If you need immediate help call 000

 

Aboriginal specific services​

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• Yarn Safe by headspace: visit headspace.org.au - provides free online and telephone support, including fortnightly yarn circles and lots of resources and information regarding mental health, relationships and substance abuse.

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• The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): visit naccho.org.au - they're the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.

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• WellMob: visit wellmob.org.au - online resources made by and for our mob such as websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media, and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

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• The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP): visit cbpatsisp.com.au -  they're Australia’s leading authority on Indigenous suicide.

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• 13Yarn: call 13 92 76 (available 24/7) -  a free support line with free, confidential crisis support 24/7 run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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• Brother to brother: call 1800 435 799 - a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men of all ages, staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, including Elders, to promote a culturally-safe service.

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• Head to Health: visit headtohealth.gov.au - yarn to someone at the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical or health service, or on the phone with the 24-hour helpline and online chat services. 

 

 

Addiction support

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• National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline: 1800 250 015 (available 24/7).

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• Family Drug Support (FDS): 1300 368 186 (available 24/7).

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• Stimulant Treatment Line: 9361 8088 (Sydney) or 1800 101 188 (outside Sydney) (available 24/7). 

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• Opioid Treatment Line (OTL): 1800 642 428 (Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 5:00pm). 

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• Counselling Online (24/7): counsellingonline.org.au

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• Alcoholics Anonymous Australia: 1300 222 222 or visit aa.org.au

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• Narcotics Anonymous Australia 1300 652 820 or visit na.org.au

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• Quitline: 13 78 48 or visit quitnow.gov.au

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• Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).

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• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).

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• Sobriety Apps  - I am Sober, SoberTool, Nomo, etc.

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Domestic and family violence

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• 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) - (available 24/7).

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• Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).

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• Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491

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• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).

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• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

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• Each State or Territory has its own network of services that can help deal with domestic and family violence. Find a local service in your area at respect.gov.au/services/

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• For information about receiving a Centrelink crisis payment to help you with immediate financial concerns, contact Centrelink on 13 2850 or find information online

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• Some banks offer support for customers experiencing domestic and family violence. Call your bank to see how they can assist you.

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Mental Health 

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• 13Yarn: 13 92 76 (available 24/7).

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• Lifeline: 13 11 14

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• Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).

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• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).

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• headspace Australia: visit headspace.org.au

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• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (available 24/7).

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• Black Dog Institute: visit blackdoginstitute.org.au

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• QLife (LGBTIQ+ support): 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au

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If you need immediate help call 000