Resources
Public support and information services
There are many great support and information services that everyone can access online. Here is a list of sites you might find helpful for further information or support.
Remember, if you are experiencing an emergency, dial 000 immediately!
LifeLine provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.
Telephone 13 11 14 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue Offers Support to Individuals to Recover From Depression
Telephone 1300 224 696
beyondblue.org.au
Sexual Assault Crisis Line A state-wide, after-hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for victim/survivors of both past and recent sexual assault. Telephone 1800 806 292, 5pm-9am weekdays and throughout weekends and public holidays.
Domestic Violence Victoria Provides contacts for domestic violence services in Victoria.
dvvic.org.au
Mensline Australia is a dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. menslineaus.org.au
Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling, information and referral service for parents and carers with children from birth to eighteen years.
Telephone 13 22 89, 8am-midnight, 7 days a week
http://education.vic.gov.au/earlychildhood/parentline
Kid’s Helpline Telephone and web counselling for children, adolescents and young adults. Telephone 1800 55 1800, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
kidshelp.com.au
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard Anonymous, free telephone counselling for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex communities of Victoria and Tasmania. Telephone 9663 2939, Monday-Thursday 6-10pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays, 6-9pm.
switchboard.org.au
ReachOut Parents Resources for parents of teenagers parents.au.reachout.com
ReachOut Australia Resources for youth
au.reachout.com