Contact Numbers: Mental Health Support

These resources cater to diverse needs, with many providing round-the-clock support for various age groups and specific situations. 

• Emergency Services (000): Immediate assistance in emergencies.
• Barwon Health triage (1300 094 187): If faced with a serious mental health crisis in the greater Geelong region. Available 24/7 for information or referral.
• Lifeline (13 11 14): Crisis support and suicide prevention, available 24/7.
• Beyond Blue (1300 224 636): Wellbeing and mental health support, open 24/7.
• Kids Helpline (1800 551 800): Counselling for individuals under 25, available 24/7.
• Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467): Professional counselling for suicide-related concerns, available 24/7.
• 1800Respect (1800 737 732): Support for sexual assault and family violence, open 24/7.
• Better Health Channel (1300 650 172): Counselling for serious illness, end-of-life care, bereavement, available 24/7.
• SANE Australia (1800 187 263): Information on mental illness symptoms, treatments, and peer support forums.
• GriefLink (www.grieflink.asn.au): Guidance for living with grief.
• MensLine (1300 789 978): Support for men dealing with family and relationship difficulties, open 24/7.
• Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services (1800 011 046): Counselling and group programs for veterans and families, open 24/7.
• QLife (1800 184 527): Support for LGBTQIA+ communities, operating 5:30pm - 10:30pm daily.
• Carers Australia (1800 242 636): Emotional support for carers and families, operating 9am - 5pm.
• eHeadspace (1800 650 890): Support for young people aged 12-25 and their families, operating 9am - 1pm.
• Butterfly Foundation's National Helpline (1800 334 673): Counselling for eating disorders and body image issues, available 8am - 9pm.
• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) (1300 726 306): Counselling for women dealing with perinatal issues, open 9am - 7:30pm.
• Open Arms (Veterans and Families Counselling) (1800 011 046): Counselling for ADF members and families, available 24/7.
• Orange Door - Barwon region (1800 312 820): Support for family violence victims and families needing extra care. Full list of contact numbers available here.
• Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491): Support for men at risk of family violence, confidential and expert advice.