resources
There’s always someone to talk to. If you or somebody you know needs support, here’s a list of services that can help.
If you want to support the crucial work of these services, find out more at the links below.
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United for Global Mental Health International directory
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Australia:
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ReachOut
ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia.
Click here to provide immediate support to a young person in need.
$48 Gives access to ReachOut for 12 young people
$102 Provides a moderator to keep the forums safe for 26 young people
$255 Ensures ReachOut can respond to a young person in crisis
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Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
Every 90 seconds a young person contacts Kids Helpline. It's critical Kids Helpline remains well resourced to answer the calls for help from children and young people across Australia.
100% of your donation will go to helping Kids Helpline connect with more kids.
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headspace
1800 650 890
Supports young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support.
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Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
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Lifeline
lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home
13 11 14
Providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Yarn Safe by headspace
Well Mob
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
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lgbtqia - QLIFE
1800 184 527
Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues.
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Culturally and linguistically diverse
A platform for Australian mental health services and multicultural communities to access resources, services and information in a culturally accessible format.
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The Butterfly Foundation
1800 33 4673
butterfly.org.au/get-support/chat-online/
The Butterfly Foundation supports people with eating disorders and body image issues.
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LIVE4LIFE
The only mental health education and youth suicide prevention model designed specifically for rural and regional communities.