Need Help?
If your life is in danger, please call 000
There are many resources to which you can refer for information about mental illness. Helplines, websites
and government mental health information services provide a range of services.

Australian Government: Head to Health
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organizations. Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
headtohealth.gov.au/

Beyond Blue Support Service – Support. Advice. Action
Information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety-related matters. Phone: 1300 22 46 36
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/

Blue Knot Foundation Helpline (formerly Adults Surviving Child Abuse)
The Blue Knot Helpline provides information and short term counseling nationally via telephone for adults survivors of childhood trauma on 1300 657 380 and email helpline@blueknot.org.au
7 days a week 9am to 5pm AEST.
www.blueknot.org.au

Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers. Phone: 1800 33 4673
thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/

Carer Gateway
Are you one of the 2.5 million Australians who care for a loved one, friend, or neighbor? Find out information about the support services available to you, on the Carer Gateway.
www.carergateway.gov.au

Friendline
FriendLine is for anyone who needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. All conversations with FriendLine are casual and anonymous and our friendly volunteers are ready to talk about anything and everything.
friendline.org.au

Gambling Helpline
Starting to think gambling might be a problem? Find out about the signs of a problem and assess gambling issues and spending. Phone: 1800 858 858
http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time.
www.headspace.org.au/

Kids Help Line
Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counseling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Phone: 1800 55 18 00
www.kidshelp.com.au/

Lifeline
24-hour telephone counseling service. Phone: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 13 11 14 6pm – 12midnight AEST
www.lifeline.org.au/

Mensline Australia
A dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. Phone: 1300 78 99 78
www.mensline.org.au/

Mindframe-Media
For media and resource information about suicide in Australia
mindframe.org.au/

MI Networks
Offering access to relevant, up-to-date information, peer support, and connections to local community networks, Mi Networks members provide a personalized response to the needs of individuals living with mental illness, their carers, friends, and family members. Phone: 1800 985 944
www.minetworks.org.au/

1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic family violence counseling services. 24-hour online support for workers and professionals.Phone: 1800 737 732
www.1800respect.org.au/

Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling is Australia’s leading national provider of high-quality, free and confidential counseling and support services for Australian veterans and their families. If you or someone you know needs support, call Open Arms at 1800 011 046 – 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit www.openarms.gov.au

PANDA – National Perinatal Depression Helpline
PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral, and counseling to thousands of Australian parents and their families. Callers do not need to have a diagnosis of antenatal or postnatal depression to make contact with the Helpline, PANDA is keen to support any new parent struggling during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby, as well as their partner, family, and friends. Phone: 1300 726 306 from Mon – Fri, 9am – 7.30pm (AEST/AEDT).
www.panda.org.au/

Parentline
Parent Line is a telephone service for parents and carers of children 0-18 in New South Wales. Phone: 1300 1300 52
www.parentline.org.au/

QLife
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships. Phone: 1800 184 527
qlife.org.au/

ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service. ReachOut.com is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation, an Australian non-profit with a mission to help young people lead happier lives.
au.reachout.com/

Relationships Australia
Relationships Australia is a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families, and communities. Phone: 1300 364 277
Relationships Australia

SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life – through campaigning, education, and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their families, and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia. Phone: 1800 187 263
http://www.sane.org/index.php

Stride Mental Health
Formerly known as Aftercare, we’ve been helping people feel better for over a century. Stride supports you in all stages of your mental health journey.