abbacare.com.auNational Helplines and Websites
Townsville Suicide Prevent Network (TSPN)
07 4725 3664
A foundation for the development of effective suicide prevention initiatives
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories:
- People who are suicidal
- People caring for someone who is suicidal
- People bereaved by suicide
- Health professionals supporting people affected by suicide.
The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.
Beyondblue
1300 22 4636
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Black Dog Institute
Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
Carers Australia
1800 242 636
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
Headspace
1800 650 890
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
Womens Centre
4775 7555
A safe place for women incorporating support services and counselling.
mindhealthconnect
An innovative website dedicated to providing access to trusted, relevant mental health care services, online programs and resources.
MindSpot Clinic
1800 61 44 34
An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
SANE Australia
1800 18 7263
Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
Support after Suicide
Information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.
QLife
1800 184 527
QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.
Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling
1800 011 046
Open Arms care about the health and wellbeing of all veterans and their family members, no matter when or where they served.
ATAPS Counselling Services
4799 1799
Free counselling for people with mild to
moderate mental health issues who are
12 years and above; low income, debt or
money problems; pregnant women,
women in the first year after birth, or
after infant/foetus loss regardless of
income; and all Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people regardless of
income. GP referral.
ATAPS For Kids Counselling Services
4799 1799
Free counselling services for children
0-12 years with risk of, or mild to
moderate, mental health or behavioural
issues. GP referral.
CORES Wellbeing Counselling Service
0427 455 313
Private and confidential counselling
service specialising in, but not limited to
suicidal feelings, grief and loss, family
issues, separation.
Homeless Health Outreach Team (HHOT) - MHSG
4433 8200
Provides comprehensive assessment,
care coordination and clinical
intervention for homeless persons in the
community who are experiencing mental
illness.
