Contacts and Community Services

There are a wide range of community services available across Australia and locally in the ACT to support student mental health. These are a selection of services and resources most relevant to university students. See the staff at 管家婆资料精准大全 Counselling if you would like more support finding information or a service.

Crisis Support

Urgent, dangerous or time-critical situations 

ServiceDescriptionContact
24-hour emergency assistance (Police, Fire, Ambulance)000 112 (GSM mobiles)
24-hour mental health emergency access & support1800 629 354 or 6205 1065
管家婆资料精准大全 Wellbeing and Support Line24-hours counselling telephone support service1300 050 327
24-hour telephone counselling - Cost of local call (fixed lines).13 11 14
24-hour crisis line for people aged 5-25 years1800 551 800
24-hour crisis counselling and call back1300 659 467
24-hour domestic violence crisis assistance6280 0900
24-hour national sexual assault & domestic violence crisis counselling line1800 737 732
24-hour telephone counselling & support for men1300 78 99 78
24-hour medical & health advice line staffed by registered nurses1800 022 222 or 6207 7777
24-hour advice by medical professionals on acute or chronic poisoning131 126

 

Private Provider Databases

Costs involved

ServiceDescription
APS Find a PsychologistAn online directory to help you find a private psychologist for counselling and support:  
AASW Find a Social WorkerAn online directory to help you find a private social worker for counselling and support:  
Your Health in Mind: Find a Psychiatrist An online directory to help you find a psychiatrist 
 

 

Alternative Support (during business hours)

ServiceDescriptionContact
管家婆资料精准大全 CounsellingOn-campus free counselling for currently enrolled students(02) 6125 2211, option 1
counselling.centre@anu.edu.au 
管家婆资料精准大全 Medical CentreOn-campus health service staffed by doctors and nurses (02) 6125 2211, option 2
medical.centre@anu.edu.au 


 
Mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as study support (12-25 years)

(02) 6113 5700
hcinfo@gph.org.au 

Tuggeranong location
(02) 6298 2920
info@headspacetuggeranong.org.au 

Queanbeyan location 
(02) 5131 1500
hs.Queanbeyan@marathonhealth.com.au 

Free health service for people 12-25 years (includes counselling)(02) 6232 2423 or junctioninfo@anglicare.com.au
Case management, outreach, counselling & support (e.g. youth, family, disability & aged care)

(02) 6295 4300
info@catholiccare.org.au

 

Provides free crisis lines, counselling, advocacy, and community education for people who have experience any form of sexual abuse. (02) 6247 2525
0488 586 518 (sms only)
(7am - 11pm)
Delivers programs and services to people impacted by alcohol, drugs and other addictions.02 6135 4800
reception@directionshealth.com
 
Dhunlung Yarra Service (provided by Relationships Australia)Provides confidential, flexible and culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities 1300 364 277 
Offers counselling and support to men over the age of 16 in the ACT and surrounding region, and their supporters, to recover from the effects and impacts of sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. (02) 6247 2525
samssa@crcc.org.au 
Offers free services for women, by women, including nursing, medical, nutrition and counselling for vulnerable women in the ACT and region.(02) 5124 1787
 
An aboriginal community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the ACT.(02) 6284 6222
Provides free Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships 1800 184 527
(3pm - midnight, 7 days)

 

 

Mental Health Website Resources 

  • - information, advice & support for those affected directly or indirectly by drug and alcohol issues.
  • a Turning Point service - a free online 247 Drug and Alcohol Counselling for tertiary students with information, tools and advice on drugs and alcohol.
  • - information about managing anxiety disorders and phobias.
  • - national organisation offering information and advice on mental health issues especially depression and anxiety.
  • - offers evidenced-based information and resources on depression and bipolar disorder.
  • - high quality interactive workbooks, strategies and self-help information on a range of mental health topics.
  • - a free interactive web-based self-help program for issues such as general anxiety, social anxiety and depression.
  • - an electronic hub of Australian mental health services and resources, providing high quality information across a range of services and needs.
  • - a free interactive online program teaching skills to cope with life's problems, including CBT for preventing depression.
  • - an interactive site for young people with help, information, and support for a range of issues, including fact sheets, stories, forums and videos.
  • - online and telephone helpline, fact sheets, podcasts/videos, mental health campaigns, stigma reduction & research. or 1800 18 SANE (7263).
  • - a collection of information and resources centred on self-compassion to assist in enhancing emotional wellbeing and self-kindness
  • - a collection of information pamphlets from many universities on issues ranging from relationships to study tips, relaxation strategies and sexual health 

 

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