BHCS Health & Wellbeing

Every one is different and can experience stress at some point in their life. What this stress looks like is different for everyone. How this affects each person is also unique to the individual. This page seeks to provide individuals with an avenue to seek assistance or find support. As every person is different, some avenues may not suit all individuals.

Mental Health: What Christian Faith Can Offer

To read more on the perspective of Christian faith and mental health written by Rev. Dr Keith Condie, Co-Director of the Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute, please click here

Knowing where to go when you need help

Beyond Blue 

Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. 

Lifeline 

A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. 

Kids Helpline 

Australia’s only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. 

The Orange Door

Provides free services for children and young people as well as adults, who are experiencing or have experienced family violence.


MensLine Australia

Support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

 Focus on the Family Australia

A not-for-profit organisation that offers relevant, practical support to help families thrive in every stage of life. Our aim is to "To help strengthen Australian Families". Regardless of their religion, politics, socioeconomic status, culture or age. 

The Parents Website 

An initiative of Independent Schools Victoria, providing a curated selection of news, features and resources for parents on raising and educating children.


Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is the only medical research institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the lifespan. They provide resources and support in relation to mental health – suicide prevention, digital innovation, lived experience, youth and workplace mental health.  

1800Respect

Australia's national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling, information, and referral service. Providing free and confidential support 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 

headspace

With a focus on early intervention, headspace work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future. 

Bullying No Way

You have a right to feel safe and be safe. Being bullied can make you feel miserable and powerless but things can change. Bullying No Way will show you what you can do if you are being bullied.

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

For consultation with a family violence specialist, contact safe steps Family Violence Response Centre on 1800 015 188 or online via email or web chat → https://www.safesteps.org.au/about-us/contact-us/