Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) North (02) 5124 1407 or CAMHS South (02) 5124 3133 (during business hours). CAMHS provide support for children and young people under 18 years of age with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) on 1800 629 354 (24 hrs, 7 days a week)
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support services. Find out how these services can help you, a friend or loved one.
Contact Lifeline Ph: 13 11 14 (24 hours) or Lifeline text (6pm- 12am) 0477 131 114
Headspace provides tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds. With a focus on early intervention, they 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.
Kids Helpline Kids Helpline is Australia's free 24/7, confidential and private counselling service specifically for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. Counselling is available over the phone or via a webchat.
Smiling Mind is a unique web and app-based program developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to people's lives.
Youth Beyond Blue focuses on the mental health issues of young people aged 12-25 years. It’s particularly aimed at early intervention and prevention.
Take control of whatever you’re going through. Use ReachOut.com to figure things out and make life better. The website offers fact sheets, forums and other resources designed specifically for young people. ReachOut.com is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation.