Covid-19 Mental Health Resources
Check out Head To Health, Australia's national website and resource for all things mental health, including support during COVID-19.
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services lists information and mental health resources for managing COVID-19 here.
Beyond Blue has launched a national helpline 1800 512 348 and website for a range of concerns related to COVID-19.
The Australian Psychological Society has published Tips for Coping and Maintaining your Mental Health during Social Isolation.
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services lists information and mental health resources for managing COVID-19 here.
Beyond Blue has launched a national helpline 1800 512 348 and website for a range of concerns related to COVID-19.
The Australian Psychological Society has published Tips for Coping and Maintaining your Mental Health during Social Isolation.
Crisis and 24 Hour Telephone Services
In an emergency dial 000.
If you live in the North West for urgent mental health care phone the Mental Health Crisis Triage Service: 1300 874 243
For immediate assistance call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for confidential 24 hour counselling.
Call the Suicide Helpline for free professional, anonymous support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Victoria.
If you live in the North West for urgent mental health care phone the Mental Health Crisis Triage Service: 1300 874 243
For immediate assistance call Lifeline on 13 11 14 for confidential 24 hour counselling.
Call the Suicide Helpline for free professional, anonymous support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Victoria.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Living is For Everyone: www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource. Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, this site is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.
BeyondBlue: www.beyondblue.org
Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the Australian community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience. The Beyond Blue telephone support service is available 24 hours on 1300 22 4636.
Depression
The Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
Blue Pages Depression Information: www.bluepages.anu.edu.au
BluePages provides information on treatments for depression based on the latest scientific evidence. It also offers screening tests for depression and anxiety, and links to other helpful resources.
Anxiety
The Anxiety Disorders Clinic: www.crufad.unsw.edu.au
The Anxiety Disorders Clinic is a specialist clinic that provides assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety disorders.
Relationships
Relationships Australia: www.relationships.org.au
Relationship Australia are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation providing relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Bereavement
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: www.grief.org.au
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is an independent, not for profit organisation. Its mission is to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities in order to enhance well-being following adverse life events.
Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource. Dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia, this site is designed for people across the community who are involved in suicide and self-harm prevention activities.
BeyondBlue: www.beyondblue.org
Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the Australian community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience. The Beyond Blue telephone support service is available 24 hours on 1300 22 4636.
Depression
The Black Dog Institute: www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.
Blue Pages Depression Information: www.bluepages.anu.edu.au
BluePages provides information on treatments for depression based on the latest scientific evidence. It also offers screening tests for depression and anxiety, and links to other helpful resources.
Anxiety
The Anxiety Disorders Clinic: www.crufad.unsw.edu.au
The Anxiety Disorders Clinic is a specialist clinic that provides assessment and treatment for adults with anxiety disorders.
Relationships
Relationships Australia: www.relationships.org.au
Relationship Australia are a community-based, not-for-profit Australian organisation providing relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Bereavement
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement: www.grief.org.au
The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement is an independent, not for profit organisation. Its mission is to build the capacity of individuals, organisations and communities in order to enhance well-being following adverse life events.
Traumatic and Dangerous Experiences
Phoenix Australia: National Centre for Excellence in Posttraumatic Mental Health: www.phoenixaustralia.org
ACPMH is based at the University of Melbourne and undertakes trauma related research, policy advice, service development and education. ACPMH services help organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events.
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS): www.istss.org
ISTSS shares information about the effects of trauma, and is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.
The Veterans' At Ease website encourages existing and ex-service Australian Defence Force personnel and their family members to recognise the symptoms of poor mental health, take action early, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Blue Knot Foundation (ASCA): www.blueknot.org.au
The Blue Knot Foundation is a leading national organisation that works to improve the lives of Australian adults who are survivors of childhood trauma, including abuse. It advocates, builds and delivers supports to facilitate recovery with and for people, families and communities affected by childhood trauma and abuse.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV): www.dvrcv.org.au
DVRCV is a statewide service in Melbourne, Victoria that provides training, publications, research and other resources to those experiencing (or who have experienced) family violence, and practitioners and service organisations who work with family violence survivors.
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Trauma: www.foundationhouse.org.au
Foundation House provides counselling and advocacy services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture and trauma in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries..
ACPMH is based at the University of Melbourne and undertakes trauma related research, policy advice, service development and education. ACPMH services help organisations and health professionals who work with people affected by traumatic events.
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS): www.istss.org
ISTSS shares information about the effects of trauma, and is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.
The Veterans' At Ease website encourages existing and ex-service Australian Defence Force personnel and their family members to recognise the symptoms of poor mental health, take action early, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Blue Knot Foundation (ASCA): www.blueknot.org.au
The Blue Knot Foundation is a leading national organisation that works to improve the lives of Australian adults who are survivors of childhood trauma, including abuse. It advocates, builds and delivers supports to facilitate recovery with and for people, families and communities affected by childhood trauma and abuse.
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV): www.dvrcv.org.au
DVRCV is a statewide service in Melbourne, Victoria that provides training, publications, research and other resources to those experiencing (or who have experienced) family violence, and practitioners and service organisations who work with family violence survivors.
The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Trauma: www.foundationhouse.org.au
Foundation House provides counselling and advocacy services to advance the health, wellbeing and human rights of people of refugee backgrounds in Victoria who have experienced torture and trauma in their country of origin or while fleeing those countries..
Humanitarian Aid Workers
People In Aid: www.peopleinaid.org
An international network of aid agencies dedicated to improving and supporting human resource management in aid.
Aid Workers Network: www.aidworkers.net
An online support network for aid workers.
An international network of aid agencies dedicated to improving and supporting human resource management in aid.
Aid Workers Network: www.aidworkers.net
An online support network for aid workers.
Migration & Immigration
Migration Help Forum: forum.migrationhelp.com.au
An online forum that provides support for people going through immigration processes.
InterNations Melbourne expats: www.internations.org/melbourne-expats
Social support and connection for expatriates residing in Melbourne.
An online forum that provides support for people going through immigration processes.
InterNations Melbourne expats: www.internations.org/melbourne-expats
Social support and connection for expatriates residing in Melbourne.