mental health resources
Dear Parents and Students
You may have heard the government’s concerns around young people’s mental health during lock down, particularly anxiety, depression and self-harm. Below are some links to information relating to these topics.
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You may have heard the government’s concerns around young people’s mental health during lock down, particularly anxiety, depression and self-harm. Below are some links to information relating to these topics.
Click on the buttons below to access resources
If you or your child are struggling with being in lock down again, please consult with your GP.
Here are some other services that can be helpful.
- Lifeline: 131 114 | 24-hour telephone counselling, information and referral service.
- BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636 | Provides information on depression and anxiety. To access professional counselling services, please make contact with your GP and ask for a referral.
- Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800 | Confidential telephone counselling service for young people aged 5–25 years.
- Headspace: 1800 650 890 | Free online support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their families and friends.
- ParentLine: 132 289 | Counselling and information for families with children (up to 18 years) from 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
- Men’s Line Australia: 1300 789 978 | 24–hour counselling and advice for men.
- Safe Steps Family Violence Support: 1800 015 188 | 24-hour family violence support service.
- Family Violence support: 1800 737 732 | There is an increased risk of family violence after an emergency. Help is available by confidentially calling 1800 737 732 or by going to the 1800 Respect website.
- Windermere: 1300 946 337 | Counselling and support for people of all ages affected by the bushfires.
If you have concerns about your child, please speak to the relevant hub about a Wellbeing referral.