Mental health resources and support services for Learn Local students and staff.
Mental Health Victoria (website)
Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health in Victoria. Specialising in public policy, workforce development and training, and services. The Mental Health Victoria maintains up to date details of available community resources and support services.
Target Group: Victorian service providers, adults and young people
Website: https://www.mhvic.org.au/
Head to Health (phoneline and hubs)
When a Victorian resident calls HeadtoHealth, they will receive free advice and support from an experienced mental health professional to find the best ways to get the help they need, by:
- connecting with suitable existing services
- receiving care at a HeadtoHealth hub, either onsite or through telehealth
- connecting them to a specialist or an acute mental health service, incl. emergency care.
Target Group: Victorian adults and young people
Phone: 1800 595 212
Website: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Primary Health Network (website)
Federally funded initiative, the PHNs respond to the local health needs of their communities, bringing existing resources together and funding additional services to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for everyone.
Target Group: Victorian adults and young people
Website: https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/PHN-Home
Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year olds.
Target Group: Young people
Website: https://headspace.org.au/
Beyond Blue
Mental Health Support line
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 Hrs)
Lifeline
Mental Health Support line
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 13 11 14 (24 Hrs)
Suicide Call Back Service
Mental Health Support and Referral line.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1300 659 467 (24 Hrs)
Head to Health
Mental Health Support and Referral line.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 595 212
eheadspace
Mental health and wellbeing support information and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families.
Target Group: Young people
Phone: 1800 650 890
MindSpot Clinic
Phone and online service for people with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood or depression.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 61 44 34. 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-6pm (Sat)
Tandem Support and Referral Line
Information, support, advocacy or referral for family members or friends who are supporting a person with mental health issues.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 314 325
Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
Information, support or referral for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1300 657 380, 9am-5pm / 7 days a week
Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline
Counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 33 4673 8am-9pm / 7 days a week
QLife (phoneline)
Phone and web-based services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
Target Group: Adults and young people (LGBTIQ +)
Phone: 1800 184 527, 3pm-12am / 7 days a week
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) (phoneline)
Telephone information, counselling and referral service.
Target Group: Women
Phone: 1300 726 306, 9am-7:30pm AEST (Mon-Fri)
The Compassionate Friends Victoria (phoneline)
Information and peer support for families trying to rebuild their lives after the death of a child, sibling or grandchild.
Target Group: Victorian adults and young people
Phone: 9888 4944 or 1300 064 068 24/7.
Mental Health Foundation Australia (phoneline)
National Mental Health Helpline offers emotional and practical support to families, carers and individuals with mental health issues.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1300 643 287
Open Arms (Veterans and Families Counselling)
24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, and their families.
Target Group: Veterans and their families
Phone: 1800 011 046
Brother to Brother (phoneline)
24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal men has been set up to provide extra support during the coronavirus pandemic.
Target Group: Aboriginal men
Phone: 1800 435 799
The Department of Health -COVID-19 Disability Information Hotline and website.
As some people with a disability will be at greater risk during this time, the government has developed these resources to offer additional support and information for people living with a disability.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 643 787
Website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/disability-services-sector-coronavirus-covid-19
Life in Mind (webpage)
A webpage with a list of mental health resources dedicated to mental health supports during COVID-19.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Head to Health (webpage)
A website developed by people with lived experience, and contains updated info on COVID-19 while acting as a portal for digital mental health resources.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Website: https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Recovery Connect (webpage)
Recovery Connect brings together services and supports from charities, organisations and government directly to you. This assistance helps people prepare for and recover from disasters and major natural events.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Orange Door
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: Visit website to find your local service.
Website: https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au/
1800 RESPECT
This is a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counseling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website: https://1800respect.org.au/
Men’s Referral Service
For people at risk of using family violence free, confidential, expert support for men and their family and friends.
Target Group: Men
Phone: 1300 766 491
Website: https://ntv.org.au/get-help/
MensLine Australia
Supports men and boys who are dealing with family and relationship difficulties.
Target Group: Men
Phone: 1300 789 978, 24 hours / 7 days
Website: https://mensline.org.au/
Bushfire Recovery Line (phone line)
A free, confidential, twenty-four-hour telephone support service for people across Australia who have been affected by bushfires
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 134 357
Financial Counselling Australia
Access free resources and advice from a private financial counsellor.
Target Group: Adults and young people
Phone: 1800 007 007
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