Mental Health
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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
Austin Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS)
Austin Infant, child and youth mental health service provide assessment and treatment for children and young people experiencing psychiatric, psychological and behavioural problems. The service supports children and young people up to 25 across Banyule and Nillumbik and children and young people up to 18 across Yarra, Darebin and Whittlesea.
Phone: 1300 859 789
Website: Austin Health: Child & youth mental health
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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
BounceBack
Free or low cost mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25. Regular online or in person sessions with mental health experts and psychiatrists, with help for your identified family/career if needed. BounceBack is for younmg people who need more support than regular counselling can provide. This service is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Phone: 1300 003 224
Website:BounceBack program - Each
Butterfly Foundation
Butterfly Foundation is for people 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
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
Young people can also access Headspace by visiting their local service centre. The nearest to Nillumbik Youth Hub are:
Greensborough
Address: Level 1, 78 Main Street Greensborough
Phone: 9433 7200
Website: headspace Greensborough | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services
Plenty Valley
Address: 415 McDonalds Road Mill Park
Phone: 9938 1940
Website: headspace Plenty Valley | Youth Mental Health Centre & Services
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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
MensLine
MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), relationship, stress and wellbeing. Access support over the phone, online chat or video counseling.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Website: Free help, referrals & counselling for men: MensLine Australia
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Nillumbik Youth
Nillumbik Youth supports young people aged 12 to 25 who are connected to the Nillumbik Shire. Nillumbik Youth 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
Open Arms
Open Arms is a counselling service for Veterans and their families. Support can be accessed 24/7 on the phone, with programs online for further support.
Phone: 1800 011 046
Website:Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
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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QLife
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Phone: 1800 184 527
Website: https://https//www.qlife.org.au/
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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