Crisis Support and Mental Health Resource Directory

IntraConnect runs on an appointment basis. IntraConnect is not a crisis or mental illness support service. If you or someone you know is in crisis or in danger, please do not use this site but seek help from emergency service providers. 

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EMERGENCY
Ambulance/Police: Call an ambulance/police on 000 or have a trusted friend/relative take you to the Emergency Department

 

NSW Mental Health Care Team: 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Specialist mental health care. Advice, referrals, crisis, support – Phone 1800 011 511. Triage and assessment service.

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Crisis Support
Lifeline: 24-hr phone & online counselling (crisis support) - 13 11 14, www.lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service: Free phone counselling for anyone affected by suicide (immediate crisis counselling, up to 6 free phone sessions with the same counsellor) - 1300 659 467, www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au

 

 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES

Anxiety and Depression
Black Dog Institute: National service for mood disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide and self harm, and wellbeing) - www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

BeyondBlue: 24-hr phone & online counselling (depression/mood disorders & anxiety) - 1300 22 4636, www.beyondblue.org.au

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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PANDA): Free national helpline service offering support for new and expecting parents 9am-7.30pm Monday-Friday - 1300 726 306, www.panda.org.au

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Mens Help Line Australia: MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au

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Children and Youth Mental Health
Kids Helpline: 24-hr phone & online counselling for ages 5-25 yrs old (relationships, school, mental health, parenting) - 1800 551 800, www.kidshelpline.com.au

Reach Out: Help for under 25s for help through tough times. Information, support, and resources - www.reachout.com

 

Headspace: National service for young people. Group chat, resources, and information - www.headspace.org.au