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Youth Mental Health Support Services

Lifeline

13 11 14  (24/7 Helpline)

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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. 

Kids Helpline

1800 551 800  (24/7 Helpline)

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

A 24/7 confidential and free phone and online counseling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Kids Helpline provides emotional support and practical advice on various issues, including mental health, relationships, bullying, and family concerns. 

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health – Youth Mental Health Services

(03)54 211 666

https://sunburycobaw.org.au/

Offers counseling and mental health support specifically for young people. They provide individual therapy, group programs, and early intervention services for youth experiencing mental health issues.

Macedon Ranges Health – Youth Counseling

(03) 5428 0300

https://www.mrh.org.au/mental-health/services

Offers counseling services for young people experiencing mental health challenges. They provide individual therapy, group sessions, and support for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.

P.S. My Family Matters

0475 269 965 

www.psmfm.org.au

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.

Care in Mind - NWPHN

1300096269

https://careinmind.com.au/

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

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Bendigo Health

(03) 54 547 612

https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/ChildandAdolescentMentalHealthService/

CAMHS offers specialist mental health services for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. Their services include psychiatric assessment, counseling, and treatment for youth experiencing severe emotional and behavioral issues.

serving Macedon Ranges youth through referral

Headspace Bendigo

1800 650 890 

(03) 5434 5345

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

Orygen Youth Health

(03) 9966 9100

https://www.orygen.org.au/

Orygen is a specialised service for youth mental health. They focus on early intervention and support for young people experiencing severe mental health issues. Their services include treatment, research, and advocacy for mental health services tailored to youth.

 Statewide reach, including telehealth for Macedon Ranges   

ReachOut – Online Support for Youth

https://au.reachout.com/

ReachOut offers free, confidential online mental health support for young people. They provide self-help tools, online forums, and resources on mental health, relationships, and well-being.

Australia-wide, accessible from Macedon Ranges

The Butterfly Foundation – Youth Eating Disorder Support

1800 334 673

https://butterfly.org.au/

Provides specific support for young people dealing with body image issues and eating disorders. The Butterfly Foundation offers a helpline, online chat, and group therapy services.

Statewide with online support for Macedon Ranges youth

Beyond Blue – Youth Support

1300 224 636 (24/7 Helpline)

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Beyond Blue offers support and resources for young people dealing with anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns. They provide a 24/7 helpline, online chat, and specific programs aimed at youth mental health.

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