Need to Talk to Someone?

It’s easy to get caught up in the thick of things, to feel overwhelmed, like your head is hurting way too much and there’s no way out

BUT please remember that there are people who can really help – try talking to these guys:

Telephone Crisis, Counselling and Support Lines

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Lifeline:	13 11 14 24 hour telephone counselling service.
Kid’s Help Line:	1800 551 800 Free 24 hour telephone counselling service for young people aged 5-18.
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Suicide Helpline:	1300 651 251 24 hour telephone counselling service for people who are suicidal or worried that someone they know may be suicidal.
Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line:	1800 806 292 24 hour crisis service which provides support and information for victims of sexual assault. This service will be able to advise you where your nearest sexual assault service is.
Child Protection Crisis Line:	13 12 78 24 hour crisis line to contact if you have reasonable grounds to believe that a child is in need of protection because they have suffered or are likely to suffer from physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect.
Directline	1800 136 385 Anonymous 24 hour alcohol and drug counselling, information and referral service.
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Community Health Centre listings www.health.vic.gov.au/communityhealth	Community Health Centres exist in most council areas and employ health professionals and counsellors. These services are typically low cost or free.
Infoxchange Service Seeker www.serviceseeker.com.au	The Infoxchange Service Seeker contains details on government and non-government services and agencies in Victoria.
Just Look www.justlook.org.au	Just look is a comprehensive online national database of low cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia.
Australian Psychological Society www.psychology.org.au	Australian Psychological Society website can assist with finding a Psychologist in your area.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Youth Specific Information
Kids Help www.kidshelp.com.au	Kids Help provides information on a variety of issues affecting young people and includes an online counselling service.
Reach Out! www.reachout.com	Reach Out! is a web-based service aiming to assist young people in helping themselves through tough times. This site aims to improve young people’s mental health and well being by providing relevant support and information.
www.cyh.com/SubDefault.aspx?p=160	Here you can find heaps of information about young people’s health issues, lifestyle choices and healthy relationships.
Somazonewww.somazone.com.au	A website that offers young people a safe space to ask questions, share stories and find help about body image, drugs, mental health, harassment, relationships and sexual health.
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Centre Against Sexual Assault (24 hours): www.casa.org.au	03 9344 2210 CASA aims to ensure that women, children and men who are victim/survivors of sexual assault have access to the support they require.
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www.beyondblue.org.au	This site tells you everything you ever needed to know about depression, from causes, symptoms and treatments through to info on support services and people’s real life stories.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sexuality
Gay and Lesbian Switchboard:	1800 631 493 Counsellors are available to provide counselling, information and support on sexuality awareness related issues 6pm- 10pm everyday, except Wednesdays 2pm-10pm.
ALSO (Alternate Life Styles Organisation) http://www.also.org.au/index.htm	03 9827 4999 ALSO works to enhance the lives of Victoria’s diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
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Eating Disorders Foundation of Vic: www.eatingdisorders.org.au	03 9885 0318 The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria aims to support those affected by eating disorders, and to better inform the community about disordered eating.
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YSAS http://www.ysas.org.au/1	1800 014 446 The YSASline is a 24 hour telephone service that provides information, counselling and referral for youth-specific alcohol and drug services throughout Victoria
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Accommodation
Melbourne Youth Support Services:	03 9614 3688 Accommodation information and referral service for young people aged 15-25, offering face to face and telephone services MYSS can help out with crisis and medium to long term accommodation, legal issues, drug and alcohol issues, health, food and material aid and training and employment. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Weekends and Public Holidays 10am-6pm
………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Legal Advice
www.lawstuff.org.au	03 9614 3688 Information on all sorts of legal issues for young people, including services in your local area.