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Mental health resources and information
Mental Health Line: The Mental Health Line is a 24/7 service operating across NSW which is staffed by mental health clinicians. Anyone, including carers or family members, can call the line to be directed to the most appropriate care. The mental health professionals operating the line will assess the urgency of the call and make recommendations for follow-up treatment. Phone: 1800 011 511
Virtual Psychologist: Virtual Psychologist Is a free text based service to provide mental health support. Text 0488 807 266 to access the service
Lifeline: Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can contact Lifeline's confidential crisis support service. Trained volunteers are available 24/7 to listen and provide support and referrals. Phone: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: The Beyondblue Support Service offers 24/7 confidential telephone support, counselling and referrals from trained mental health professionals. All calls and chats are one-on-one and are completely confidential. Phone: 1300 224 636
Carer Line: Carer Line provides support, information, counselling and referral service is available from 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays. The service is staffed by experienced carer support officers and is available to carers, service providers and community members. Phone: 1800 242 636
Parentline: Parentline is a 24/7 confidential telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers of children. Parentline aims to nurture and support positive, caring relationships between parents, children, teenagers and other people important to the wellbeing of families. Phone: 1300 1300 52 (NSW)
The Alcohol Drug Information Service: The Alcohol Drug Information Service is a confidential and anonymous information, counselling, advice and referral service. Available 24/7, the service provides information such as safer injecting advice, parent advice and information on detoxification. Phone: 1800 422 599
National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line: The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line is 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au.
Family Law Hotline: Family Law Hotline provides a free telephone service for people experiencing family and relationship problems. Available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. Phone: 1800 050 321
Head to Health: The Head to Health website aims to provide unbiased, trusted and up to date information, online programs and resources, to empower and enable people to make informed choices regarding their mental health concerns.
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health: Listen to a podcast episode about COVID-19 and your mental health.