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The Group Mentoring Program has come to an end, so we want to leave you with a list of supportive services you can call in the future, if you or a friend/relative is in need. We're so glad you're here and checking out these awesome resources! They’re here to help, but sometimes calls might not get answered right away since others are reaching out too. If that happens, don’t give up! Try another option if available, like texting the service or using their online chat until someone’s free. Keep reaching out - they’ll be so pleased to hear from you.
Raise Community Check raise.org.au for additional services Crisis and Helpline Numbers 13YARN 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au
that’s on your mind – no matter how overwhelming, they are there to listen. Headspace 1800 650 890 www.headspace.org.au Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to
support for yourself or someone you care about. All counsellors are qualified mental health professionals with a background in psychology, social work or counselling. They also have specialist training in eating disorders and body image. Useful Websites Mental Health www.reachout.com www.youthbeyondblue.com www.blackdoginstitute.org.au www.biteback.org.au www.maximinds.com.au Suicide www.lifeline.org.au/find_help/ suicide_prevention www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au LGBTQIA+ www.twenty10.org.au www.minus18.org.au Sexual Health/Pregnancy www.pregnancycounselling.com.au www.playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au www.bravefoundation.org.au www.pregnancyhelpaustralia.org.au Drugs and Alcohol www.darta.net.au/resources/young- people/ www.drinkwise.org.au Youth Accommodation www.youthoffthestreets.com.au Useful Apps Smiling Mind • Youth friendly meditation app • Guided meditations and relaxation exercises • Sleep support Five Minute Journal • Daily self-care journal app • Log how you’re feeling each day and set smart daily goals • Explore positive affirmations Colourfy
12-25 year olds. Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au
24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 13YARN provides crisis support 24/7 to yarn with you without judgement and provide a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns. Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling. You can call anywhere and anytime.
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 www.1800RESPECT.org.au
24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and sexual assault. Q life 1800 184 527 www.qlife.org.au QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Legal Aid Hotline 1800 10 18 10 Young people who need advice about a criminal law problem or think they might be in trouble with the law, can call the Youth Hotline. This service is open until midnight during the week and is 24 hours over the weekend. Butterfly Foundation National Helpline: 1800 33 4673 www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au Free and confidential support. Offering support for anyone in Australia concerned about eating disorders or body image issues, whether you need
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelp.com.au
Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 in Australia. Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. Volunteer Crisis Supporters provide suicide prevention services, mental health support and emotional assistance. Lifeline also offers confidential one-to-one text with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter. You can Text 0477 13 11 14 Available 24/7. You’ll be asked for some personal details, such as your age and location, but these are optional and you can choose to remain anonymous. You’ll then be connected to a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter. You can text them anything
• Mindfulness colouring app • Digital colouring exercises • Proven to calm the mind
Is it an emergency? If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call triple zero 000
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