"Building Your Network: Essential Contacts for Your Support Network"

Below is a list of mental health services that you can add to your support network.

Beyond Blue Provides information and support to help individuals, families, and friends manage mental health issues. Contact: 1300 22 4636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Black Dog Institute

Provides education and resources on mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.

Contact: (02) 9382 2991

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

LifeLine

Provides 24/7 telephone counselling and support for individuals in crisis.

Contact: 13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au

eheadspace

Provides online and telephone support for young people aged 12-25 who are experiencing mental health issues.

Contact: 1800 650 890

www.eheadspace.org.au

Headspace

Description: Provides mental health support and resources for young people aged 12-25.

 Contact: (03) 9027 0100

www.headspace.org.au

Kids Helpline

Provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support for young people aged 5-25.

Contact: 1800 55 1800

www.kidshelpline.com.au

MensLine Australia

Provides telephone and online counselling and support for men experiencing mental health issues.

Contact: 1300 78 99 78

www.mensline.org.au

National LGBTI Health Alliance

Provides resources and support for LGBTI individuals experiencing mental health issues.

Contact: (02) 8568 1123

www.lgbtihealth.org.au

SANE Australia

Provides information and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Contact: 1800 18 7263

www.sane.org

The Butterfly Foundation

Provides support and resources for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Contact: 1800 33 4673

www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au

The Salvation Army

Provides counselling and support for individuals and families experiencing crisis or mental health issues.

Contact: 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)

www.salvos.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service

 Provides telephone counselling and support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviour.

Contact: 1300 659 467

www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Youth Beyond Blue

Provides information and support for young people experiencing mental health issues.

 Contact: 1300 22 4636

www.beyondblue.org.au/youth

Note: This list is accurate as of September 2021. Contact details and services offered may be subject to change. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate assistance by calling 000 or visiting your nearest hospital emergency department.

Zenobia Domingo

Counselling Psychologist