Online Resources
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Beacon 2.0
Directory of online programs, resources, apps, and support groups
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Bite Back (12-18 years)
Online space by the Black Dog Institute with resources, videos, chat forums, self-care strategies and progress tracking
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Black Dog Institute
Information covering depression and bipolar disorder, fact sheets, information on getting help.
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Blue Pages 15+ years
Information about depression and anxiety, online screening tests and links to helpful resources
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Head to Health
Digital mental health services, information and support
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Reach Out
Factsheets, tools, community forums and support
Counselling and Treatment
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eheadspace (12-25 years)
Online or telephone counselling for a range of issues
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Lifeline
Toolkits and information sheets, and a lifeline service finder.
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Mensline
Telephone and online support, information and referrals for men with mental health, drug and alcohol, and relationship concerns
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Sane 15+ years
Telephone counselling, online helpline and forum and resources for patients and family experiencing mental illness
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Suicide Call Back Service
Telephone counselling and resources to people at risk of suicide, carers and those bereaved by suicide
Apps
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BeyondNow
Suicide safety planning app by Beyond Blue
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Operation Life
Suicide awareness for veterans, ex-serving personnel, and their families
What supports are available?
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Safe Haven
Safe Haven provides a free, non-clinical alternative to the Emergency Department for suicide support. The Safe Haven Peer Support team have their own personal lived experience of suicidal distress.
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Head To Health
Head to Health offers a safe and welcoming place for people to access mental health information, services and supports from multidisciplinary care teams over extended hours. Anyone can reach out for support for themselves or a loved one. It is free and no appointment or referral is needed.
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