Resources
beyondblue: the national depression initiative 1300 22 4636 or www.beyondblue.org.au
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatments and where to get help.
www.youthbeyondblue.com
beyondblue’s website for young people – information on depression, anxiety and how to help a friend.
13 11 14
Counselling, information and referral.
1800 18 7263 or www.sane.org.au
Information about mental illness symptoms, treatments, where to go for support and help for carers.
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
(02) 9840 3333 or www.mmha.org.au
Mental health information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
1800 55 1800
Counselling for children and young people aged between five and 25.
1300 78 99 78
Support for men and their families.
1300 659 467 or www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Telephone support and online resources for those at risk of suicide, their carers and those bereaved by suicide.
1300 651 251
Counselling, crisis intervention, information and referral.
Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PaNDa)
1300 726 306 or www.panda.org.au
Support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal depression, including partners and extended family.
1800 242 636 or www.carersaustralia.com.au
Family carer support and counselling in each state and territory.
Headspace – Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation
www.headspace.org.au
Information, support and help for young people.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Information about depression and bipolar disorder.
www.reachout.com
Information to help young people through tough times.