Mental health resources

1. Advice on staying well

• Personalised on-line self-help program for your mental health:   MyCompass
• Interactive self-help book with exercises:   Moodgym    
• Young people Mental fitness challenges 13–16 years for improved wellbeing Bite Back:   
• Mental Health advice for Tradies: HALT (Hope Assistance for Local Tradies): 

2. Talk to your local GP

Your GP can develop a mental health plan with you

• Develop strategies to improve and maintain your mental health
• Referral to mental health experts, like a psychologist

3. Local Counsellors/Psychologists

• Private providers: Search online or ask your GP for a recommendation.
• Rural Health Connect: may be able to connect you with bulk billed online counsellors.   

genU Mental Health Support

Available to adults of all ages and abilities within the Western Victorian region. You do not require NDIS, or other Government funding to apply for this mental health support service with genU. 

Phone: 1300 558 368

genU | Mental Health Support

Maryborough Community Mental Health Service
75 - 87 Clarendon Street
Maryborough 3465
Ph: (03) 5461 0400
Fax: (03) 5460 4658
AH 1300 363 788 (also emergency & new referrals)

Bendigo Adult Community Mental Health Service
Cnr Condon and Crook Street
P.O. Box 78
Strathdale 3550
Ph: (03) 5440 6500
Fax: (03) 5440 6502 (MSTS)
Fax: (03) 5442 8436 (CATS)
AH: 1300 363 788 (also emergency & new referrals)

Castlemaine Community Mental Health Service
Slater House
142 Cornish Street
Castlemaine 3450
P.O. Box 82
Castlemaine 3450
Ph: (03) 5471 1000
Fax: (03) 5471 1088
AH 1300 363 788 (also emergency & new referrals)

4. Support Line/Counselling 24/7

• Crisis support, suicide prevention - Lifeline: 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm–midnight)   
• Depression and Anxiety - Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 for immediate help   
• Young people aged 5–25: Counselling  - Kids HelpLine: 1800 55 1800
• Young people aged 12–25, their families and friends Online support and counselling - eHeadspace:   
• Counselling for men: with emotional health and relationship concerns - MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
• LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral - QLife: - 1800 184 527 (3pm–midnight) or Rainbow Door: -  1800 729 367   10am  - 5pm 7days
• Feeling Suicidal Thoughts  Professional phone and online counselling Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Aboriginal Victorians Social and Emotional Wellbeing Yarning Safe'n'Strong: 1800 959 563
• Aboriginal men’s Crisis line Dardi Munwurro (Brother to Brother): 1800 435 799
• Alcohol and drug counselling and referral DirectLine: 1800 888 236
• Psychosocial & spiritual support including emotional care Victorian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry: 03 9654 1736

   

  Family Violence and Sexual Assault

  Business Hours

• The Orange Door: 1800 512 359  Mon – Fri for a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.

• Centre for Non-violence: 1800 884 292 - for women and children seeking support because of family violence, and men who would like to participate in Men’s Behaviour Change programs.

    24 Hour Crisis Response

• Safe Steps: 1800 015 188 - for women and children victims of family violence.

• Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 for victims of sexual assault.

• Men's Referral Service: 1300 766 491 - for men at risk of using family violence, and their family/friends. 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday

5. Peer and family support

• Conversation Matters: - for ideas and resources about safe and effective discussions about suicide
• RUOK: - for ideas on how to initiate conversations about mental health
• Stand By :Support After Suicide - For counselling and resources for people and communities affected by suicide

6. Identifying and supporting someone with mental illness

• Mental Health First Aid Training: for in depth trainingin how to recognise and support people suffering from mental illness
• Peer Support Line: BEING Supported: 1800 151 151 - 7 days, 10am–4pm and 6–10pm: for supportive conversations with counsellors who have lived experience of mental illness.

7. For language and support contact free Translation & Interpreting Service

1. (TIS)Dial TIS National on 131 450
2. Say your language e.g. Mandarin and wait to be connected with an interpreter
3. When connected with an interpreter, say your name, the organisation you want to speak with and their contact number
4. Wait to be connected to the organisation