There is an enormous amount of information, resources and support available online. Here are some to get you started:
Anxiety, Panic and Phobias
Beyond Blue – The Facts About Anxiety
Depression
Beyond Blue – The Facts About Depression
Black Dog Institute (for Depression and Bipolar)
Headspace (for people aged between 12 and 25 years)
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)
Department of Health – Post Natal Depression and Anxiety
Playgroups WA (for people struggling with perinatal mental health issues)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sane Australia – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Beyond Blue – The Facts About Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Department of Veterans Affairs – PTSD Coach (Mobile App)
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault Services Throughout Australia
Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC)
Reachout – Sexual Assault Support
Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia
1800Respect – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
Domestic Violence
Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia
1800Respect – National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service
1800Respect – Domestic and Family Violence Services
Sexual Abuse in Childhood
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria – Sexual Abuse in Childhood
Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia, Obesity)
The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders
Drug and Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
Australian Drug Information Network
WA Drug and Alcohol Office – 24 Hour Alcohol and Drug Support Lines
Alcohol and Drug Foundation – Handouts and Online Resources for Young People
WA Drug and Alcohol Office – Information for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
Chronic Pain
Australian Psychological Society – Chronic Pain
Mental Health
Mindspot – Online Assessment and Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
Mental Illness Fellowship WA (MIFWA)
Sexuality, Gender Diversity, LGBTI
Living Proud – LGBTI Community Services WA
Freedom Centre (for young people under 26 years)
Adolescents
There are many services and private therapists who specialise in adolescent issues.
Headspace – National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Youth Focus – Youth Suicide and Depression
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (handouts and online resources for young people)
Freedom Centre (for LGBTI people under 26 years)
ReachOut – Sexual Assault Support
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
Veterans
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
Department of Veterans Affairs – Mental Health
Department of Veterans Affairs – PTSD Coach (Mobile App)
Department of Veterans Affairs – Mobile Apps
Family and Friends of those Experiencing Mental Health Issues (including addiction)
Beyond Blue – Supporting Someone
Headspace – For Friends and Family
Sane Australia – For Families and Carers
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
Mental Illness Fellowship WA (MIFWA) – For Friends and Family
Helping Minds – Mental Health Services and Carer Support
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
24/7 Suicide and Crisis Support
If you are at immediate risk of harming yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000 or present at the emergency department of your nearest hospital.
Beyond Blue…………………………………………… 1300 224 636
Lifeline…………………………………………………… 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service………………………….. 1300 659 467
Mental Health Emergency Response Line…… 1300 555 788
Vetline…………………………………………………… 1800 011 046
Alcohol and Drug Support Line…………… ……. (08) 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024
Meth Helpline…………………………………………. 1800 874 878
Parent and Family Drug Support Line………….. 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203
Working Away Alcohol and Drug Support……. 1800 721 997
National Help Lines
Carers Australia……………………………………….. 1800 242 636
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
Headspace……………………………………………… 1800 650 890
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 years and their families going through a tough time.
Kids Helpline…………………………………………… 1800 55 1800
A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
MensLine Australia………………………………….. 1300 78 99 78
A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
MindSpot Clinic……………………………………….. 1800 61 44 34
An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
Relationships Australia……………………………… 1300 364 277
A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
SANE Australia………………………………………… 1800 18 7263
Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.