Updated from Open Source Mental Health Resources as of 9 October 2024

  • Lifeline: 24-hour crisis counselling and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14.
  • Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support. Call 1300 659 467.
  • Emergency service workers: Responder Assist Clinic Contact: 1800 329 191 

  • Open Arms provides 24/7 free counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046.

  • MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78 24 

  • PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) supports families across Australia. Call 1300 726 306.

  • Headspace online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890.

  • Kids Helpline 24/7 counselling service for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 180

  • Parenting Resource Centre
    https://www.parentingrc.org.au/

  • Triple P Parenting
    https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/triple-p/

  • The Fathering Project
    https://thefatheringproject.org/

  • The Dads Net
    https://www.thedadsnet.com/

  •  Online program for parents
    www.parentworks.org.au

  • Online implementation of parenting strategies
    https://www.triplep.net/glo-en/find-out-about-triple-p/changing-lives/driving-mum-and-dad-mad/

  • Parentline: Trained, professional counsellors available 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 4pm to 9pm on weekends.

  • Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online.

  • MindSpot is a free telephone and online service for people with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression.  Call 1800 61 44 34.

  • Head to Health will connect you to local mental health services. Call 1800 595 212.
  • FriendLine 1800 424 287
  • SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 187 263 
  • Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380.
  • 13YARN provides 24/7 free and confidential crisis support. Call 13 92 76.
  • Thirrili provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents. Call 1800 805 801, 24 hours/7 days a week.
  • QLife provides nationwide telephone and web-based services for peer support and referral for issues, including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Call 1800 184 527.
  • Butterfly National Helpline is available for anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues. Call 1800 33 467

For Emergenices

For imminent danger to yourself or another person, call 000 immediately. 

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