On Line Mental Health Resources

Please note that numbers and details may change over time.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • 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

If there is an immediate risk to your safety or someone else’s, please phone 000 without delay.

Crisis Support 

If you are not in immediate danger but need urgent mental health support, the following services are available 24/7 across Australia:

Lifeline  13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Kids Helpline (5–25 years) 1800 55 1800

1800RESPECT (sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling)

YARN provides 24/7 free and confidential crisis support. Call 13 92 76.

MensLine Australia  1300 78 99 78

NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 (24/7 mental health triage)

HealthDirect 1800 022 222

For support outside Australia, please contact your local emergency number or crisis service.

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