CONTACTS
Below are contact details and links to useful support options.
24/7 phone services
In the case of emergency call 000 or 131 444 for non emergency police assistance
Domestic Violence Crisis Service 6280 0900
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Mental Health Crisis Team 1800 629 354
BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636
Healthdirect 1800 022 222
Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
LifeLine 13 11 14
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) is a seven day 24 hour outreach service. Their role is to provide a highly accessible and responsive acute mental health assessment and treatment service in the most appropriate setting.
- Phone: 02 6205 1065
- 1800 Number: 1800 629 354
General Practitioner
Need a GP?
The following link lists General Practitioners in the ACT by suburb.
Allied Health services
Includes: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Diabetes Educator, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, Hydrotherapy, Occupational Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry. Rehabilitation Medicine, Social Work and more.
EVERYMAN AUSTRALIA
Confidential conversations with experienced counsellors focused on men and their families.
Support is also provided to men who are at risk of homelessness, living with mental health issues like depression or anxiety, living with disabilities, men who are perpetrators or survivors of violence, men who are socially isolated, or having relationship or parenting difficulties.
Mon-Fri 6230 6999
ACT WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE
Supporting women in the ACT and Region for over 25 years. A Service for Women By Women.
Services include: well Women's Clinic, Counselling, Education, Specialist Medical Services.
Mon-Fri 6205 1078
WEBSITES
Below are links to online resources which provide evidence-based and up-to-date information on a number of topics that are relevant to personal and professional wellbeing.
Russ Harris provides resources and workshops centered around Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as links to ACT therapists. Covering a range of topics including anxiety, depression, grief & loss, relationships, trauma, confidence and adolescents.
The leading association for psychologists in Australia; find information on a wide variety of topics or use the find a psychologist tool to locate someone nearby.
Provides information and support to Australian’s living with or affected by mental health problems. Includes access to immediate support via the hotline.
A translational research institute that aims to reduce the incidence of mental illness and the stigma around it, to actively reduce suicide rates and empower everyone to live the most mentally healthy lives possible.
A clinical psychology practice with consulting rooms in Deakin and Phillip. There are also a number of free resources available on the website on a number of topics including CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), relaxation and mindfulness.
Information for all families including relationship difficulties, going through separation, dealing with domestic violence, financial and legal advice.
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for people aged 5 to 25. The website also contains sections with resources for parents or carers and schools or teachers.
Man Therapy is a men’s mental health campaign and a purpose-driven partnership whose mission is to reduce stigma, encourage self-awareness and promote self care among working-age men.
A telephone and online counselling service for men with family and relationship concerns. The website also includes a number or free information sheets and toolkits.
A mission-driven non-profit dedicated to inspiring, guiding and connecting anyone who wants to explore mindfulness to enjoy better health, more caring relationships and a compassionate society.
Provides relationship support services to enhance human and family relationships; with locations across Australia, offering family and relationship courses, professional training and development, family relationship centres and free online relationship advice sheets.
Access to online forums, guides and where to get help for those suffering from mental illness.