Mental health and suicide prevention contacts

A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling, research and information about mental health and suicide prevention.

Contacts

Lived Experience Section

Our Lived Experience Section can provide more information about the National Mental Health Lived Experience Peak Bodies project.
Lived Experience Section

Medicare Mental Health

Medicare Mental Health provides mental health information, services and support for yourself or someone you care about. Visit the website, or call us between 8:30 am and 5 pm weekdays (except public holidays).
Medicare Mental Health
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MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. Men can contact them for free professional support from anywhere in Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
MensLine Australia

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group contact

Contact us for more information about the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Senior Officials Group.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector.
Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Carers Australia

Mental Health Carers Australia is the national peak body representing mental health carers, family and kin. The organisation advocates for the wellbeing and promotion of mental health carer needs, and represents the voice of carers on national mental health issues.

Mental Health Online

Mental Health Online provides free online services and programs for people experiencing mental distress. Services include self-assessment, self-help and online professional support.
Swinburne University of Technology

Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Expert Advisory Panel contact

Contact for further information on the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Expert Advisory Panel. This mission is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Mindframe

Mindframe supports safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs.
Everymind

National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC)

An initiative of the Australian Government dedicated to developing and implementing a nationally consistent, evidence-based system of care for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

National Mental Health Commission (NMHC)

The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) aims to give mental health and suicide prevention national attention, to influence reform and to help people live contributing lives by reporting, advising and collaborating.

National Mental Health Consumer Alliance

The National Mental Health Consumer Alliance is the national peak body representing the voice and lived experience of all mental health consumers on national issues.

National Mental Health Workforce Strategy team

Contact the team for information about the National Mental Health Workforce Strategy.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support contact

Contact us for more information about the National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program.

National Suicide Prevention Trial contact

Contact us for more information about the National Suicide Prevention Trial.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Open Arms – Veterans and families counselling

Open Arms provide mental health and wellbeing support for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force personnel and their families. You can contact them anytime for crisis support – they're available 24 hours a day.
Open Arms

PANDA

PANDA supports individuals and families to help them recover from perinatal anxiety and depression.
PANDA

PartnerSPEAK

PartnerSPEAK provides advocacy and support for non-offending partners, family members, friends, or anyone who is affected by a person's involvement in child sexual abuse and child exploitation material. You can contact their Peerline via phone, online chat or community forum for support. 
PartnerSPEAK

Prime Minister’s National Suicide Prevention Adviser or Taskforce contact

Contact the National Mental Health Commission with any general enquiries about suicide prevention.
National Mental Health Commission (NMHC)

Psychosocial support contact

Contact us if you have questions about our psychosocial support programs and initiatives.
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

QLife

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. QLife's phone service and webchat is open every day from 3 pm to 9pm (local time) across Australia.
QLife

R U OK?

R U OK? is a prevention charity that aims to start life-changing conversations to create a more connected world.
R U OK?

ReachOut

Visit the ReachOut website for help and support on mental health issues for young people. Information is also available for parents and schools.
ReachOut

Relationships Australia

Relationships Australia promotes the importance of respectful, healthy relationships. Anyone can call them or visit their website to access relationship support services for issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental illness and more.
Relationships Australia

Rural Financial Counselling Service contact

Contact the Rural Financial Counselling Service if you need help dealing with financial hardship. They can refer you to relevant professional services such as accountants, agricultural advisers, education or counselling services. This service is for farmers, fishing or forestry businesses.
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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