resources
tools and guidance to help you between sessions
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Psychotherapists at talk&co may not always be available outside of sessions. Please see below for useful mental health services that can provide further support.
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Emergency 000
Lifeline 13 11 14 - lifeline.org.au/crisischat
Kids Helpline 1 800 551 800 - kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Beyond Blue 1 300 224 636 - beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat
Suicide Call Back Service 1 300 659 467
NSW Mental Health Line 1 800 011 511
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13YARN 13 92 76 (available 24/7)
a national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
National Indigenous Postvention Service (NIPS)
Thirrili thirrili.com.au/ 1800 805 801 (available 24/7)
Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation 7227 1443
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Alcohol and Other Drugs Information Service (ADIS) (available 24/7)
Sydney metropolitan: 9361 8000
Regional and Rural NSW: 1 800 422 599
ADIS provides counselling over the phone, support and referrals and information for people and family members affected by drugs and alcohol.
Counselling Online www.counsellingonline.org.au/what-is-counselling-online
Online counselling for individuals concerned about their drinking or drug use. The service is also available for concerned family members/friends.
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QLife 1 800 184 527 (3pm-12am, 7 days a week)
QLife phone line and web chat provides anonymous and free LGBTQIA2S+ peer support and referral for those who wish to discuss sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings and relationships.
ACON 9206 2000
ACON provides information on health issues affecting the LGBTQIA2S+ community and offers a range of services to assist with mental health.
Rainbow Families rainbowfamilies.com.au/resources
Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ families with adoption and parenting in NSW.
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Beyond Blue - Women
www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/women
1800 Respect 1800 737 732
1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support women and others impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.
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MensLine Australia 1 300 789 978
Provides counselling for men to talk about mental health, relationship issues and family violence. Also for women seeking help for men.
for online chat you must be 15 years or over
for video chat you must be 18 years or over
click here to access online chats
Men’s Referral Service 1 300 766 491
Provides counselling over the phone, information and referrals for men struggling with anger, relationship or parenting issues. It also provides assistance for women (or other family members) who are experience violence or controlling behaviour by men.
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Open Arms - Veterans and Families Counselling 1 800 011 046
www.openarms.gov.au/get-support
provides free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served in the ADF, including support for partners and families.