Referral DIRECTORY
We believe in the strength of community and a holistic approach to mental health, recognising that support takes many forms. We are dedicated to providing a range of trusted resources, ensuring you have access to the help you need when it matters most.
Emergency Support
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DV Connect Women’s line: 1800 811 811
DV Connect Men’s line: 1800 600 636
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 1300 85 85 84
Suicide Helpline: 1300 659 467
Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120
Mental Health Service: 4976 3244
Poison Control: 1343 2584
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The Suicide Call Back Service
Free 24-hour telephone crisis support.
Phone 1300 659 467Lifeline
Counselling services for anyone at anytime.
Phone 13 11 14Kids Helpline
Telephone and online counselling for young people aged 5-25.
Phone 1800 551 800SANE helpline
Information, advice and referral for mental illness.
Phone 1800 187 263Beyond Blue
Information and referral for depression and anxiety.
Phone 1300 224 63613YARN
A 24-hour national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer confidential, one-on-one yarning with Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
Phone 13 92 76 -
Mental Health Support
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Parentline
Support, counselling and education for parents.
Phone 1300 301 300Diverse Voices
Peer counselling service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and their families and friends.
Phone 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight)ARAFMI
Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness.
Phone 1800 351 881MensLine
Telephone and online support, information and referral service to help men with relationship and other problems.
Phone 1300 789 978Multicultural Connect Line
Telephone counselling for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Phone 1300 079 020 -
eMental Health Directory
https://www.emhprac.org.au/resource/a-guide-to-digital-mental-health-resources/Headspace
Group forums and information factsheets around sucidial thoughts and self-injury.
https://headspace.org.au/
R U OK?
Information and resources on having a conversation with someone that you are worried about.
https://www.ruok.org.au/
ReachOut Next Step
An online tool to help people under 25 work out what is going on for them and guide them to support options.
https://au.reachout.com/articles/not-sure-whats-wrong-try-nextstep
Domestic, Family + Sexual Violence
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1800Respect
Phone 1800 737 732Domestic Violence Prevention Centre
Phone (07) 5591 4222DV Connect
Phone 1800 811 811Edon Place Domestic and Family Violence Centre Inc
Phone (07) 4153 6820 -
Queensland Government
https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuseRoyal Women’s Hospital
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/violence-against-womenCentre Against Sexual Assault
https://www.casahouse.com.au/
National Association of Services Against Sexual Violence
https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory
The Womens Centre
https://www.thewomenscentre.org.au/services/sexual-assault-support-service/
Women’s Health and Equality Information Hub
https://womenshealth.org.au/
Bravehearts Foundation
https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/resources/
Reporting ABUSE
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Phone Triple Zero (000) if it's an emergency or if you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation.
If you have reason to suspect a child is experiencing, or is at risk of abuse, contact:
Regional Intake Service (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
the Child Safety After Hours Service Centre on 1800 177 135 if outside business hours.
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Protecting Children
https://www.families.qld.gov.au/our-work/child-safety/protecting-children
aDOLESCENT cHALLENGES
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Respectful Relationships Education
https://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/stages-of-schooling/respectful-relationships
Respect: Violence Against Women
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ThinkUKnow
https://www.thinkuknow.org.au/
> Social Media Kits: ThinkUKnow social media starter kit 2023.pdf
Youth Safety for the Internet
https://www.esafety.gov.au/young-people -
Bullying
https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/
Bullying Prevention + Support
https://education.qld.gov.au/students/bullying-prevention-and-support -
Eating Disorders + Body Image
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The Butterfly Foundation
Phone 1800 33 4673Eating Disorders Queensland
Phone (07) 3844 6055 -
National Eating Disorders Collaboration
https://nedc.com.au/Raising Children Network
https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/healthy-lifestyle/body-image/body-image-teens
Women’s Health
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Women’s Health and Equality Hub
https://womenshealth.org.au/
Queensland Government
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/men-women/women
Organisations helping women + cHILDREN
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Share the Dignity
https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/Free Body Safety Resources
https://www.childsafe.org.au/help-for-families/body-safety-resources/
Pyjama Foundation
https://www.thepyjamafoundation.com/
Housing + Homelessness
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Homeless Support
The Homeless hotline is a Queensland Government phone referral service. When you call, you’ll receive information and contact details for:temporary accommodation and shelters
meals and showers
counselling and mental health support
Phone 1800 474 753
https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/emergency-temporary-housing/housing-options-in-a-crisis
Fiancial Options in a crisis
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Emergency Relief Program
https://www.qld.gov.au/community/cost-of-living-support/emergency-relief-programUrgent Help with Money
https://moneysmart.gov.au/managing-debt/urgent-help-with-money
Services Australia
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/crisis-and-other-help?context=60042#:~:text=Lifeline%20to%20access%20online%2C%20phone%20and%20face%20to,Helpline%20for%20free%2C%20confidential%20and%20independent%20financial%20counselling.