In an emergency call 000 or visit your local emergency department
There are many resources out there for immediate help for mental health concerns.
Mental Health Hotline
This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be able to speak with a clinician who can provide recommendations about how to manage the situation or put you in contact with the appropriate mental health team.
Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) – Northern Beaches
This service consists of a team of mental health clinicians who provide specialist mental health intervention to children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and their families.
Lifeline
0477 13 11 14 (text service)
eHeadpace– A service for youth aged 12 to 25 years to talk 1-on-1 with an eheadspace clinician via an online chat, email or over the phone
Suicide Call Back Service
A free service for people who are suicidal, caring for someone who is suicidal, bereaved by suicide or are health professionals supporting people affected by suicide. There is the option of online chatting, video call or phone counselling.
Kids Help Line
beyondblue
1800Respect
1800 737 732 – Sexual assault, family and domestic violence Line
Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling
Evidence-Based Apps for Mental Health and Safety
Beyond Now – Suicide Safety Planning
Calm Harm – Supports the prevention and reduction of self-harming behaviours