Need Help Now

If this is an EMERGENCY call 000.

If you wish to speak to someone immediately then contact:

• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800: Australia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. 'We care and we listen any time and for any reason'

• Lifeline on 13 11 14: provides crisis support and resources on their 24 hour crisis line

Mental health problems can range in severity, complexity and risk and not all require a specialist mental health service like Orygen Youth Health. If you are in the early stages of seeking help, and not sure if you need a mental health service or a community service, then your local GP may be helpful.

• NWMH Triage on 1300 TRIAGE or 1300 874 243: for help and access to adult mental health services within the western and north western areas of Melbourne.
• Department of Health Website which provides information about available public mental health services according to location and age.
• headspace which provides mental health services for young people aged 12–25 years

eheadspace is a secure space you can call, email or webchat with qualified youth mental health professionals. Contact eheadspace.org.au

eheadspace is not a crisis service.

• want to chat about what's going on in your life
• are worried about your mental health
• are feeling depressed or anxious
• are feeling isolated or alone
• are worried about your drug and/or alcohol use
• are worried about a friend or a family member

Telephone and webchat is open from 9am until 1am every day; contact 1800 650 890 or eheadspace.org.au. Emails can be submitted at any time.