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Mental health toolkit (AU)
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Mental health toolkit (AU)

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This article contains a list of helpful wellbeing and mental health resources that Australian volunteers can use.

Lifeline
Lifeline provide confidential 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.

Phone: 13 11 14
SMS: 0477 131 114
Online chat: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Suicide Call Back Service
Counselling for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7
Phone: 1300 659 467
Online and video counselling:
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provide support for people affected by depression, anxiety and suicide.
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (24 hours)
Chat Online:
www.beyondblue.com.au

A 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

1800 737 732
VESP
Volunteer Employee Support Program
VESP is a confidential support program providing free mental health support services to all Orange Sky volunteers and employees. Volunteers can access up to three support sessions per year.
Phone: 1300 878 379
Online booking: https://bit.ly/3wHeGJG
Kids Helpline is a free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Online counselling:
https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling/
SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities. Counsellors are available via phone, web chat or email from 10am to 10pm Monday to Friday AEST/AEDT.
Phone: 1800 187 263
Email: getsupport@sane.org 
Online counselling:
https://www.sane.org/counselling-support
HeadGear Mental Fitness

HeadGear is a free a 30–day mental fitness challenge designed to build resilience and wellbeing and prevent things like depression and anxiety.


Available for IOS & Android

MyCompass
MyCompass is a resource for all people with a focus on building resilience and providing tips and exercises to maintain good mental health. There are also modules on mild to moderate stress, anxiety and depression.

www.mycompass.org.au
My Team - My Support

App designed to make is easy to ask for help by building your own support team.

Available for IOS & Android

MindSpot
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and low mood. It provides assessment and treatment courses plus help finding local services.

1800 61 44 34
www.mindspot.org.au

MoodGYM
MoodGYM is a free, structured five module course covering information, assessments, self-help skills and exercises. Designed for people experiencing symptoms of depression; has also been shown to assist in reducing symptoms of anxiety.

www.moodgym.com.au
Smiling Mind
Smiling Mind is a non-for-profit web and app-based meditation program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring mindfulness into your life.
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Available for IOS & Android
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