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 try one of these services:
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
Mental Health Support – Crisis Assessment Team (C.A.T)
Outer Eastern CAT 1300 721 927
Southern Health CAT 1300 369 012
Child Protection/Family Support Services
DHHS (after hours) 131 278
Child First 9705 3939
If you want evidence-based, self-help resources, please check out:
Client Resource Centre
http://www.raisingchildren.net.au
http://www.headspace.com (including self-guided meditation and stress-reduction programs)
And finally, you can email 12points.psychology@gmail.com with THERATRAK in the subject if you want to be informed when we launch our online therapeutic support platform in a few weeks time, or complete the contact form below.
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