Phone Help lines and Websites
If you need to talk to someone, find more information or find out where you can go to see someone, the numbers and websites below may be helpful.
For urgent assistance call Lifeline 13 11 14 which is a 24-hour telephone counselling service.
Kids Help Line
- 1800 55 1800 (free call from land line)
- www.kidshelp.com.au
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
beyondblue info line
- 1300 22 4636
- www.beyondblue.org.au
For the cost of a local call, the beyondblue info line provides callers with access to information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety-related matters.
headspace
Go to the website to find information, support and help near you. The National Youth Mental Health Foundation - offers a comprehensive website and one-stop-shop services that are youth-specific, and therefore youth-friendly. headspace employs a range of different health workers and programs with a focus on the needs of young people. These include; GPs, psychologists, alcohol and drug workers, as well as education and employment programs.
Orygen Youth Health
Orygen Youth Health aims to ensure that young people are able to access high-quality mental health, and drug and alcohol services provided in friendly, accessible environments.
SANE Australia
- Helpline number 1800 18 SANE (7263).
- Information and advice 9-5 weekdays EST. Request free InfoPack 24 hours
Children Youth & Women's Health Service
For Teen Health 12 - 17: www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=159
For Young Adult Health 18 - 25: www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=160
K.Y.M. Partner Organisations
Migrant Information Centre: www.miceastmelb.com.au
Anglicare: www.anglicarevic.org.au
Youth Connect: www.youthconnect.com.au
