RESOURCES
In case of emergency, always call 000 and don’t forget that your local GP and medical centre is able to provide mental health-based sessions (bi-weekly or weekly check-ins) while you’re waiting to see a mental health clinician.
Otherwise, if you need someone to talk to please select a resource below:
Recommended Resources
CRISIS SUPPORT (24 hours unless otherwise specified)
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
LIFELINE 13 11 14
- Suicideline (including text back & online service) 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps Family Violence Response Service 1800 015 188
- Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement 1800 642 066 (9am – 5pm)
- KIDS HELPLINE 1800 551 800
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292
- GRIEFLINE 1300 845 745 (12midday to 3am)
- Gambler’s Help 1800 858 858
- Parentline 13 22 89 (8am to midnight)
- Mensline 1300 789 978
- Pet bereavement (online support)
Mental Health Support – Crisis Assessment Team (C.A.T)
- Outer Eastern CAT 1300 721 927
- Southern Health CAT 1300 369 012
- DHHS - Eastern Division - 1300 360 391
For other areas and information: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/crisis-management
Child Protection/Family Support Services
- DHHS (after hours) 131 278
- Child First 9705 3939
- For other areas or information: https://services.dffh.vic.gov.au/child-protection-contacts
Self-Help Programs
If you want evidence-based, self-help resources, please check out:
- www.solutionpsychology.com.au/resources/
- www.raisingchildren.net.au
- www.beyondblue.org.au
- www.headspace.com (including self-guided meditation and stress-reduction programs)
Therapy Bytes
And finally, you can email clientprograms12points@gmail.com for information on Therapy Bytes or sign up to this innovative program that provides online support and access to useful coping strategies while you’re waiting to see a clinician.