Depressed? Anxious? Having Real life issues? Please get help!

[SarahSmiles]

So I've noticed that there isn't a thread about this on the board yet and I felt like there really should be one.

Mental health issues affect 45% of Australians over their life times and they are no laughing matter. They can seriously damage or even end someones life. The SFA board is a place for banter and s**t talking but if it's all getting too much please seek help.

Here are some ways you can seek help for yourself or another person,

Mental Health Resources

Telephone and Online Support

• Lifeline - 24/7 counselling and crisis support chat (A free confidential service dedicated to helping those in immediate danger of suicide.)
  • Phone: 13 11 14
  • Online chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/crisis-chat(7PM - 4AM EST, 7 days)
• Beyond Blue - 24/7 counselling service (Beyond Blue are a not for profit company which is dedicated to educating people about mental health and helping people getting help. )
  • Phone: 1300 224 636
  • Online chat: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support (3PM - 12AM (midnight), 7 days)
  • Email: form - https://online.beyondblue.org.au/WebModules/Email/InitialInformation.aspx
• Kids Help Line - 24/7 phone/web/email counselling for young people up to age 25
  • Phone: 1800 55 1800
  • Online chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling (8AM - 12AM (midnight) EST, 7 days)
  • Email: https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/email-counselling/
• Mensline Aus - 24/7 counselling for men with relationship or family concerns
  • Phone: 1300 78 99 78
  • Website: https://mensline.org.au/want-to-talk/
• Suicide Call Back Service - 24/7 nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide
  • Phone: 1300 659 467
  • Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
• Headspace: mental health info and services for young people (12-25)
  • Website: https://headspace.org.au/
• Addiction support: Life Line or Family drug support (1300 368 186)
  
• Crisis Numbers - 24/7
  • ACT - 1800 629 354 or 02 6205 1065 – Mental Health Triage Service
  • NSW - 1800 011 511 – Mental Health Line
  • NT - 1800 682 288 – Northern Territory Mental Health Services
  • QLD - 13 43 25 84 – 13 HEALTH
  • SA - 13 14 65 – Mental Health Assessment and Crisis Intervention Service
  • TAS - 1800 332 388 – Mental Health Services Helpline
  • VIC - 1300 651 251 – Suicide Help Line
  • WA - 1300 555 788 (metro), 1800 676 822 (Peel), or 1800 552 002 (RuralLink) – Mental Health Emergency Response Line

Service Directories

• https://headtohealth.gov.au/ - online mental health directory that links Australians to 370 trusted online & telephone MH services, info & resources depending on their individual needs. It supports people seeking help before they reach crisis - either for themselves or someone they care about.
  
• https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/service-finder - online search of free or low cost health and community services across Australia. Can be used to find a wide range of services from family and children to gambling to mental health etc. in your local area.

Other

• MHFA - ALGEE model (DRSABCD equivalent for mental health first aid) applicable to any situation where a person is distressed

• 'I had black dog, his name was depression' - 4 min youtube vid posted by the World Health Organisation

• Short self help guide for mild anxiety funded by Beyond Blue, What can I do to help myself with anxiety?, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University; 2015. - http://www.latrobe.edu.au/__data/as...508/Self-help-strategies-for-mild-anxiety.pdf
• Phoenix Australia - recovering from a traumatic experience, tips + video: http://phoenixaustralia.org/recovery/helping-yourself/
• Mental health care plan info - https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plan

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER PLEASE CALL 000

 

[The Filth Wizard]

That's weird... there was a thread stickied.

 

[SarahSmiles]

That's weird... there was a thread stickied.

I didn't see one on this board. Mods please delete it if there is one

 

[SarahSmiles]

Forgot to add, most of these companies are free. Those which cost money have options for financial support

 

[Ant Bear]

That's weird... there was a thread stickied.

It's in the Committee sub-board

 

[The Filth Wizard]

It's in the Committee sub-board

Ah.

 

[U2tigers]

Ah.

Please don't look so sad.

Hold on I will do a search to find one of those numbers you can call.

 

[SarahSmiles]

Cloud_ can you please prevent further replies. Cheers