12 _Where to go for more help
In any emergency call 000
TELEPHONE:
You and others don’t need to wait for an emergency to call. These services are there to listen.
Lifeline
24-hour national telephone crisis counselling service and online counselling.
13 11 14.
Kids Helpline
Free confidential 24-hour telephone and online counselling for young people between 5 and 18.
1800 55 1800.
Suicide Call Back Service
24-hour national telephone counselling service to people 18 years and over and online services.
1300 659 467.
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyondblue
24-hour telephone support and links to local services.
1300 22 4636.
e-headspace
Telephone counselling for young people 12-25 years.
1800 650 890.
Mensline
24/7 support for men regarding mental health, family violence, parenting, relationship support
1300 78 99 78
Parentline
Support for parents 8am-10pm, 7 days/week in QLD and NT
1300 30 1300
ONLINE CHAT:
Sometimes people are too anxious to talk on the phone. An online chat is a good alternative.
Beyond Blue:
https://online.beyondblue.org.au/#/chat/start
eheadspace (ages 12-25):
Mensline
24/7 support for men regarding mental health, family violence, parenting, relationship support
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT:
StandBy Support
Support for communities and individuals impacted by suicide:
Roses in the Ocean
Lived experience stories and resources.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
Useful Websites:
Telephone Support:
1800-RESPECT
Free, confidential information, counselling, support to people impacted by violence and abuse
DV Connect – Womensline - 1800 811 811
24/7 DV support line, counselling, emergency transport, emergency accommodation.
Mensline - 1800 600 636
Free, confidential telephone, counselling, referral and support service especially set up for men. 7 days/week, 9am-midnight
Smartphone Applications:
See this website for a variety of apps which can help people in DV situations including children and people with disabilities.
MORE TRAINING
LivingWorks Australia
Targeted mental health training for communities, caregivers and professionals.
Mental Health First Aid
Training for those assisting adults, young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Vietnamese communities with mental health problems or in a mental crisis.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training
Free online training course for Australian residents.
SUPPORT SPECIFIC TO AUTISM
eFriend
5-10 virtual sessions (phone or video) to talk to a peer if feeling lonely, isolated and/or stressed who can listen and provide support. For aged 18+.
Carers Gateway
Phone counselling, connecting to other carers, skills courses and more for carers.
https://www.carergateway.gov.au
Minds and Hearts (QLD)
Professional services for autism: assessment, therapy, resources, blog, tools, etc.
Amaze
Find information, support groups, NDIS advice.
Playgroup Australia:
Find a playground for an autistic child aged 0-6.
http://playgroupaustralia.org.au/national-programs/playconnect
Aspect:
Get information about autism, assessment, diagnosis, schooling, employment, therapy services, workshops, etc.
https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/
I CAN Network:
Autistic-led mentoring programs, training & consultancy.
Different Journeys:
Autistic peer support group.
https://www.differentjourneysautism.com
Healthy Autistic Life Lab:
Supporting people in the autistic community to develop a healthy life with a healthy transition into adulthood.
https://www.facebook.com/healthyautisticlifelab/
Untapped:
Bringing together organisations passionate about the integration of neurodiverse individuals in the workplace.
https://www.untapped-group.com
Social Media:
My Autistic Soul Instagram page: lived experience of neurodivergence.
https://www.instagram.com/myautisticsoul/
Books:
Managing Anxiety in People With Autism: A Treatment Guide for Parents, Teachers and Mental Health Professionals by Anne Chalfant.
The Autism Spectrum and Depression by Nick Dubin.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE
WellMob
Social emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
YarnSafe with headspace
Online, telephone, group and face-to-face counselling and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth
https://headspace.org.au/yarn-safe
HitNet Community Hub
Culturally appropriate health and social information
http://kiosk.hitnet.com.au/public
iBobbly
A wellbeing and suicide prevention self-help app for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 15 years and older.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/ibobbly
Proppa Deadly
A compilation of audio stories for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women sharing their experience of anxiety and depression.
https://989fm.com.au/listen/programs/lets-talk/proppa-deadly-napsia- vin-that
Yarning SafeNStrong
A national 24/7 help line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, established by Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS).
https://www.vahs.org.au/yarning-safenstrong
1800 959 563
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER GENDER DIVERSE PEOPLE
(Sistergirls and Brotherboys):
Black Rainbow
http://www.blackrainbow.org.au/
First Nations Rainbow
https://www.firstnationsrai nbow.org.au/
Yarns Heal
Tekwabi Giz
SUPPORT FOR LGBTIQA+ COMMUNITY
QLife:
Free Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI+ peer support and referrals
1800 184 572
Safe Schools
Information for schools, parents and youth to make schools more inclusive environments for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students, staff and families with school transition plans and many other resources.
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org.au/
ACON
ACON helps support the physical, social and mental health of LGBTI people. Their website includes a range of helpful information, tip sheets and guides.
Open Doors Youth Service (QLD)
Drop in service, art groups, parents support groups for LGBTIQAP+ youth at risk of homelessness.
Living Proud (WA)
Support, information and resources to the Western Australian gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans* and intersex community.
https://www.livingproud.org.au
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia
Programs to help LGBTIQ+ people manage their health and access inclusive health services
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE PEOPLE
New Roots
An app to support and build the health and wellbeing of men from Arabic, Farsi and Tamil-speaking backgrounds, who have recently arrived in Australia.
http://www.ssi.org.au/resources/new-roots
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, health professionals and partner organisations across NSW to support good mental health.
https://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centre
Head to Health
Mental health support information for culturally and linguistically diverse people
BeyondBlue
Support information for multicultural people about mental health.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/multicultural-people
Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS)
NDIS funded interpreters and translators
VETERAN SUPPORT SERVICES
Open Arms
24hr telephone crisis support and free mental health information for Australian veterans and their families.
1800 011 046
PTSD Coach Australia
An app that helps people understand and manage the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
https://www.openarms.gov.au/resources/apps-and-online-resources/ptsd-coach-australia-app
RURAL SUPPORT
ifarmwell
A free, online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life's challenges and get the most out of every day.
The Ripple Effect
An online intervention to reduce stigma among males (aged 30-64) in the farming community and help beat rural suicide.
SUPPORT FOR MEN
MENSLINE
24hr advice, therapy and support for men with family and relationship concerns. Telephone with call back, online and video counselling. Registration required for online counselling.
1300 78 99 78
SUPPORT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Translating and Interpreting Services (TIS)
NDIS funded interpreters and translators
https://www.tisnational.gov.au/
Disability Gateway
Information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/
Better Together (QLD)
Supporting the mental health of people with disabilities