YOUTH RESOURCES
BiteBack
Program developed for 12-16 year olds in order to improve mental fitness. Competitions and prizes are included, and there is a think-tank for sending in positive thoughts and aspects of their days. Aims to increase resilience in kids.
Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS)
1300 721 827
Specialist mental health support services for children and young people up to the age of 24 years.
Eastern Health Mental Health Triage
Click here for further information
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.
Headspace
1800 650 890
group chats: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/group-chat/
messaging professionals: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/connect-with-a-clinician/
Mental health resources for young people.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Call any time for any reason for some phone counselling as a 5-25 year-old.
Minus 18
Social inclusion, education, advocacy, youth empowerment of young LGBTQIA+ people
MoodGYM
Anonymous, free, interactive self-help book teaching skills to help prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Rainbow Network
https://www.rainbownetwork.com.au
9479 8870
A database providing further information, services, groups and resources for LGBTQIA+ people.
Red Frogs
For young people struggling with AUDs
Provides information on alcohol use to kids at events and at schoolies. Various factsheets to explain how alcohol affects a person.
BeyondBlue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/young-people
1300 22 4636
Factsheets, resources and podcast on mental health.
7 Cups
Free online 24h chat tool with trained professionals. Available as an app or as a website.
Parent or guardian resources for young people
Parents of Gender Diverse Children
9663 6733
Confidential, non-judgemental direct peer support for families with gender diverse children. Also has a parent peer support hub for parents, and social groups.
Rainbow Families
https://www.rainbowfamilies.com.au/
Charity that supports LGBTQ+ families (both parents and kids) through inclusive and save services, spaces, programs and resources.
Transcend Australia
Provides free peer navigation and support services, community support, education, resources and youth leadership opportunities for trans, gender diverse and non-binary young people, their parents and carers.