Resources
Emergency services and help lines:
Call 000 in an emergency if you feel someone is at risk of harm OR for mental health emergency assessment, support and referral contact:
Beyondblue 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline 9223 1111 Or Country Toll Free 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Lifeline 13 11 14
Men’s Line Australia 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
The Samaritans 9381 5555
Youth Line 9388 2500
Or Country Toll Free 1800 198 313
Youth Beyondblue 1300 224 636
Call 000 in an emergency if you feel someone is at risk of harm OR for mental health emergency assessment, support and referral contact:
- Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL) Metro callers 1300 555 788 Peel Region 1800 676 822
- The Acute Response Team CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
(8am to 10pm) 1800 048 636 (10pm to 8am) 9340 8222 and ask for Psychiatric Liaison Nurse - RuralLink - Rural and remote areas 1800 552 002
- Call after hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222
Beyondblue 1300 224 636
Crisis Care Helpline 9223 1111 Or Country Toll Free 1800 199 008
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Lifeline 13 11 14
Men’s Line Australia 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
The Samaritans 9381 5555
Youth Line 9388 2500
Or Country Toll Free 1800 198 313
Youth Beyondblue 1300 224 636
There are many great books, articles and websites available about counselling related issues. Here are just a few:
Kids Matter - children's mental health resources for families
Centre for Emotional Health - MacQuarie University - resources for mainly for child anxiety, but research related to adult anxiety too.
Beyond Blue - Has an amazing amount of resources, facts sheets and tip sheets for all mental health conditions for all ages.
Family Relationships - information and resources for separating parents. A great book list for children to help them understand separation.
Family Law Courts - information for newly separated parents about the separation process and legal requirements. Some resources for children.
Australian Psychological Association - Trauma and PTSD resources
Sexual Assault Resource Centre - Practical advice and publication about sexual assault and sexual abuse
Safe at Home - information about staying safe in the home when family violence is an issue
The Link Between Depression and Sleep Disorders
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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