If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000, visit your nearest hospital emergency department, or use any of these crisis helplines:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
- SANE Australia Helpline: 1800 18 SANE (7236) or sane.org
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue.org.au/forums
- Black Dog Institute: blackdoginstitute.com.au
- Headspace: 1800 650 850 or headspace.org.au
- ReachOut: reachout.com
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- 13YARN: 13 92 76
There are many resources you can refer to for information about mental illness. Helplines, websites and government mental health information services provide a range of services.
13 YARN
13YARN is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
13yarn.org.au
Australian Government: Head to Health
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Beyond Blue Support Service
Beyond Blue offers information on relevant services for depression and anxiety-related issues.
Phone: 1300 22 46 36
www.beyondblue.org.au/
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute has mental health resources and support tools that are research-informed and recommended by professionals.
Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
The Blue Knot Helpline provides information and short-term counselling nationally via telephone for adult survivors of childhood trauma.
Phone: 1300 657 380
Email helpline@blueknot.org.au
Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers.
Phone: 1800 33 4673
butterfly.org.au
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.
www.carergateway.gov.au
Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation helping young people who are going through a tough time.
www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline
Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Phone: 1800 55 18 00
www.kidshelp.com.au
Lifeline
Lifeline offers a 24-hour telephone counselling service.
Phone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14 6pm-midnight AEST
Mensline Australia
A dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Open Arms – Veteran and Families Counselling
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling is Australia’s leading national provider of high quality, free and confidential counselling and support services for Australian veterans and their families.
Phone: 1800 011 046 – 24 hours a day, seven days a week
PANDA – National Perinatal Depression Helpline
PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral and counselling.Phone: 1300 726 306 from Mon – Fri, 9am – 7.30pm (AEST/AEDT).
www.panda.org.au
QLife
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Phone: 1800 184 527
qlife.org.au
Reachout
ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service. ReachOut.com is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation, an Australian non-profit with a mission to help young people lead happier lives.
au.reachout.com
Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Phone: 1300 364 277
www.relationships.org.au
SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life through campaigning, education and research.
Phone: 1800 187 263
http://www.sane.org/
Stride Mental Health
Formerly known as Aftercare, we’ve been helping people feel better for over a century. Stride supports you in all stages of your mental health journey.
https://stride.com.au
