Resources Australia

Mental Health Websites and Phone Numbers

  

WayAhead Directory is a comprehensive online database used to find local services, to make referrals and access mental health information and resources. https://directory.wayahead.org.au/ 

The Mental Health Movement aims to educate & develop a more resilient individual.  http://mentalhealthmovement.com.au/

Bluepages provides information on treatments for depression based on the latest scientific evidence. It also offers screening tests for depression and anxiety, and links to other helpful resources.  https://bluepages.anu.edu.au/

Gotcha4life, creating social change to improve the mental health of males around Australia https://www.gotcha4life.org/  

 Black Dog Institute The Black Dog Institute is a translational research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible. https://blackdoginstitute.org.au/ 

The Stop Male Suicide project helps people to take action to prevent male suicide through our products, training and events  https://stopmalesuicide.com/

Blue Knot Foundation – National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma  https://www.blueknot.org.au/

Lifeline 131114  is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.  https://www.lifeline.org.au/  

Beyondblue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours / 7 days a week.  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

StandBy – Support After Suicide is Australia’s largest dedicated suicide postvention program, providing free telephone and face-to-face support to anyone affected by suicide  http://standbysupport.com.au/

Australian BPD Foundation Limited  promotes a positive culture to support the recovery journey of people with Borderline Personality Disorder and their families/carers. http://bpdfoundation.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467

National Debt Helpline a not-for-profit service that helps people in Australia tackle their debt problems. Our professional financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service. http://ndh.org.au  Call 1800 007 007

1800RESPECT Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse 1800 737 732

MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours / 7 days a week.

eheadspace provides mental health and wellbeing support, information and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families. Call 1800 650 890.

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free 24/7 confidential and private counseling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25. Call 1800 55 1800.

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 1800 184 527

Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) is Australia’s leading organisation committed to preventing and minimising the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs. https://adf.org.au/  1300 858 584

 

 

CATT –  Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team

A crisis assessment and treatment team (CATT) provides immediate help during a mental health crisis. Experiencing or caring for someone during a mental health crisis can be frightening but help is available 24 hours a day.

ACT – 1800 629 354 FREE– Mental Health Triage Service

NSW – 1800 011 511 FREE – Mental Health Line

NT – 1800 682 288 – Northern Territory Crisis Assessment Telephone Triage Service

QLD – 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55) FREE – 24-hour specialist mental healthcare

SA – 13 14 65 FREE – Mental Health Triage Service

TAS – 1800 332 388 FREE – Mental Health Services Helpline

VIC – 1300 363 746 FREE – Psychiatric triage (information, assessment and referral) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

WA – 1800 676 822 FREE – Mental Health Emergency Response Line