Resources
Finding Support When You Need It
This page is here to connect you with trusted mental health resources that can provide the help you need. From professional counselling services to crisis hotlines and online communities, these organisations are dedicated to listening, supporting, and guiding individuals through difficult times.
We understand that it’s not always easy to ask for help, but your mental and emotional well-being matter. These resources are here to remind you that support is always within reach, and you are never truly alone.
Australia-wide mental health services: contacts for teenagers
Beyond Blue – Youth and mental health
- Aimed at young people aged 12 to 25 years
- 24-hour online chat service for brief counselling
- 24-hour telephone counselling service for brief counselling 1300 224 636
- Forums for sharing and learning from people who understand what you're going through
- Visit the Beyond Blue website to learn more
headspace
- Aimed at young people aged 12 to 25 years
- Connect with a clinician online or over the phone 1800 650 890 from 9am to 1am, AEDT
- Connect with a clinician via email
- Join the online community with peer group and professional led group chats
- Visit the headspace website to learn more
Kids Helpline
- Aimed at young people aged 5 to 25 years
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Confidential 24-hour telephone counselling service 1800 551 800 - Web chat and email counselling services
- My Circle online community
- Visit the Kids Helpline website to learn more
QLife
- Anonymous LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral
- Connect via phone 1800 184 527 from 3pm to midnight, AEST
- Connect via web chat
- Visit the QLife website to learn more
Reach Out
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Anonymous online chat and support - ReachOut peer workers are available from 3pm to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 5pm Friday
- Visit the Reach Out website to learn more
SANE
- Support complex mental health issues including trauma
- Connect via phone 1800 187 263 from 10am to 8pm, AEST
- Online community forums
- Visit the SANE website to learn more