ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Anglicare
1800 809 722
Protects and empowers disadvantaged Victorian children, young people and families through crisis support and long-term support.
BPD Carer’s Support Group
0408 981 206
Support group in Ferntree Gully to support carers of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) to overcome feelings of stigma and isolation. Meetings on the third Monday of each month, 1-3pm.
EACH
1300 003 224
EACH provides an integrated range of health, disability, counselling and community mental health services across Australia.
Eastern Domestic Violence Service (EDVOS)
9259 4200
https://www.edvos.org.au/aboutus/
Program providing family violence services, includes access for refugees. Provides a wide range of services for those suffering from domestic abuse.
Eastern Health Mental Health Triage
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1300 721 927 (24h, 7 days a week)
Mental health service operating within the Eastern Region of Melbourne providing mental health assessment and interventions for people experiencing severe mental illness.
Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network
9800 1071
Provides a referral and access team to help health professionals, consumers, carers, families and the community to understand, navigate and access mental health, alcohol and drug and suicide prevention services in our region. This is the entry point for those with mental health issues seeking treatment options.
eFriend
Service for those feeling down, stressed, lonely or worried. eFriend workers have a lived experience of mental illness, suicidality and recovery, or have close personal experience. Workers can connect with you virtually over 5-10 sessions, have access to a wide range of services and can link you to further resources.
Elder Abuse Helpline
1800 353 374 (9-5pm, Monday-Friday)
https://www.eapu.com.au/helpline
Helpline providing support for those who may feel that an elder or someone being cared for is in danger of abuse. There is an interpreter service for those who do not speak English.
Family Relationship Advice Line
1800 050 321
https://familyrelationships.gov.au/
Provides information and support for those with families or in relationships. Can connect you to counselling if need be, and inform you on resources for you.
Family Access Network (FAN)
9890 2673
FAN works to combat those experiencing housing instability or those at-risk of homelessness through providing accomodation. They provide support for young mothers, LGBTQIA+ people and many more at-risk groups.
Financial Counselling Australia
1800 007 007
https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au
Provides resources and support for those in financial stress, works to improve the financial wellbeing of callers.
FriendLine
1800 424 287 (10am-8pm, 7 days a week)
FriendLine is developed by Friends for Good as a hotline for people experiencing loneliness. Volunteers will chat to callers for up to 15-20 minutes, and callers can call the free service once per day.
GriefLine
1300 845 745 (6am-12am, 7 days a week)
GriefLine provides counselling and support to people experiencing loss and grief at any stage in life.
Head to Health
Government-based website providing digital resources for mental health.
Head to Help
1800 595 212
Mental health hub based in Boronia for people feeling stressed, anxious or sad.
MensLine
1300 789 978 (24h helpline)
National 24/7 hotline, online-chat and video counselling service, supporting men with family or relationship issues.
Men’s Referral Service
1300 766 491
Service provided by No to Violence providing advice to men about family violence. Provides support for those who may need behavioural change, or want to make sure that family violence does not happen in their homes.
Nurse on Call
1300 606 024
A telephone service providing expert health advice from a registered nurse. Open 24/7.
ParentLine
13 22 89 (8am-12am, 7 days a week)
Confidential phone counselling service for parents and carers of children and teens in Victoria. Offers information, referrals and assistance on a range of parenting issues.
Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service
9076 8036
alfredhealth.org.au/services/psychotropic-drug-advisory-service-pdas
Provides information on how medications and substances work, and treatment options for people needing medication. Includes information on anti-psychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilising drugs, anti-anxiety medications, dementia medication, general medication and more.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Provides advice and support for those in relationships. Provides counselling if needed.
Safe Steps
1800 015 188 (24h support)
Free professional support services for women and children experiencing violence and abuse from a partner or ex-partner, another family member, or someone close to them.
The Hope Team
Outreach program to assist someone after having made a suicide attempt. Psychosocial and family support are offered, and assistance to link into community assistance. These programs run through Upton House, Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals.
White Ribbon Australia
https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/Find-Help/Help-Lines
Website providing access to various help lines for domestic violence, abuse and sexual assault.
Women's Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE)
1300 134 130
Free statewide service providing confidential information and referrals to women in Victoria.
1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732
Hotline providing support and advice for those affected by sexual assault, domestic violence or in need of counselling.