The following resources provide information and support for mental health and wellbeing. They are intended to complement, not replace, professional assessment or treatment.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000 or attend your nearest Emergency Department.
Emergency Services
Police, Ambulance or Fire: 000
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Phone: 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service
Telephone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Phone: 1300 659 467
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Mental Health Line (NSW)
Mental health assessment, advice and referral.
Phone: 1800 011 511
Healthdirect Australia
Health information and advice provided by registered nurses.
Phone: 1800 022 222
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au
Child Protection Helpline (NSW)
Reporting concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Phone: 132 111
Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
ReachOut
Provides information and practical strategies for young people and parents.
https://au.reachout.com
Kids Helpline
Free counselling for children and young people aged 5–25 years.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
https://kidshelpline.com.au
headspace
Mental health services and information for young people aged 12–25 years.
https://headspace.org.au
Anxiety and Depression
Beyond Blue
Information and resources related to anxiety, depression and wellbeing.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute
Evidence-based information and resources related to mood disorders and mental health.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
ReachOut
Information and strategies for managing stress, anxiety and low mood.
https://au.reachout.com
Eating Disorders
Butterfly Foundation
Information and support for people experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.
National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
https://butterfly.org.au
InsideOut Institute
Information and resources related to eating disorders, including treatment programs and education materials.
https://insideoutinstitute.org.au
ReachOut
Information for young people experiencing eating and body image concerns.
https://au.reachout.com
Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy and early parenthood can involve emotional and physical changes. The following services provide information and support.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Telephone support and information for perinatal mental health concerns.
Phone: 1300 726 306
https://www.panda.org.au
Gidget Foundation Australia
Psychological support services, group programs, and information related to perinatal mental health.
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au
Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
Information and resources related to emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood.
https://www.cope.org.au
Trauma and Complex Trauma
Blue Knot Foundation
Information, support, and resources for people affected by complex trauma, including childhood trauma and abuse.
Phone: 1300 657 380
https://www.blueknot.org.au
Neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD)
Reframing Autism
Information and resources developed by autistic people and professionals.
https://reframingautism.org.au
Yellow Ladybugs
Information and resources for autistic girls, women and gender-diverse people.
https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au
ICAN Network
Information and resources for autistic and ADHD individuals focusing on strengths and lived experience.
https://icannetwork.online
Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia)
Information and services for autistic individuals and their families.
https://www.aspect.org.au
AMAZE
Information and resources for autistic people and families.
https://www.amaze.org.au
ADHD Australia
Information and advocacy related to ADHD.
https://adhdaustralia.org.au
LGBTQIA+ Support
QLife
Peer support and referral service for LGBTQIA+ people.
Phone: 1800 184 527
https://qlife.org.au
Minus18
Information and resources for LGBTQIA+ young people.
https://www.minus18.org.au
ACON
Health information and community resources for LGBTQIA+ people.
https://www.acon.org.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support
13YARN
Crisis support line staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander counsellors.
Phone: 13 92 76
https://www.13yarn.org.au
Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia
National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and suicide prevention.
Phone: (02) 5134 2100
Email: info@gayaadhuwi.org.au
Website: https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au
Bullying and Online Safety
Bullying. No Way!
Information for students, parents, and schools.
https://bullyingnoway.gov.au
eSafety Commissioner
Information and resources related to online safety and cyberbullying.
https://www.esafety.gov.au
Parenting and Family Support
ReachOut
Information and support for parents and carers.
Raising Children Network
Information for parents and carers from pregnancy through adolescence.
https://raisingchildren.net.au
Stepfamilies Australia
Information and support for blended and stepfamilies.
https://stepfamilies.org.au
These resources are provided for information and support. They are not a substitute for assessment, diagnosis, or treatment by a qualified health professional.
If you are concerned about your mental health or safety, contact 000, Lifeline (13 11 14), 13YARN (13 92 76), or your local Mental Health Line.