Support Directory

Get Online or Phone Support

Crisis Support
Phone and online counselling

1800RESPECT

CALL: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
WEBSITE: 1800respect.org.au

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Individuals can also access local support services and search the internet using Daisy, a free app developed by 1800RESPECT that protects user privacy.

Lifeline

CALL: 131114
WEBSITE: lifeline.org.au

24/7 phone counselling, and online crisis support chat available each evening.

Suicide Callback Service

CALL: 1300 659 467
WEBSITE: suicidecallbackservice.org.au

National 24/7 professional telephone & online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.

Beyond Blue

CALL: 1300 224 636
WEBSITE: beyondblue.org.au

Telephone (24/7), online and email counselling.

Working Women’s Centre

CALL: 1800 652 697
WEBSITE: wwcsa.org.au

Legal advice. Information. Advocacy. Our team of Lawyers are here for you; to provide comprehensive and confidential legal advice to workers..

QLife

CALL: 1800 184 537
WEBSITE: qlife.org.au

Online chat or phone counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.

Apps

The Black Dog Institute Digital Tools & Apps

WEBSITE: blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/

Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing developed and successfully tested through research trials that you can access anywhere at no cost.

BeyondNow

WEBSITE: beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning

An app and online tool that helps users create a safety plan for when experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Smiling Mind

WEBSITE: smilingmind.com.au

A website and app teaching mindfulness meditation to young people and adults.

The Check-In

WEBSITE: emergingminds.com.au/resources/check-app-supporting-friend

An app to help young people take the fear out of having a conversation with a friend who might be struggling

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

MindSpot – Indigenous Wellbeing

WEBSITE: mindspot.org.au/course/indigenous-wellbeing/

A course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults to learn to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Financial

Financial Counselling Australia

CALL: 1800 007 007
WEBSITE: financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au

Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor.

Self-Guided Programs

Lived Experience Development, Governance & Education (LEDGE)

WEBSITE: lelan.org.au/ledge-intro-leadership-modules-home/

Free online learning modules for people who want to use their lived experience to inform decision making and influence change in the mental health and social services sector.

MoodGYM

WEBSITE: moodgym.com.au

A free, interactive program based on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) to help prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.

MyCompass

WEBSITE: mycompass.org.au

A free, online interactive self-help CBT service for people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress. It’s also appropriate for people who simply want to build good mental health.

MindSpot – The Wellbeing Course

WEBSITE: mindspot.org.au/course/wellbeing

A course for 26–65 year olds experiencing symptoms of low mood, depression, stress, social anxiety, panic attacks or excessive worry.

Moderated Forums

Beyond Blue Online Forums

WEBSITE: Beyond Blue Online Forums

Safe, supportive moderated online peer support forums for a range of mental health issues and demographics.

Sane Australia

WEBSITE: sane.org

Moderated forums providing peer-to-peer support.

Young people

Kids Helpline

CALL: 1800 551 800
WEBSITE: kidshelpline.com.au

24/7 phone and online counselling for youth (5-25yrs).

eheadspace

CALL: 1800 650 890
WEBSITE: headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/talk-about-mental-health

eheadspace is a national online or phone mental health support service for young people aged 12 to 25, and for family who are seeking support about how to help a young person (aged 12-25) in their life. Designed for short term support; one session might be enough for you or you can come back at any time for another session.

ReachOut

WEBSITE: au.reachout.com

A safe place for kids and young people to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better. when life doesn't go as planned. A safe, online place for parents / guardians to get information and support to help you and your teen feel better. A whole-school approach to student wellbeing that's credible, flexible and free.