Helpful Guides
As advocates, we work hard to help reduce the barriers that prevent people from getting the support they need to improve their mental health and make healthy changes.
Translating the complex
so you seek help sooner
We’ve created simple guides to help you and your family, friends and colleagues to understand mental health conditions, services and how to seek support. Without the complex and confusing words.
We’ve consulted people with lived experience to ensure these guides are as helpful as possible for people in Australia. Although, a lot of the guidance may be useful to others elsewhere.
Our Guides
These guides are meant to serve as a starting point for finding the right support.
Family Members and Caregivers
When someone close to you is experiencing a mental illness it can feel confusing and overwhelming at times however it is important to know that you are not alone.
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Kids, Teens and Young Adults
Sometimes it can feel uncomfortable talking about how you are feeling or asking for help but not doing anything at all can make you feel a lot worse later. Learn more about how to support yourself and those around you.
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Veterans & Active Duty
Being away from home and exposure to stressful and dangerous situations can have a negative impact on your mental health and well-being. This section provides information and services to support your mental health and others around you.
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CALD specific mental health support
Whether you identify as a refugee, asylum seeker, first or second-generation migrant there are supports and recourses available to assist you during your journey of mental wellbeing.
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LGBTIQ+ specific mental health support
Looking after your mental health is important but it can be difficult if you are experiencing homophobia, stigma, or discrimination. If you are looking for ways to improve your mental health click here to read more.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health support
Looking after your health is important. Your path to wellbeing may include feeling a connection to Country, culture, and family as well as staying physically and mentally well.
Learn moreHow we can help
If you or someone you know is in crisis
If you are worried you may harm yourself or someone else, or need immediate help for someone else in this situation:
Please call 000If you are in distress
Other helplines
- Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
- Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counseling | 1800 011 046
- MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78
- Defence All Hours Support Line | 1800 628 036
- 13YARN| 13 92 76
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Finding North - Information & Referral Service (Partner organisations)
Available Weekdays 9am-5pm
Rurallink -Mental Health Emergency Response Line
Weeknights 4:30pm-8:30pm / 24hrs on Weekends and Public Holidays
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