13 11 14 (24/7 Helpline)
Lifeline provides 24/7 phone and online crisis support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, including young people facing mental health challenges. They also offer text-based crisis support.
1300 659 467 (24/7 Helpline)
https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service is a national 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Australia.
1300 651 251 (24/7 Helpline)
SuicideLine Victoria is a 24/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria.
Provides a wide range of mental health services including counseling, mental health assessments, and community support programs. They also offer programs for youth and families, as well as specialized services for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Kyneton and Sunbury
https://www.mrh.org.au/mental-health/services
Offers counseling services for people experiencing mental health challenges. They provide individual therapy, group sessions, and support for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
1300 363 788 (24 hours a day, 7 days per week).
https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/AdultCommunityMentalHealth/
Offering help to people with mental health problems including schizophrenia and psychosis, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, eating disorder, severe depression and anxiety disorder.
Services run through Kyneton Health
Wellbeing Support Services: for lower-intensity needs. Phone and online counselling available 24/7.
with a doctor's referral receive:
Targeted Psychological Support Services: for mild to moderate mental illness, up to 12 sessions.
Intensive Support Services: for people experiencing more severe mental illness and requiring more intensive support.
Please note this service does not cover all of the Macedon Ranges
MRSPAG works to reduce suicide in the region through community-based activities, awareness campaigns, the Community-Led Safe Space and support groups.
A non-profit based in the Macedon Ranges providing mental health support services to families and carers of individuals with mental illness. Their services include educational workshops, peer support, and family-based mental health advocacy.
headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bendigo/
Provides free and confidential mental health services for young people aged 12-25. They offer counseling, and support for issues such as anxiety, depression, and body image, and work on drug and alcohol concerns. They also offer vocational services, sexual health support, and family assistance. Bendigo, with services available for youth in the Macedon Ranges
https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/events/?category=parentzone
Provides parenting support and programs focused on strengthening families and enhancing the mental health of children and parents. They offer parenting groups and mental health resources for families in the Macedon Ranges.
1800 187 263 (Mon to Fri 10am – 10pm)https://www.sane.org/Information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help for carers.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
1800 614 434 (8am to 8pm Mon to Fri & 8am to 6pm Sat)
for a free assessment and treatment service for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
1800 729 367 or text 0480 017 246 (10am to 5pm 7 days a week)
https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/
Specialist advice to LGBTIQ+ people and their friends and families.
1800 184 527 (3pm - 12am 7 days a week)
Provides LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
13 92 76 (24 hours a day, 7 days per week).
A crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
1800 435 799 (24 hours a day, 7 days per week).
https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/brother-to-brother/
Provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons.
1800 353 374 (business hours)
https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/elder-abuse-phone-line
Free information and support services for people who experience or witness the abuse of an older person.
1800 943 415 (business hours)
https://jss.org.au/programs/support-after-suicide/
provides free support to improve the lives of children, young people and adults bereaved by suicide.
https://www.supportaftersuicide.org.au/The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, Families, Friends, Witnesses, First Responders,Service ProvidersStandBy is accessible seven days a week, providing free face-to face and/or telephone support at a time and place that is best for each individual.
1300 727 247
1300 845 745 (8am and 8pm, 7 days per week)
Trained volunteers will provide you with support tools and coping strategies while walking alongside you during this time of grief and loss.
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