Resources if you need further help
Beyondblue:
- Phone: 1300 22 4636
- Email: infoline@beyondblue.org.au
The beyondblue info line provides information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and referrals to relevant services. You can call the info line for the cost of a local call or send an email. If you require a translator, the info line operator will request one through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS).
- Information about beyondblue’s info line service
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, call through the National Relay Service:
- TTY: Ph 133 677 and ask for 1300 22 4636.
- Speak and Listen (SSR): Ph 1300 555 727 and ask for 1300 22 4636.
- Internet Relay: connect to www.relayservice.com.au and ask for 1300 22 4636.
Life Line:
You can call 131114 24/7 for support or visit www.lifeline.org.au. Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to confidential online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services. Find out how these services can help you, a friend or loved one.
MensLine
MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
1300 78 99 78 Available 24/7
www.mensline.org.au
Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health (ACPMH)
www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au
Information on post-traumatic mental health problems and general advice about treatment
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Telephone counselling and online resources for those at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide
The Australian Psychological Society
www.psychology.org.au or 1800 333 497
Find a psychologist, information on psychological services and the APS
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
www.mmha.org.au
Mental health information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
CRUfAD
www.crufad.org
Information and internet-based education and treatment programs for people with depression and anxiety
Carers Australia
1800 242 636 or www.carersaustralia.com.au
Family carer support and counselling in each state and territory
Brain Injury Australia
www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au
Information and advocacy for people with an acquired brain injury and their families
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
www.scia.org.au
Information, support and advocacy for people with a spinal cord injury and their families