Support Services

CRISIS SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Angela Chadwick Psychology runs on an appointment basis and is not a crisis service.

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 – 1800 011 511. Triage and assessment service.

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

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

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
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