Support for families in crisis

You are not alone.

We’re a community that cares, and sometimes that means making sure you know where to turn if things get tough.

If you or someone you know is in distress, these services can provide immediate, confidential help:

In an emergency

• Triple Zero (000) - if you or someone else is in danger, call immediately

Mental health & emotional support

• Lifeline - 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention)

• Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 beyondblue.org.au (24/7 mental health support)

• Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 suicidecallbackservice.org.au/ (24/7 telephone & online counselling)

Perinatal & early parenting support

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia) - 1300 726 306 panda.org.au/ (Mon - Sat helpline for expectant and new parents experiencing mental health challenges)

• Gidget Foundation - 1300 851 758 www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ (Free specialist perinatal counselling)

• Perinatal Wellbeing Centre - 02 6288 1936 Perinatal Wellbeing Centre

Support for children, teens & parents

• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 kidshelpline.com.au/ (24/7 free counselling for young people aged 5-25)

• Parentline ACT - (02) 6287 3833 parentlineact.org.au/ (9am-5pm weekdays, parenting support and advice)

• Headspace - 1800 650 890 headspace.org.au/ (Mental health support for ages 12-25)

Family & domestic violence support

• 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 1800respect.org.au/ (24/7 counselling, information, and support)

• Domestic Violence Crisis Service (ACT) - (02) 6280 0900 www.dvcs.org.au/ (24/7 crisis support for people experiencing domestic or family violence)