Access mental health treatment
Contact your local GP practice for a telehealth appointment
They’ll be able to provide you with a mental health care plan and referral to a private psychologist. Psychologists in Australia are currently providing support by phone or video. Clients with a health care card or at risk of contracting COVID-19 are eligible for 10 bulk billed sessionsContact your local community health centre
Community health centres are still running, with most providing telehealth options. Eligibility for services vary, but you’ll need to live in the same local government area as the centre.For crises or severe mental health issues
The Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT team) and hospital inpatient and outpatient programs are still running. Triage numbers for each state can be found at: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/crisis-management
24/7 support and helplines
Beyondblue support service
24/7 phone and online counselling: 1300 224 636
3pm - 12am online chat: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-supportLifeline crisis support
24/7 phone support: 13 11 14
7pm - 12am online chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chatKids helpline (ages 5-25)
24/7 phone support: 1800 55 1800
24/7 online chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counsellingSuicide Call Back Service
24/7 phone support: 1300 659 467
Online chat or video chat: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/phone-and-online-counselling/suicide-call-back-service-online-counselling/Mindspot COVID support
8am - 8pm M-F; 8am - 6pm Sat: 1800 61 44 34