SEMPHN does not provide clinical services for people in crisis. If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. If you or someone you care about needs non-urgent support, here are some phone and online services:
Call our Access & Referral team on weekdays between 8.30am-4.30pm ph: 1800 862 363, to chat about about our free mental health and alcohol and other drug services.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Head to Health supports Victorians of all ages. A trained professional will take your call, give you advice, and connect you to the best support or service for you. Call 1800 595 212 (free call), 8.30am – 5pm Monday – Friday (except public holidays).
A free 24/7 telephone, video and online counselling service offering professional support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, and people bereaved by suicide. Call 1300 651 251.
ReachOut.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times. Visit now to get the tools you need to make life easier.
Mental Health Online provides online services and programs free of charge. If you’re experiencing mental distress, services can help you understand and address your needs through self-assessment, self-help and online professional support. The service is funded by Australia’s Federal Department of Health.
Beyond Blue provides support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses. Call 1300 224 636, 24/7.
headspace
headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop to meet the unique needs of young people aged 12 - 25 and those who support them. The four core streams – mental health, physical (including sexual) health, alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support, offer young people ‘wrap-around’ services at no or low-cost fee. Find a centre near you.
QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Visit the website or call 1800 184 527 (3pm-midnight)
Yarn Safe
Yarn Safe was developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. It offers information and online forums/chat for young people.
WellMob
WellMob offers social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Free and confidential phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 24/7.
A suicide prevention hub made by LGBTIQA+ people who have thought about suicide, lived through suicide attempts, supported others in distress and lived with the pain of loss through suicide. Talk to someone option available.
1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246
Rainbow Door is a free specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline providing information, support, and referral to all LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and family.
Available every day, 10am-5pm.
South Eastern Melbourne PHN
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