Question 1

Crisis services

Accepted Answer

Lifeline
Lifeline provides free, 24/7 telephone crisis support in Australia. Online support is also available.
Ph: 13 11 14
W: www.lifeline.org.au(http://www.lifeline.org.au)

Suicide Call Back Service is a 24/7 nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling.
Ph: 1300 659 567 
W: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au(http://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au)

Question 2

Mental Health Support

Accepted Answer

NSW Mental Health Access Line
The NSW Mental Health Line can put you in contact with the most relevant mental health service for children, teens, adults and older people. 
Ph: 1800 011 511

Head to Health is a nationwide free service that has information about digital mental health resources (e.g., apps, online programs, online forums, phone services, and informational resources)
W: www.headtohealth.gov.au(http://www.headtohealth.gov.au)

Australia's most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.
Ph: 1300 224 636
W: www.beyondblue.org.au(https://www.beyondblue.org.au/)

Mensline provide support and information to individuals identifying as male. 
Ph: 1300 789 987 
W: www.mensline.org.au(http://www.mensline.org.au)

Butterfly offers free 24/7 telephone and online support for individuals affected by eating disorders and/or body image issues.
Ph: 1800 334 673
W: www.butterfly.org.au(http://www.butterfly.org.au)

Question 3

Support for young people

Accepted Answer

Kids Helpline
Kids helpline proivdes free 24/7 telephone and online support to young people aged 5 to 25 years. 
Ph: 1800 55 1800
W: www.kidshelpline.com.au(https://kidshelpline.com.au/)

Headspace is the National Youth Mental Foundation providing early intervention health services to young people aged 12 to 25 years. Free online and telephone support is also available via eheadspace. 
Ph: 1800 650 890
W: www.headspace.org.au(https://headspace.org.au/)

Question 4

Support for carers

Accepted Answer

Carers Gateway
Carers Gateway provides information and support to individuals in carer roles (e.g., individuals caring and/or supporting someone with mental ill-health). 
Ph: 1800 422 737
W: 
www.carergateway.gov.au(http://www.carergateway.gov.au)

Question 5

Support for individuals identifying as LGBTIQ+

Accepted Answer

QLife provides free telephone and online support on a range of topics, such as sexuality, gender, bodies and relationships. QLife services are delivered by trained LGBTIQ+ community members.
Ph: 1800 184 527
W: www.qlife.org.au(http://www.qlife.org.au)

Question 6

Support for alcohol & other drugs and gambling

Accepted Answer

Counselling Online
Counselling online provides free 24/7 support for people affected by alcohol and other drugs. 
Ph: 1800 422 599 
W: www.counsellingonline.org.au(https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/)

Gambling Help NSW provides free telephone and online support for individuals affected by gambling. 
Ph: 1800 858 858
W: www.gamblinghelp.gov.au(http://www.gamblinghelp.gov.au)

Question 7

Support for individuals with disability

Accepted Answer

NDIS provides access to support for individuals with disability.
Ph: 1800 800 110
W: 
www.ndis.gov.au(http://www.ndis.gov.au)

Disability Advocacy provides advocacy support to individuals with disability. 
Ph: 1300 365 085
W: 
www.da.org.au(http://www.da.org.au)

Question 8

Support for individuals affected by domestic violence

Accepted Answer

1800 RESPECT provides free 24/7 telephone and online support individuals affected by sexual, domestic and/or family violence. 
Ph: 1800 737 732
W: 
www.1800respect.org.au(http://www.1800respect.org.au)

NSW Domestic Violence Line provides free counselling, referrals and support to indviduals affected by domestic and family violence. 
Ph: 1800 65 64 63
W: 
www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline(http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/helpline)

Question 9

Support for trauma

Accepted Answer

Blue Knot Foundation provides free support to children, young people, adults and older persons affected by trauma. 
Ph: 1800 547 380
W: 
www.blueknot.org.au(http://www.blueknot.org.au)

Question 10

Support for financial, housing, healthcare, and legal matters"

Accepted Answer

Legal Aid NSW provides legal information and in certain cases support.
Ph: 1300 888 529
W: 
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au(http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au)

Financial Rights Legal Centre provides free support to individuals affected by financial matters.
Ph: 1800 007 007
W: 
www.financialrights.org.au(https://financialrights.org.au/)

Link2home provides support to individuals affected by homelessness. 
Ph: 1800 152 152

Housing NSW provides support and advice to individuals regarding housing matters.
Ph: 1800 422 322
W: 
www.facs.nsw.gov.au(http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au)

The Health Care Complaints Commission provides support to individuals with complaints regarding the healthcare system. 
Ph: 1800 043 159
W: 
www.hccc.nsw.gov.au(http://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au)

Question 11

Online Peer Support

Accepted Answer

eFriend provides free peer support via telehealth.
W: 
www.efriend.org.au(http://www.efriend.org.au)

Question 12

Support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Accepted Answer

Embrace Mental Health provides information and support in a range of languages, and from a range of perspectives. 
Ph: 02 6285 3100
W: 
www.embracementalhealth.org.au(http://www.embracementalhealth.org.au)

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