Resources

Phone Numbers

  • Mental Health Line (for information and access to mental health services – this is not a crisis counselling service): 1800 011 511
  • Suicide Call Back Service (24 hours) Professional counselling service for anyone affected by suicide. Includes follow-up/call back service: 1300 659 467
  • StandBy Support (North Coast NSW 24 hours) For people bereaved by suicide: 1300 727 247
  • National Indigenous Critical Response Service (usually operates 24 hrs 7 days) Supports individuals, families and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma www.thirrili.com.au/nicrs 1800 805 801
  • ACON Health Northern Rivers Free Counselling (Mon-Fri 9-5pm) for adults who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) and people living with HIV. Up to 12 free counselling sessions a year with no referral needed www.acon.org.au/who-we-are-here-for/regional-nsw 02 6622 1555
  • Alcohol Drug Information Service Anyone who wants access to 24/7 support, information, advice or crisis counselling or NSW referrals for those affected by alcohol and other drug use 1800 250 015
  • Anxiety Disorders Information Line (9-5pm Mon-Fri): 1300 794 992
  • Beyond Blue 24/7 Mental Health information and qualified support for you or someone else: 1300 22 4636
  • Health Direct (24 hours) Talk to a Registered Nurse or after hours GP if you concerned about someone’s physical health: 1800 022 222
  • Carers NSW Carer Line (9-5pm Mon-Fri) Information, support and counselling: 1800 242 636
  • Domestic Violence Line Access to counselling, information and referrals for women experiencing domestic violence 1800 65 64 63
  • Mental Health Carers Australia (ARAFMI) (9-5pm Mon-Fri) Information, Support and counselling: 1300 554 660
  • Kids Helpline (24 hours) 1800 551 800
  • Mensline (24 hours) 1300 789 978
  • Parent Line (9am-9pm Mon -Fri 4pm to 9pm on weekends) Free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW 1300 1300 52
  • Pregnancy, birth and baby hotline (7am to midnight AEST/EADT 7 days a week inc.public holidays) Call this hotline to speak to a maternal child health nurse for advice and guidance. 1800 882 436
  • 1800RESPECT (24/7) National domestic family and sexual violence counselling service CALL 1800 737 732 or TEXT 0458 737 732
  • SANE Helpline (9-5pm Mon-Fri): Provides information about symptoms, treatment, where to go for help for those suffering with complex mental health needs and support for carers: 1800 187 263
  • Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling www.openarms.gov.au 1800 011 046

Online Support/Apps

Websites