Crisis Services
Psychology 806 is an outpatient service. We are not equipped to deal with emergencies.
There are excellent government backed services that are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
Below is a list of appropriate services for various emergencies.
In an emergency, call 000 for Emergency Services
Child and family services
A wide range of support programs including kinship and foster care, help for young people, financial support, Gambler’s Help, Family Counselling, programs for new
parents, homelessness support, youth care and more. See website for full details.
1800 692 237
The Orange Door – Family Violence
Support
A safe and secure website with resources including counselling, accommodation, family violence support, mental health and drug and alcohol services, parenting
support groups, services for children, financial help, or legal assistance.
Infant, Child, Youth and Adult
Mental Health Service
A wide range of support programs including kinship and foster care, help for young people, financial support,Gambler’s Help, Family Counselling, programs for new
parents, homelessness support, youth care and more. See website for full details.
Police CASA- Centre against sexual assault
A wide range of support programs including kinship and foster care, help for young people, financial support,Gambler’s Help, Family Counselling, programs for new
parents, homelessness support, youth care and more. See website for full details.
1800 806 292
Lifeline
A crisis support service that provides short-term support at any time for people who are having difficulty coping or staying safe.
Beyond Blue
Provides support on a range of mental health issues and is available by phone, online via chat or email.
1300 224 636
Kids Helpline
Free, private, and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25yo.
1800 55 1800
Mensline Australia
A telephone and online counselling service for men, including support for dads who may need parenting assistance.
1300 789 978
Headspace
A free online and telephone support and counselling forvyoung people aged 12 to 25 years old & their families and friends.
Suicide Call-Back Service
For anyone considering suicide, living with someone who is considering suicide, or bereaved by suicide.
1300 659 467
Rainbow Door
Specialist advice to LGBTIQ+ people and their friends and families.
Ask Izzy
Help with finding crisis accommodation, food, drug and alcohol support and other.
1800 692 237