Need help now? Call Triple Zero (000) or go to a hospital if you are in immediate danger.
If you or someone you care about is distressed, in crisis, suicidal or needs someone to talk to, help is available. The following services provide confidential, non-judgemental support.
Talk to your doctor about your concerns and ask for an assessment or referral. Some general practitioners (GPs) have additional training and expertise in mental health.
Phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for 24 hour assessment, referral, advice, and hospital and community health centre contact details.
Medicare rebates are available for a range of mental health treatments, including up to 10 individual consultations and up to 10 group therapy sessions with a mental health professional. You’ll need a referral from a general practitioner, psychiatrist or paediatrician to be eligible.
OnTrack is a free online treatment program that helps you self manage your recovery from depression. It focuses on practical things you can do to make things better and helps you to set goals.
MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of 5 modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.
Lifeline
Counselling services for anyone at anytime.
Phone 13 11 14
Kids Helpline
Telephone and online counselling for young people aged 12-25.
Phone 1800 551 800
SANE helpline
Information, advice and referral for mental illness.
Phone 1800 187 263
beyondblue
Information and referral for depression and anxiety.
Phone 1300 224 636
Parentline
Support, counselling and education for parents.
Phone 1300 301 300
Diverse Voices
Peer counselling service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and their families and friends.
Phone 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight)
Harmony Place
Mental health services for culturally and linguistically diverse people and communities.
Phone (07) 3848 1600
Open Arms - Veterans and Family Counselling Service
Counselling and group programs for Australian veterans, peacekeepers and their families.
Phone 1800 011 046
ARAFMI
Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness.
Phone 1800 351 881
Men’s Line
Telephone and online support, information and referral service to help men with relationship and other problems.
Phone 1300 789 978
Mi Networks
Connects you to an experienced mental health worker to find information and support.
Phone 1800 985 944 or go online.