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Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Trained counsellors provide immediate help for anyone experiencing a personal crisis.
Australian Capital Territory
Mental health services and support specifically for ACT residents.
25 resources
14 24/7
21 free
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Beyond Blue
Support for depression, anxiety and suicide prevention. Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health.
Crisis
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Suicide Call Back Service
Free Australia-wide service for people affected by suicide. Provides immediate telephone counselling and support in crisis.
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1800RESPECT
National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. Provides information, counselling and support.
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ACT Mental Health Crisis Team
Crisis mental health assessment and support for ACT residents.
Helplines
4 resources
Helpline
MensLine Australia
24/7 telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
Helpline
Free
Medicare Mental Health
Free Australian Government service that helps you find the right mental health support, including Medicare Mental Health Centres and information for supporting someone you care for.
Phone
1800 595 212Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (public holidays excluded)
Helpline
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Healthdirect 24/7 Hotline
Free Australian health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Helpline
Free
Carer Gateway
Free Australian Government program providing support services for carers, including counselling and practical help.
Youth
3 resources
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Kids Helpline
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
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headspace
Mental health support for young people aged 12-25. Provides early intervention services including counselling, psychological therapies and case management.
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YouthLine
Telephone counselling service specifically for young people, staffed by trained volunteers who understand youth issues.
First Nations
2 resources
First Nations
Free
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis & Counselling Service
Culturally appropriate crisis support and counselling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
First Nations
Free
13YARN
24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters.
LGBTQI+
1 resource
LGBTQI+
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QLife
Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Veterans
1 resource
Veterans
Free
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Free and confidential 24/7 mental health support for current serving ADF members, veterans and their families.
Services
1 resource
Service
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SANE Australia
Support for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. Provides information, support and advocacy.
Online
3 resources
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eheadspace
Free online and phone support for young people going through a tough time. Chat, email or speak with a qualified youth mental health professional.
Online
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MindSpot
Free online assessment and treatment courses for anxiety and depression. Provides telephone support from experienced clinicians.
Online
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ReachOut
Online mental health organization for young people and their parents. Provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everything from everyday issues to tough times.
Hours
Available 24/7
Website
au.reachout.comEating disorders
1 resource
Eating disorders
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Butterfly Foundation
Support for eating disorders and body image issues. Provides information, support and treatment referrals.
Addiction
2 resources
Addiction
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Gambling Help Online
Free, confidential 24/7 phone and online chat support for anyone affected by gambling.
Addiction
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Family Drug Support
Free 24/7 telephone support for families affected by alcohol and other drug use.
Grief
1 resource
Grief
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GriefLine
Telephone and online grief support service providing support, information and referrals to people experiencing loss and grief.
Perinatal
1 resource
Perinatal
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PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression
Support for perinatal anxiety and depression for expecting and new parents.
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