Resources
Looking after your mental health is an essential part of living a balanced, meaningful life. Mental health touches every aspect of our well-being—emotional, psychological, and social—and influences how we think, feel, and relate to others. When our mental health is supported, we’re better equipped to cope with life’s challenges. Without it, even daily tasks can feel overwhelming and impact many areas of life. Prioritising rest, nutrition, and kindness toward yourself is also important. You don’t have to do it alone—help is available and reaching out is a strength.
Greenmind Wellbeing and Therapy is not a crisis service provider. The following services may be of help to you, depending on your circumstances. Here are some suggestions
- For immediate emergency, please call 000.
- If you need immediate support for domestic or family violence or sexual assault, please contact your local Police station or call 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732.
- Lifeline provides 24-hour crisis counselling, support groups and suicide prevention services. Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online.
- Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 support if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal. Call 1300 659 467.
- Beyond Blue aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. If you or a loved one need urgent help, you can call 1300 22 4636, 24hours/7 days a week or chat online.
- MensLine Australia is a professional telephone and online counselling service offering support to Australian men. Call 1300 78 99 78, 24 hours/7 or chat online.
- FriendLine supports anyone who's feeling lonely, needs to reconnect or just wants a chat. You can call them 7 days a week on 1800 424 287, or chat online with one of their trained volunteers. All conversations with FriendLine are anonymous.
For kids and teens:
- Kids Helpline is Australia's only free 24/7 confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 – 25. Call 1800 55 1800.
- Headspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 – 25 and their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890, or chat online.
For urgent complex mental health issues and complex trauma:
- SANE Australia provides support to anyone in Australia affected by complex mental health issues, as well as their friends, family members and health professionals. Call 1800 187 263 or chat online.
- Blue Knot Foundation Helpline is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380.
Specifically for Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander People
- 13YARN provides 24/7 free and confidential crisis support. Call 13 92 76.
- Thirrili provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the aftermath of suicide or other fatal critical incidents. Call 1800 805 801, 24 hours/7 days a week.
For women with cancer:
- Downloadable booklet on “Emotions and Cancer”
- Downloadable booklet on “Hairloss”
- Downloadable booklet on “Changes in thinking and memory”