Mental Health Support

Christian Counsellors Association Australia

About: CCAA is a professional body of Christian counsellors. They can connect you with a relevant counsellor who can provide professional counselling services, while attending to the importance of your spirituality if desired. Knowing the importance of listening and respecting your faith issues is important to CCAA. They exist to further the reputation and professional development of Australian counsellors who practice within a framework of Christian values.

Website: https://ccaa.net.au/for-the-public/

Careline Connections

Careline Connections is a not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee provided as a community service to listeners of Christian media across Australia. Their Christian volunteers are trained to provide a listening ear and avenue for prayer and encouragement across the numerous life journeys callers can bring to Careline.

Hours: 9am – 11pm, 7 days

Number: 03 9070 6134

Website: https://carelineconnections.org.au/

Hope Bereavement Care

About: Hope Bereavement Care (Hope) is a not-for-profit organisation based in Geelong offering free information, support and counselling to residents of the general Geelong region grieving the death of a baby or child, grieving the death of an adult and grieving after suicide.

Number: (03) 4215 3358

Website: https://www.bereavement.org.au/

Lifeline

About: Lifeline is a national Australian charity providing 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. They offer a confidential and accessible way for Australians to connect with trained crisis supporters through phone, online chat, and text.

Hours: 24 hour line

Number: 13 11 14

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

Beyondblue

About: Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health and wellbeing support organisation. They provide support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Hours: 24 hour line

Number: 1300 224 636

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

Suicide Call Back

About: Free counselling for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7.

Hours: 24 hour line

Number: 1300 659 467

Website: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

MensLine Australia

About: MensLine Australia offers free professional 24/7 online counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), relationship, stress and wellbeing.

Hours: 24 hour line

Number: 1300 78 99 78

Website: https://mensline.org.au/