Resources
Supporting you to stay safe and well
Crisis Services
Mental Health
Mental Health Care Hotline 1800 011 511
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.
Anxiety & Depression
Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36
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.
Lifeline 131 114
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call Lifeline about suicidal thoughts or attempts, personal crisis, anxiety, depression, loneliness, abuse and trauma, stress or to get information for friends and family.
Mindspot 1800 61 44 34
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.
Adult Survivors of Childhood Trauma
Blue Knot Helpline 1300 657 380
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.
Substance Misuse & Addiction
Alcohol and Other Drugs. 1800 422 599
ADIS provides 24 hour 7 day a week telephone counselling, support, referrals and information for those affected by alcohol or other drugs. ADIS counsellors are trained to work with people who are concerned about their own alcohol and drug use, as well as callers who are concerned about their family or friends.
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.
abuse, their partners, family and friends, health professionals and anyone in the workplace working with people who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse.
Child & Adolescent Services
eHeadspace 1800 650 890
A free service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Bite Back
Promotes wellbeing and resilience in young people 12-18 years old through psycho-education, positive psychology and related approaches.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
A free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling services for people aged 5 to 25. Helpful information on their website for children and young people, parents and carers, schools and teachers.
Suicide Prevention 1300 659 467
National services that provides free 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide
Domestic Violence helpline 1800 656 463
The Domestic Violence Line is a NSW statewide telephone crisis counselling and referral service for women, including trans women.