Resources
For further information and additional resources, please consider the following organisations and services designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
Free phone and online chat counselling for young people aged 5-25 years of age.
Headspace is an organisation that provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25 years of age. Online information and counselling as well as phone counselling is available. Services include an Early Psychosis program and support for families, educators, and professionals.
Parent Line 1300 1300 52
Telephone counsellors are available to assist with parenting needs for babies, children, and adolescents.
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Free 24/7 phone service to offer assistance in finding the appropriate mental health service. Mental health professionals will complete a brief assessment and make recommendations for appropriate care including referral to NSW Health Mental Health services.
Suicide Call back service 1800 659 467
24/7 phone, online chat, or video counselling to people affected by suicide. Available resources include information on Depression, relationships, loneliness, bereavement, mood disorders.