Below is a list of resources, useful websites and 24 Hour Help Lines.
Phone: 1300 224 636
Web: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor
Working to address all issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses. They also offer support for anyone experiencing isolation and the effects of the pandemic. Online resources also available for business owners.
Phone: 1300 364 277
Web: https://www.relationships.org.au/
Non-profit government organisation for family and relationship counselling and mediation.
Phone: 03 9214 8653
Web: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/health-arts-design/schools-departments/health-sciences/psychological-sciences/psychology-clinic/
Low cost counselling and psychological assessment clinic in Hawthorn in Melbourne’s east.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
24/7 help line for children and young people.
Phone: 13 11 14
Web: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
24/7 Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention. An online chat service is available (nightly, 7 days) from 7.00pm to 4.00am (Sydney Time). Available in Australia only.
Phone: 1300 651 251
Web: https://suicideline.org.au/
24/7 online and video chat also available. Available in Victoria only.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Web: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
A free 24/7 phone, video, and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide (i.e. people who are suicidal, supporting someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide, and health professionals).
Phone: 1800 184 527
Web: https://www.switchboard.org.au/
Connecting the LGBTIQA+ community.
Available 3pm-midnight/everyday.
Phone: 1800 015 188
Web: https://www.safesteps.org.au
Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre. They are available for tips and support including 25/7 Crisis phone counselling and safety planning.