Better health and ageing for all Australians

Mental health

Information on initiatives to build the capacity of the mental health care system to ensure that Australians with mental illness, as well as their families and carers, have access to quality health and support services, to meet their needs.

In case of crisis, please contact:

Lifeline
13 11 14 (24 hour crisis hotline)
www.lifeline.org.au

Kids Help Line
1800 55 1800
Online counselling available at www.kidshelpline.com.au

Mensline
1300 78 99 78
www.menslineaus.org.au

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You can get to this page using the short URL
www.health.gov.au/mentalhealth

Mental health programs

Mental health publications

The programs being implemented by the Department of Health and Ageing, with the aim of improving the mental health of Australians, are directed by:

Mental health links

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