Other Support Services

Alcohol and Drugs: The Alcohol and Drug Foundation

• The Alcohol and Drug Foundation can help find help for you or a loved one experiencing harm from alcohol or other drugs. Call 1300 85 85 84 or visit https://adf.org.au/

Body Image: The Butterfly Foundation

• Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline is a free, confidential service that provides information, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues. Call 1800 33 4673 or visit: https://butterfly.org.au/. 

Family Violence

If you are in currently experiencing family violence, there are numerous support services available: 

• 1800 Respect (National Counselling Service) - 1800 737 732 (24 hrs per day/7 days per week) or website here
• Safe Steps Family Violence Resource Centre (VIC) – 1800 015 188 (24-hour hotline) or website here 
• White Ribbon Australia – Domestic Violence Hotlines here and Local State Support Services here 
• EDVOS Family Violence Support Services – 03 9259 4200 or website here
• Safe Futures – 1800 015 155 (Family Violence Crisis accommodation) here

Gambling Help

• Call Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Online help and details of state services are available at the Gambling Help Online website 

Grief

• Call Griefline on 1300 845 745 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday) or visit https://griefline.org.au/get-help/

Kids/Teens/Young People

• Kids Helpline is a 24-hour telephone service that is available for young people (aged 5 to 25) who need advice, counselling, or just someone to talk to. Call 1800 55 1800 or webchat 24/7: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling. Visit the website here 

• eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, 9am – 1am AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.

LGBITQ+

• QLife is a counselling and referral service for LGBTIQ+ individuals: call 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight daily) or chat online. Visit: https://qlife.org.au/
• More support services here

Men 

• Menline Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. Call 1300 78 99 78 or visit https://mensline.org.au/

New and Expectant Parents

• The Parent Well: https://www.theparentwell.com.au/

Mental Health  

• SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 18 7263, 10am – 10pm AEST (Mon – Fri), or chat online at: https://www.sane.org/
• Head to Health (phoneline and hubs)
• When a Victorian resident calls HeadtoHealth, they will receive free advice and support from an experienced mental health professional to find the best ways to get the help they need, by:
  •  connecting with suitable existing services
  • receiving care at a HeadtoHealth hub, either onsite or through telehealth
  • connecting them to a specialist or an acute mental health service, incl. emergency care.
  • Call 1800 595 212 or visit: https://headtohelp.org.au/

Parenting 

• PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia – supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. Call 1300 726 306 or visit: https://www.panda.org.au/
• For free, reliable information on parenting, visit the Raising Children Network – https://raisingchildren.net.au/
• If you are worried about your kids, you can find resources at Kids Helpline: https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents

Relationship Support

• Relationships Australia are a leading provider for individuals, families, and communities. Visit: https://www.relationships.org.au/

Veterans and Families Counselling

• Open Arms provides 24/7 free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and families. Call 1800 011 046 or visit: https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support/counselling