Call Head to Health on 1800 595 212

Head to Health is an open door if you are looking for mental health information, services and support for yourself or someone you care about.

For mental health advice and support, call Head to Health on 1800 595 212. Our team can help you access the local mental health services and supports that are right for you. You can make a free call to Head to Health between 8.30am - 5pm weekdays (except public holidays).

Head to Health is not a crisis or emergency service. For urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or SuicideLine on 1300 651 251. If you need immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 000 now.

Call 1800 011 511.

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx

The NSW Mental Health Line is a free 24/7 statewide phone service that links people of all ages with NSW Health mental health services.

It is a free service.

It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who: offer mental health advice, complete a brief assessment, make recommendations for appropriate care, including referral to NSW Health mental health services.

The mental health professional will ask you questions to understand your needs and recommend appropriate services.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Call 1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Kids Helpline is Australia’s free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available anytime and for any reason.

https://www.ramhp.com.au

RAMHP exists for regional, rural and remote people and communities of NSW. RAMHP is here to inform, educate and connect people to mental health support.

RAMHP has 20 Coordinators employed by Local Health Districts across regional, rural and remote NSW.

They provide health promotion and educational activities in their local communities and link individuals with appropriate services.

https://farmerhealth.org.au/

The National Centre for Farmer Health aims to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of farmers, their families and farming communities across Australia.

https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/connect-with-us

Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? eheadspace is here for you. Talk about what’s on your mind, get information about what help is available and how you can build new coping skills.

Call 13 11 14

www.lifeline.org.au/

LifeLine are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

LifeLine exists so that no person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

Call 13 92 76

https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Going through a tough time?

We're here to yarn.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

This is your story; your journey and we will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. We’re here for you.

Call 1800 184 527

https://qlife.org.au/

QLife - anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia.

Call 1300 659 467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Suicide Call Back Service is a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

​Visit the Benevolent Society website or call 1800 236 762

The Rural Youth Mental Health Service (RYMH) is delivered by the Benevolent Society and offers early intervention services for young people (12-25) with, or at risk of, mental illness.

Young people can ask for support from the program themselves, or be referred by a community organisation.

For young people not already in contact with a support service, or who find it difficult to access or engage with a service, RYMH will be there to help them make a positive change. Young people can ask for support from the program themselves, or be referred by a community organisation.

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Your mental health matters

Beyond Blue is here to help all people in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Earlier, easier, together.

Whether you're seeking mental health information or 24/7 qualified support for you or someone else, we're here for you.

www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/wnswlhd/services/mental-health-drug-alcohol/support-for-rural-communities

Find information about support available to people in rural and remote communities in Western NSW Local Health District (LHD).

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/farmer-health

Healthdirect Australia is the national virtual public health information service.

24 hour health advice

Key facts

Farming consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries to work in.

Farmers are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than other people.

Looking after yourself is part of looking after your farm.

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

1 in 5 of us will experience symptoms of mental illness in any given year. In Australia that’s around 5 million people. And roughly 60% of these people won’t seek help.

As the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.

We do this through ‘translational’ research. Integrating our research studies, education programs, digital tools and apps, clinical services, and public resources to discover new solutions, foster connections and create real-world change.

Our partnerships with people with lived experience, federal, state and local governments, communities, schools, corporate Australia and others in the mental health sector enables us to drive evidence-informed change in mental health where it’s needed most.

Call 1300 78 99 78 or https://mensline.org.au

Need to talk to someone?

MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence, addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.

The qualified counsellors specialise in family and relationship issues, including relationship breakdown, separation and divorce, parenting, family violence, and emotional wellbeing.

Counselling is a conversation between a trained mental health professional and someone who wants to talk about their worries and concerns, and/or work through their emotional and mental health issues.

You do not require a medical referral. This means you can access free professional counselling anywhere, at a time that is convenient to you.

This service is available to people living in Australia aged 15 years and older (18 years and older for video chat).

https://ifarmwell.com.au/

ifarmwell is a free online tool kit to help farmers cope effectively with life’s challenges and get the most out of every day, regardless of the circumstances they face.

ifarmwell has been designed based on what Australian farmers have said they want and what research shows will help.

The mission is to equip farmers with new tools that reduce the negative impact that stressful situations have on their lives, so they have more time and energy to focus on the things that make them happy.

https://au.reachout.com/

Anonymous and confidential, ReachOut is a safe place where young people can openly express themselves, get a deeper understanding and perspective on what’s happening in their lives, connect with people who will provide judgement-free support, and build the resilience to manage their challenges now and in the future.

Designed with – and specifically for – young people, ReachOut is 100% online, anonymous and confidential, and lets young people connect on their terms. From one-to-one peer support and moderated online communities, to tips, stories and resources, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to.

https://griefline.org.au/

Griefline is here for you with free, compassionate and confidential support every day of the year.

Griefline is a national not-for-profit that has been serving the community for more than 30 years.

We offer a variety of services that provide help-seekers the opportunity to access free grief support and resources, no matter where they are or what time of the day it is.

Tel. 1800 250 015. 24 hour support line.

The Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) is a free and confidential counselling helpline for NSW residents with concerns around alcohol and/or drug misuse and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ADIS is staffed by professional counsellors who provide education, information, counselling, support and referrals to other appropriate services in NSW.

Are you worried you could be drinking too much or consuming drugs in a way that has become a problem? Are you worried about your friends or family finding out and want to get help quickly and quietly? Are you worried about the drug use of someone close to you – maybe a family member or friend? Maybe you just want to know where someone can get help?

ADIS clinicians understand the difficulties of speaking out, seeking help and finding appropriate drug and alcohol treatment, and use their knowledge and experience to assist you and answer questions

https://crana.org.au/

Bush Support Line - 1800 805 391

24/7 Confidential Support

CRANAplus is a grass­roots, not-for-prof­it, mem­ber­­ship-based organ­i­sa­tion that was found­ed in 1983.

We pro­vide a wide range of ser­vices, sup­port and oppor­tu­ni­ties to nurs­es, mid­wives and oth­er health pro­fes­sion­als to ensure the deliv­ery of safe, high qual­i­ty pri­ma­ry health­care to remote and iso­lat­ed areas of Australia.

Talk to someone now. Call our National Helpline on 1800 33 4673. You can also chat online or email. https://butterfly.org.au/

Support for eating disorders and body image issues.

https://www.carersnsw.org.au/

Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers in NSW, part of the National Carer Network and a member of Carers Australia. Carers NSW works with the other state and territory Carer Organisations. Our focus is on improving the lives of carers.

Carers NSW works with all carers regardless of their age, location, life-stage or circumstances. This includes those caring for individuals with support needs relating to ageing, disability, health and mental illness.

https://panda.org.au/

PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia – supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.

https://www.sane.org/

Support Line 1800 187 263

SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

Call 1800 737 732

Text 0458 737 732

Confidential information, counselling and support service

1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

www.mindspot.org.au

Free, digital psychological care with MindSpot

We support Australian adults with free, confidential psychological assessments and treatments, and access to qualified therapists.

https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Free online support for anyone affected by gambling.

Available 24/7 across Australia.

For free, confidential advice and support, call GambleAware on 1800 858 858 24/7. A good way to take control is deciding to block, ban or bar yourself (also called self-exclusion) from places you know gambling is an issue for you.

Call 1300 1300 52 or https://www.parentline.org.au/

Parent Line is a free telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 who live in NSW.

Our team of trained, professional counsellors are available 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and 4pm to 9pm on weekends.

https://ndh.org.au/

The National Debt Helpline is a not-for-profit service that helps people tackle their debt problems. We’re not a lender and we don’t ‘sell’ anything or make money from you. Our professional financial counsellors offer a free, independent and confidential service.

We’re here to help you get back on track.

Call 13 11 26

The NSW Poisons Information Centre is based at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.

We are staffed by pharmacists and scientists, who are specially trained in providing poisons information. Our Centre also employs Clinical Toxicologists from around Australia who provide specialist expertise in the medical management of human poisoning and envenoming.

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

Tel. 1800 200 422

If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help.