Accessing mental health services

Finding relevant, useful services is one of the best places to start seeking some help around mental health. 

The following links are some great resources on mental health support for yourself as a parent or your child. Often, your child may want to seek information themselves without you, which is healthy and encouraged. 

If you or your child are having suicidal thoughts or believe anyone is at immediate risk of harm, call Triple Zero (000) or visit any hospital emergency department. 

Alternatively, you can call any of the support services below. These support services are available for a wide range of mental health support so wherever you are on your mental health journey, professionals are available to help. Make the call and seek the help you or your child need.  

Parents and carers: 

  • Head to Health (1800 595 212) a free confidential service to help connect you with the right services and keep you mentally healthy
  • Beyond Blue (1300 224 636) to chat with a counsellor or connect with a peer support community
  • Lifeline (13 11 14) for inclusive, non-judgemental and confidential support
  • Mental Health Line (1800 011 511) a NSW state-wide phone service linking people to the right mental health support services.
  • 13 YARN (13 92 76) A first national crisis support service for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulties coping. 

Children and young people:

Young people are able to contact any of the above mental health support networks, or if they prefer a more tailored approach to mental health support, they can reach out to the following.