Mental Health Professionals

 Directory of Medical & Allied Health

 Practitioners in Mental Health

An Australia-Wide directory of practitioners in mental health. Note: This is not an emergency or crisis intervention directory. Practitioners will be appointment-based.

http://info.beyondblue.org.au/MAHP.html

Depression

ARAFEMI

 Provides information & support & contact details for careers, family & friends of someone with a mental illness.

9-5 M-F

PH: 9810 9300

www.arafemi.org.au 

Mental Health Advice Line

Not a crisis or counselling service, but provides advice, information and referral for any mental health issue.

PH: 1300 280 737 

24 hrs, 7 days

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mhal/index.htm?s_kwcid=TC|13371|mental%20health%20hotline||S||6276271304 

SANE

Provides information about mental illness, treatment & support with online fact sheets & podcasts. Also has an online Q&A service (takes around 3 days for a response); or a direct helpline.

PH: 1800 18 SANE (7263) 9-5 weekdays

http://www.sane.org/helpline/helpline-online 

Beyond Blue

Information & referral services for depression & anxiety. No counselling available on this number, however excellent resources are available on the website.

PH:1300 224636

www.beyondblue.org.au

Addictions

Drug & Alcohol

Directline

24 hour counselling for drug & alcohol issues. Referrals to detox (withdrawao), rehabilitation & youth substance abuse service for 12-21 year olds.

Online counselling available.

PH: 1800 888 236

24 hours, 7 days

www.counsellingonline.org.au/en 

Al-Anon/Alateen

Information & referral to groups supporting relatives, friends & partners of people with alcohol addictions. You can also leave a message to have your call returned on this number.

10am – 2.30 pm M-Thu

PH: 9642 3330 or 1300 252 666

www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/index.html 

Salvation Army

Referral to drug & alcohol programs, detox, & issues associated with substance addiction. All states.

PH: 1300 363 622

Gambling

Gambler’s Help

Counselling & assessments for gambling addictions. Referrals to counselling & groups.

24 hrs, 7 days

PH: 1800 156 789

Internet Addiction

Kid’s Helpline

Counselling for a numbe of issues including internet addiction

PH: 1800 551 800

24 hrs, 7 days

www.kidshelp.com.au 

Smoking

Quitline

Information & counselling to help you quit smoking tobacco

PH: 131848

www.quitnow.info.au

Tranquiliser Addiction

Tranquiliser Recovery & New Existence (TRANX)

Services for people with problems related to the use of minor tranquillisers, including assessment and referral, individual and family counselling, outpatient support, self-help groups, information and resource services and staff training.

PH: 1800 888 236 – 24 hrs

Grief & Loss

National Association for Loss & Grief Victoria (NALAG)

Referral service to grief counselors, self-help & support groups. Online resources & information on grief & loss. Telephone counselling or leave message to have call returned on Griefline: (03) 9596 7799

PH: 9329 4003

http://www.nalagvic.org.au/fh-wheretofindhelp.htm

Australian Centre for Grief & Bereavement

Online resources and referral only

Excellent source of information & support groups for people experiencing bereavement

PH: 1800 642 066

http://www.grief.org.au/

Self Harm & Suicide

Suicide

Lifeline

Provides counselling for people who are at risk of suicide. Also provides help and/or referrals to individuals who are concerned for others at risk.

PH 13 11 14

24 hrs, 7 days

www.lifeline.org.au 

The Samaritans (not to be confused with “Samaritans”)

Non-religious, non judgmental telephone support to the lonely, depressed, suicidal, or those at risk of becoming so.

Careline: 9381 5555

Youthline: 9388 2500

Countryline (Tollfree) 1800 198 313

Albany (08) 942 2776

TTY 9382 8822

24 hours, 7 days

www.thesamaritans.org.au 

Suicide Helpline

Provides counselling & support, crisi intervention, & information for people concerned about suicidal risk in others. P:rovies support for people bereaved by suicide. Facilitates referrals to services across Victoria.

Telephone 1300 651 0251

24 hours, 7 days

www.suicideline.org.au 

Self-Harm

Reach Out

Provides online resources: information, stories, support groups on mental health issues. Provides information about self-harm & resources on how to help others who are engaging in self-harm.

http://au.reachout.com/find/articles/deliberate-self-harm 

Just Ask Us

Provides information and crisis contacts for a number of issues, including self-harm.

http://www.justaskus.org.au/browse/health-well-being/self-harm

Anxiety

Anxiety Treatment Australia

Provides information about anxiety disorders, the treatment options, psychologists around Australia who treat anxiety disorders, group therapy & workshops, support groups, articles, resources and links to other sites.

http://www.anxietyaustralia.com.au/ 

e-Couch

An initiative of Australian National University (ANU), e-couch is a free online self-help program with  modules dealing with  depression, generalised anxiety & worry, social anxiety, relationship breakdown, and loss & grief.

It provides evidence-based information and teaches strategies drawn from cognitive, behavioral and interpersonal therapies. Easy to follow and may be quite helpful.ell as relaxation and

 http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome 

Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC)

Telephone support & information. Referrals to therapists specialising in anxiety & mood disorders. Weekly support group meetings, regular lectures, courses & workshops & social events & outings.

http://www.adavic.org.au/

Women & Children

Women’s Family Violence Crisis Services

Provide counselling, referral or information on safe accommodation for females only.

VIC  www.wdvcs.org.au

QLD http://www.dvrc.org.au/

NSW http://www.wrrc.org.au/DVlinebox.JPG/view

WA http://www.womenscouncil.com.au/

SA http://www.dvsa.asn.au/cgi-bin/wf3.pl

TAS http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/family_violence_counselling_and_support_service

NT http://www.dawnhouse.org.au/ 

Women with Disabilities

Is an organisation made up of women with disabilities who support women with disabilities to achieve their rights in Victoria. Issues include health, violence & parenting.

http://www.wdv.org.au/index.htm 

The Jean Hailes Foundation

Has a wide range of reliable information on many aspects of women’s physical & mental health.

Although a Victorian site, the ‘links’ tab holds an extensive list of national organisations that deal with women’s physical & mental health.

Toll Free 1800 151 441

www.jeanhailes.org.au

Men’s Issues

Men’s Line

Telephone support & referral to help men deal with relationships in practical ways.

1300 789 978

24 hrs,  7 days

M.A.N. (Men’s Advisory Network)

Provides information, resources & contacts for a wide range of issues that affect men & boys.

No counselling available on this service, but site has an excellent range of resources.

PH: 08 9218 8044

www.man.org.au

Youth & Children

Kid’s Helpline

Helpline for children & adults aged 5 to 25.

PH: 1800 551 800

Youth Service Seeker

A database of services, youth support & health practitioners. Search by location & service.

http://youth.serviceseeker.com.au/ 

HeadSpace

Designed for young people & their family & friends; provides information & resources on youth related mental health issues. Video information available. Also provide access to immediate help.

Covers general health, mental health & counselling, alcohol & other drugs.

www.headspace.org.au 

Reach Out

Improve understanding of issues that affect mental health & wellbeing, and provides information to better understand other people’s experiences.

Also has information on how you can get the best help from services, as well as opportunities to connect with other young people.

www.reachout.com

Relationships & Sexual Health

Relationships Australia

Provides online counselling, advice, referral to counselors, programs, resources & about healthy relationships.

PH: 1300 364 277

www.relationships.com.au 

SECCA

Supports people with disabilities in their efforts to learn about human relationships, sexuality and sexual health

http://www.secca.org.au/ 

A safe space, information, support and referral for young gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, transgender, intersex and questioning youth

http://www.freedom.org.au/

Insite

Covers a wide range of sexual health topics including pregnancy & conception, sexual dysfunction, sexually transmitted diseases, where to get help if things go wrong.

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Sexual_Health

Safe sex information and resources for young people.

http://www.istaysafe.com/istaysafe/default.asp 

AIDS/Hepatitis C

Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)

Provides information about living with HIV/Hep C, personal stories, and links to support and resources by State.

http://www.afao.org.au/view_articles.asp?pxa=ve&pxs=98&pxsc=&pxsgc=&id=287