph: 1800 422 737
Services: Support and information services include young cares and grandparents, case management, support for NDIS applications, respite and training.
Headspace
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Services: Provides a one-stop-shop for young people and their family who need help with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drugs or work and study support. They provide face-to-face, and free online and telephone support.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
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Ph: 1300 726 306
Services: Helpline service for women, men and their families affected by perinatal anxiety and depression.
ReachOut
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Services: Provides information and support for parents and carers of young people them to take control of their mental health and wellbeing.
Grief & bereavement
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
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Ph: 1800 642 066
Services: Individual/group counselling for people experiencing loss and grief. Face to face, or phone counselling available. Specialist services are provided for children.
Grief Line
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Ph: 1300 845 745
Services: Provides phone counselling support services to individuals and families who are experiencing loss and grief.
Find a mental health professional
Australian Association of Social Workers
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Services: Find an Accredited Mental health social Worker for family work, counselling and support.
Australian Psychology Society
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Services: Nationwide list of qualified Search for a qualified psychologists in your area.