Where to get help
- Your doctor
- Lifeline, call 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline, call 1800 55 1800
- Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria), call (03) 9826 1422
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – Register of psychotherapists and counselors, call (03) 9486 3077
- SANE Australia – call 1800 18 7263 for information about mental illness, treatments and support for you and your carer.
- – call 13 11 14
- SuicideLine – call 1300 651 251
- Mensline – call 1300 78 99 78 for telephone support, information and referrals for men dealing with relationship issues, or visit their website.
- – call 1300 22 4636 for telephone support, information and resources for people dealing with depression or anxiety, or visit their website.
- Suicide Call Back – call 1300 659 467
- Carers – call 1800 242 636 to find out about short-term counselling and support services for carers and their families in Victoria.
- MindSpot – call 1800 61 44 34 for a free assessment and treatment service for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
- Support after – visit their website for resources, information, counselling and group support for people dealing with suicide.
- Black Dog – visit their website for information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of bipolar disorder and depression.
- – access mental health care services, resources and online programs.
- Poisons – call 131 126 for advice about poisonings, bites and medicine overdoses.
- National Domestic Violence – Call 1800 200 526 to talk to experienced family violence counsellors, 24 hours a day.
- Relationships – call 1300 364 277 or visit the website for relationship support for individuals and families.
- Direct – call 1800 888 236 for Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral.
- At – an online suite of self help mental health tools by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Michelle Sheppard 