It is normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed during a time like this. It’s important to remind yourself that this is a normal reaction and it will pass. There are plenty of ways to support other people, or be supported if you are feeling anxious or uncertain. Department of Health and Human Services - coping with feelings of anxiety
coronavirus.beyondblue.org.auNational Coronavirus Helplines | 1800 020 080 |
Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service |
1800 512 348 |
For immediate safety concerns, contact 000 | 000 |
Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
If you or someone you know needs help, you can speak with someone today.
Headspace Warrnambool | 1300 276 749 |
South West Mental Health | |
Warrnambool | 5561 9100 (8.30 AM - 7.30 PM) |
Camperdown | 5593 6000 |
Portland | 5522 1000 |
Hamilton | 5551 8418 |
Contact SWHS for self-referral or referral by others.
You will be put people in touch with the appropriate service.
For after-hours contact phone - 1800 808 284 (M-F 7.30 PM - 8.30 AM; weekends - public holidays 24 hrs)
1300 224 636 |
www.beyondblue.org.au |
Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible
mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
9382 4530 |
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au |
Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
1800 242 636 |
www.carersaustralia.com.au |
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
1300 659 467 |
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au |
Provides information and support to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
1800 551 800 |
www.kidshelpline.com.au |
A free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25 years.
1300 78 99 78 |
www.mensline.org.au |
A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
1800 61 44 34 |
www.mindspot.org.au |
An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
1800 184 527 |
www.qlife.org.au |
From 3pm - 12am. 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.
1300 364 277 |
www.relationships.org.au |
A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
1800 18 7263 |
www.sane.org |
Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
1800 737 732 |
www.1800respect.org.au |
If you are worried about unhealthy, abusive or violent behaviour in any of your relationships, you can contact 1800RESPECTor through online chat.
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Aboriginal Medical Services in each state and territory.
www.embracementalhealth.org.au |
A national platform for multicultural communities and Australian mental health services to access resources, services and information in a culturally accessible format.
1800 650 893 |
www.eheadspace.org.au |
Online and telephone support and counselling for 12 – 25 year old’s, their families and friends.
www.headtohealth.gov.au |
An innovative website that can help you find free and low-cost, trusted online and phone mental health resources.
Black Dog Institute have a list of support groups in every state and territory that can help you connect with groups of people who meet regularly to discuss their experiences, their problems and their strategies for coping.
The Beyond Blue online forums are also a great way to connect with people online, in a safe and anonymous environment, to discuss anxiety, depression, suicide and a range of life issues. Anyone in Australia can participate in discussions, connect with others and share their experiences with our community.