Resources

Below is a list of resources, useful websites and 24 Hour Help Lines.

Links

Beyond Blue

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.

Relationships Australia

Phone: 1300 364 277
Web: https://www.relationships.org.au/
Non-profit government organisation for family and relationship counselling and mediation.

Swinburne Psychology Clinic

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.

Help Lines

Kids Help Line

Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web: https://kidshelpline.com.au/
24/7 help line for children and young people.

Lifeline

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.

Suicide Line Victoria

Phone: 1300 651 251
Web: https://suicideline.org.au/
24/7 online and video chat also available. Available in Victoria only.

Suicide call back service

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).

Switchboard

Phone: 1800 184 527
Web: https://www.switchboard.org.au/
Connecting the LGBTIQA+ community.
Available 3pm-midnight/everyday.

Safe Steps

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.