WHICH SERVICE DO YOU NEED?
If life feels hard right now, there is support available for you 24/7. Below is a list of FREE groups,
services and advice lines that are on hand to get you the support you need, click on the logos to access
more information. It's ok not to be ok.
BEYOND BLUE
Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice and point you in the right direction to seek further support.
1300 22 46 36
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS CRITICAL RESPONSE SERVICE
Thirrili provides emotional and practical support to bereaved families and individuals impacted by suicide or other traumatic loss. Our advocates are experienced in listening and providing culturally responsive support.
1800 805 801
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE
The Black Dog Institute website contains information and resources for mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
BLUE KNOT HELPLINE
Open Monday to
Sunday, 9am - 5pm
The helpline has trained, experienced and trauma-informed counsellors, male and female, support adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, their partners, family and friends, health professionals and anyone in the workplace working with people who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse.
1300 657 380
LIFELINE
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides
24/7 crisis support and suicide
prevention services.
131114
COUNSELLING ONLINE
Online text-based counselling for people concerned about their own drinking or drug use. The service is also available to concerned family members, relatives and friends.
MINDSPOT
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. They provide an online assessment and treatment course, or also help you find local services.
1800 61 44 34
SANE AUSTRALIA
Open weekdays 10am - 10pm
Talk to a mental health professional for information, guidance and referrals to manage your mental health concerns.
1800 187 263
NSW MENTAL HEALTH LINE
A mental health professional will answer your call about mental health concerns for you or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.
MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE
The website has Information, an online psychological assessment and online self-guided treatment programs for anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, and depression for people 18 years old and older. The site also offers a free 12-week online program with free access to eTherapists.
MY COMPASS
An interactive self-help service for young adults, adults and seniors that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing for people experiencing mild to moderate stress, anxiety and/or depression.
MENSLINE AUSTRALIA
A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men over the age of 15 anytime, anywhere.
1300 78 99 78
WHICH SUPPORT DO YOU NEED?
If life feels hard right now, there is support available for you 24/7. Below is a list of FREE groups,
services and advice lines that are on hand to get you the support you need, click on the logos to access
more information. It's ok not to be ok.
If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital Emergency Department.
BEYOND BLUE
Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice and point you in the right direction to seek further support.
1300 22 46 36
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS CRITICAL RESPONSE SERVICE
Thirrili provides emotional and practical support to bereaved families and individuals impacted by suicide or other traumatic loss. Our advocates are experienced in listening and providing culturally responsive support.
1800 805 801
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE
The Black Dog Institute website contains information and resources for mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.
LIFELINE
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides
24/7 crisis support and suicide
prevention services.
131114
COUNSELLING ONLINE
Online text-based counselling for people concerned about their own drinking or drug use. The service is also available to concerned family members, relatives and friends.
MINDSPOT
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. They provide an online assessment and treatment course, or also help you find local services.
1800 61 44 34
NSW MENTAL HEALTH LINE
A mental health professional will answer your call about mental health concerns for you or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.
MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE
The website has Information, an online psychological assessment and online self-guided treatment programs for anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, and depression for people 18 years old and older. The site also offers a free 12-week online program with free access to eTherapists.
MY COMPASS
An interactive self-help service for young adults, adults and seniors that aims to promote resilience and wellbeing for people experiencing mild to moderate stress, anxiety and/or depression.
BLUE KNOT HELPLINE
Open Monday to
Sunday, 9am - 5pm
The helpline has trained, experienced and trauma-informed counsellors, male and female, support adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, their partners, family and friends, health professionals and anyone in the workplace working with people who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse.
1300 657 380
SANE AUSTRALIA
Open weekdays 10am - 10pm
Talk to a mental health professional for information, guidance and referrals to manage your mental health concerns.
1800 187 263
MENSLINE AUSTRALIA
A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men over the age of 15 anytime, anywhere.
1300 78 99 78
MEN'S REFERRAL SERVICE
Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for men who have anger, relationship or parenting issues. The service also providers help to women (or other family members) who are experiencing violence or controlling behaviour by men.
1300 766 491
STARTTS
STARTTS' services are free for people of any age who have survived torture or trauma or both and are refugees, asylum seekers, from refugee-like backgrounds.
02 9646 6800
ACON
Provides information on health issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and offers a range of services including in the area of mental health and ageing.
TRANSCULTURAL
MENTAL HEALTH
The Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
QLIFE
Open 3pm to midnight
QLife phone and web chat are open from 3pm until midnight every day. QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people want to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
1800 184 527
COPE
This non-profit organisation's website has high quality, practical information to help you work through all the emotional challenges of becoming and being a parent.
GIDGET FOUNDATION
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not for profit organisation supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure that those in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.
KARITANE'S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Provide education and support on the unique challenges of parenting to mums and dads with children from birth to 5 years of age. Karitane support new parents around sleep and settling, establishing routines, feeding and nutrition, toddler behaviour and pre and post natal anxiety and depression.
1300 227 464
Raphael Services
Monday to Friday,
8am to 4.30pm
St John of God Raphael Services help parents and families with perinatal anxiety and depression.
(02) 9839 0900
CENTRE FOR RURAL AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH
Gidget Foundation Australia is a not for profit organisation supporting the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure that those in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.
(02) 6363 8444
SUICIDE CALL
BACK SERVICE
A nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
1300 659 467
OPEN ARMS -
VETERANS AND FAMILIES COUNSELLING
Open Arms counsellors and staff understand veteran and military culture. We can provide specialised support to improve your mental health and wellbeing and can help with anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, sleep difficulties and substance abuse. We offer free and confidential counselling and group programs.
1800 011 046