Mental Health
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Nillumbik Youth are here to support you.
Young people, their friends, parents, caregivers and support workers can reach out to us for support. While we don't provide case management, we can guide you on where to go next. You can contact us by phone, email, or by dropping in the Youth Hub.
Address: 32-34 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek
Phone: 9433 3111
Website: Home - Nillumbik Youth
13 Yarn
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are going through a tough time and feel like having a yarn.
Phone: 13 92 76
Website: 13yarn.org.au
1800Respect
Support if you, or someone you know, is experiencing sexual assault or domestic and family violence.
Phone: 1800 737 732
Website:Home | 1800RESPECT
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provide mental health support to help people get better earlier, get well and stay well. They provide 24/7 support on the phone and online chat.
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Website:Beyond Blue
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Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly Foundation is the national charity for anyone in Australia impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them. They provide anonymous, free support over the phone, webchat or email. Support is available 7 days a week, from 8am to midnight.
Phone: 1800 33 4673
Website: Butterfly
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)
CATT services provide treatment and support for people with acute mental illness whose behaviour is able to be managed within the community rather than hospitalisation. The Crisis Assessment Team also provides emergency response to people who are in psychiatric crisis and require immediate intervention. This service is available every day, from 8am to 10pm.
Phone: 1300 859 789
Website: CATT - Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team | healthdirect
Headspace
Headspace provide free support and counselling service for young people aged 12-25 going through a tough time. Young people can connect with a professional online, over the phone, via email, or in a person at a local service centre.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Website: Headspace
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Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a 24 hour online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Website: Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
Lifeline
Lifeline is a 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention service. Call, text or online chat to speak to someone if you need mental health help.
Phone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Website: Home | Lifeline
Partners In Wellbeing
The free service offers one-on-one support to help you improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and provide emotional support when and as you need it. This service is available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Phone: 1300 375 330
Website:Home - Partners in Wellbeing
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Reach Out
Reach Out is an online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Reach Out provides information and support on a range of issues.
Website: www.reachout.com.au
Suicide Call Back Service
Suicide Call Back Service is a free 24/7 national phone and online counselling service for anyone at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues. Call 1300 659 467 or visit the website to chat online.
Phone: 1300 659 467
Website: Contact - Suicide Prevention Australia
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