Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Hi, I’m Kat Theophanous - the Labor Member of Parliament for Northcote in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
If you are struggling or you know someone who is, please know that you are not alone. Help is available. And there is a network of people and services to support you.
Below is an overview of some of the services available, to assist you in reaching out. For more information about Victorian services and resources, click here.
Designated Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service 1300 512 348 (run by Beyond Blue)
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Mental health information and support for all Victorians
www.beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
A crisis support service offering short term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.
www.lifeline.org.au
Eheadspace 1800 650 893
Online and webchat support and counselling for 12-25 year olds, their family and friends.
www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Care in Mind - 1300 096 269 Online and phone counselling for people living, working, or studying in Melbourne's northern, central, and western suburbs. CareinMIND online counselling.
MensLine - 1300 78 99 78 professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men. Phone 1300 78 99 78 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). MensLine online counselling.
Mindspot - 1800 61 44 34 free telephone and online service for people with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood or depression. It provides online assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression and can help you find local services.
Headspace - 1800 650 890 or online at www.headspace.org.au
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au
ReachOut - reachout.com.au
SANE Australia - 1800 187 263 sane.org
1800Respect - 1800 737 732 confidential counselling, information and support for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse via phone or online chat. 1800Respect online chat.
Directline - 1800 888 236 confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral service. Directline online counselling.
Switchboard Victoria - 1800 184 527 telephone and web counselling, information, and referral service for LGBTQI people. QLife Webchat.