During the holiday season, many services will be closed, with limited availability or at full capacity. Take advantage of reliable Australian mental health websites and support lines.
Many people can benefit from low intensity interventions such as online therapy either alone or in conjunction with face-to-face therapy.
Important points when recommending websites
Resources for practitioners:
Here are some e-Mental Health resources you can recommend to your patients/clients:
| Head to Health | www.headtohealth.gov.au | Digital mental health resources from trusted service providers |
| Beyondblue | www.beyondblue.org.au | Wellbeing and support services |
| Reachout | www.reachout.org.au | Reliable mental health apps |
| Biteback | www.biteback.org.au | Weekly challenges to help improve mental fitness and reduce stress |
| Youth | ||
| Youth Beyond Blue | www.youthbeyondblue.com | Support and counselling for young people 12-25 |
| E-headspace | www.eheadspace.org.au | Support and counselling for young people 12-25 |
| LGBTI support | ||
| Q Life | https://qlife.org.au | Peer support and referrals.Online chats also available |
| Pregnancy and perinatal period | ||
| Mumspace | www.mumspace.com.au | Supporting the emotional health of new and expecting mums |
| Mind the Bump app | www.whatwerewethinking.org.au | Resources for new parents |
| Mum Mood Booster | www.mummoodbooster.com | Evidence-based treatment for postnatal depression |
| Baby Steps | www.babysteps.org.au | Supports dad as well as mums |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander | ||
| Well Mob | www.wellmob.org.au | Social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing online resources |
| Guided self-help | ||
| This Way Up | www.thiswayup.org.au | Self-guided mental health courses |
| Moodgym | www.moodgym.org.au | Interactive self-help book for prevention and management of depression and anxiety symptoms |
| myCompass | www.mycompass.org.au | Interactive modules |
| Mindspot | www.mindspot.org.au | Therapist assisted online self-help |
| Smiling mind app | www.smilingmind.com.au | Web and app-based meditation program |
| Beyond Now App | https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning | Suicide safety planning |
| Drug and alcohol | ||
| On Track | www.ontrack.org.au | Alcohol and depression course |
| Hello Sunday Morning and Daybreak app | www.hellosundaymorning.org | Helps you change your relationship with alcohol. |
Mental Health Support Lines
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 | 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | 24-hour free counselling for suicide prevention and mental health |
| NSW Mental Health Line | 1800 011 511 | 24-hour service. Anyone with a mental health issue can use this to find the right care |
| Men’s Line Australia | 1300 78 99 78 | 24/7 help, support, referral and counselling |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | 24/7, private and confidential counselling service for 5-25 years. |
| Family Referral Service | 1800 066 757 | Brings together families, support services and community resources |
| Neami National | 9570 5933 | Community-based service to improve mental health and wellbeing in communities |
| 1800 Respect | 1800 737 732 | Support for those experiencing sexual assault, domestic, and family violence |
| Domestic Violence Line | 1800 656 463 | Trained female caseworkers providing counselling, advice, referrals and legal help |
| NSW Rape Crisis Centre | 1800 424 017 | 24/7 telephone and online counselling service |
| NSW Health Sexual Assault Services | https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/sexualassault/Pages/health-sas-services.aspx | Local sexual assault service |
| Eastern & Central Sydney Sexual Assault Service | 9515 9040 and 9515 6111 (after hours) | Local sexual assault service |
| Southern Sydney Sexual Assault Service, St George Hospital | 0113 2494 or 9113 1111 (after hours) | Local sexual assault service |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 | Free LGBTI peer support and referral |
| Mental Health Carers | 1300 554 660 | Support for carers |
| PANDA | 1300 726 306 | Supports women and families suffering from perinatal anxiety and depression |
| Gidget Foundation Australia | 1300 851 758 | Promote emotional wellbeing for expectant and new parents |
| Beyondblue | 1300 22 4636 | Information and support to achieve best possible mental health. |
| Eheadspace Support | 1800 688 248 | For young people aged 12-25 |
Drug and Alcohol Support Lines
| Alcohol and Drug Information Service | 1800 422 599 | ADIS is a 24-hour state wide telephone service offering support, information, advice, crisis counselling and referral to services in NSW. |
| Family Drug Support | 1300 368 186 | 24 hour a day telephone support to families and carers, staffed by volunteers who have experience of family members with alcohol and drug use. |
| Stimulant Treatment Line | (02) 9361 8088 (Sydney metro)1800 10 11 88 (Regional NSW) | Provides info, referral, crisis counselling and support for people who use stimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine and ecstasy. Free service with counsellors available 24 hours a day for support with your own or someone else’s stimulant use. |
| Opioid Treatment Line | 1800 642 428 | Provides information and referral relating to methadone, buprenorphine and suboxone. Free service available Mon to Fri, 9.30 – 5pm. |
| Alcohol and Drug Foundation | 1300 85 85 84 | Provides information and support on alcohol and drugs services and practical next steps. |
| More information from NSW health here |
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