Kids Helpline is Australia's only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Webchat available
Beyond Blue is a leading Australian mental health organization providing 24/7, free, and confidential support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Webchat available
Anonymous, confidential and free mental health support for young people and their family. Available 3:00pm-10:00pm every day.
https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us/
Phone: 1800 650 890
Webchat available
Support services, guidance, and materials to make sure students are healthy and safe at your school.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/health/Pages/default.aspx
Lifeline provides confidential crisis support that is accessible 24 hours a day.
https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/
Phone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Webchat available
This service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Call: 1300 659 467
Webchat available
A non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.
Raising Children website provides a range of information to parents to assist with the raising of children.
The Victorian Government has partnered with headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation to develop SAFEMinds: Schools And Families Enhancing Minds, a comprehensive learning and resource package that will enhance the capacity of school communities to effectively identify children and young people with early signs of mental health issues, offer school-based interventions and refer appropriately when needed.
Information available for schools and for families.
- http://brave.psy.uq.edu.au
An On-line cognitive behavior therapy program for anxious children and adolescents and their parents (13 week program).
- http://moodgym.anu.edu.au
A cognitive behavior therapy website teaches people to use ways of thinking which help prevent depression.
Butterfly Foundation for eating disorders offers a multitude of services and programs that provide support, treatment, prevention, early intervention, education and training.
YoDAA
YoDAA is Victoria’s Youth Drug and Alcohol Advice service for young people or someone concerned and looking for help. We provide over the phone and online access to the information and support that you need. Available via phone Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Phone: 1800 458 685
Rainbow Door
Rainbow Door is a free helpline and specialist support service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and families. Available 10am - 5pm, everyday.
https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/
Phone: 1800 729 367
Text: 0480 017 246
Email: support@rainbowdoor.org.au
Bullying No Way
Supporting Australian families and schools with evidence-informed resources for bullying prevention.
eSafety Commissioner
Supporting your online safety — go to eSafety for advice and resources on keeping you and your family safe online. eSafety helps you prevent & deal with online abuse.