If you would like to arrange for a FREE one on one consultation, we can help you create a personalised support network in your area for you and your family members. If you cannot find a service you need please call us on (02)9412-0000.

Lifeline

13 11 14 (confidential 24/7 counselling and referrals)

 

National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service

1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au (online counselling available)

 

MensLine Australia

1300 789 978 or www.mensline.org.au (online and video counselling available)

 

Phoenix Australia formerly: The Australian Centre for Post-Traumatic Mental Health

https://phoenixaustralia.org/

 

Mens Survivor’s Group

Westmead (02) 9845 7940, Inner West (02) 9515 6111, or Lifecare (Bankstown) (02) 9708 2088

 

Adults Surviving Child Abuse

www.asca.org.au or 1300 657 380

 

Rape Crisis

1800 424 017

 

Sexual Abuse

Men’s Line 1300 789 978 (for Men’s Sexual Abuse)

Dympna House (Child sexual assault service primarily for women). Toll free 1800 654 119 or

(02) 9797 6733

 

Victims of Crime

For information and/or referrals for victims of crime (e.g. sexual abuse) and a 24 hr support line, ring the Victims of Crime support line on 1800 633 063 or (02) 9374 3000. For victims of crimes that happened in NSW one may gain access to 20 free counselling sessions through this number.

https://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/vs

 

The Australian Psychological Society

The Australian Psychological Society has a register of psychologists, listing their specialty. Call 1800 333 497 or visit https://psychology.org.au/

Beyond Blue

An organisation devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of depression in the community. Also provides extensive list of community resources. Phone 1300 224 636 or www.beyondblue.org.au

 

Black Dog Institute

For Mood Disorders

General Information: (02) 9382 4530; Community/Consumer Enquiries: (02) 9382 4523

Clinics: (02) 9382 2991 or www.blackdoginstitute.org.au

 

Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression

www.crufad.org

 

Depression and Mood Disorders Association

(02) 9816 5688 or https://dmda.mentalhealth.asn.au/dmda

 

GROW

GROW is a self help organisation for people who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses. GROW is based on a 12-step self help program. Members meet weekly. Operate on donation basis.

(02) 9569 5566 or www.grow.net.au

VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service

Available to ex or serving members of the Defence Force who have had active service. 1800 011 046 (local call) or https://www.vvcs.gov.au/

 

Veterans Affairs Network

1300 551 918 connects client to the nearest office to their location. https://www.dva.gov.au/

 

ADF all hours support line

1800 628 036

 

Defence Force Community Organisation (DCO)

Provides social services to Defence members and their families Australia wide https://www.defence.gov.au/dco/

 

Defence Family Helpline

Provides support, information and connection with your community, including local DCO teams 1800 624 608

Police Post Trauma support Group (PPTSG)

24 hour helpline call 0468 832 564 or https://www.pptsg.org.au/

Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)

Toll free 1800 422 599 or (02) 9361 8000

www.nsw.gov.au/package.asp?PID=9538

 

The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN)

Gives comprehensive information and a list of resources available across Australia at www.adin.com.au

 

Al Anon (for families)

(02) 9279 3600 Sydney, (02) 4731 1442 Penrith. www.al-anon.alateen.org

 

Alcoholics Anonymous

You can ring this number to organise a temporary sponsor.

24 hours helpline (02) 9799 1199 or www.aa.org.au

 

Burwood Discussion Group

SJOGHS Hospital Dining Room 7:00pm to 9:00pm, a group for people who have completed three weeks Drug and Alcohol program at Richard Pampuri Unit and St Paul Unit.

For further details contact: Burwood CTC and speak with Tyrone

 

Marijuana Anonymous

Oren (02) 9665 0351 or Rick (02) 9566 1419 or https://www.marijuana-anonymous.org/

 

Medicines’ Line

An information line for the general public on medications

Ring 1300 888 763 from 9:00am to 6:00pm EST

 

Narcotics Anonymous

(02) 9519 6200 or https://www.naoz.org.au/community/index.php

 

Nar anon (for families)

(02) 9418 8728, (02) 9519 6200 or https://www.naranon.com.au/

 

Poisons Information

Service Line (24hrs) 13 11 26

 

Western Sydney Drug and Alcohol Resource Centre Inc.

https://www.wesdarc.org.au/links03.asp

The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)

Resource centre provides information, resources and access to services for children and families where a parent experiences a mental illness

https://www.copmi.net.au/

 

Parentline

Provides telephone counselling to parents and carers of children aged 0 to 18 years. Visit https://www.parentline.com.au/ for Parentline services across Australia or call 1300 30 1300 (between 8:00am and 10:00pm, 7 days a week).

 

Headspace

Information on how to talk to children and teenagers about their problems and where to find help, as well as online and telephone support, is available through headspace at https://headspace.org.au/family/

 

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800 (free call) or www.kidshelp.com.au (online counselling available)

 

Child Care Access Hotline

Toll free 1800 670 305 or

https://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/early_childhood/programmes_funding/child_care_access_hotline.htm

 

Relationships Australia

1300 364 277

 

UnitingCare Australia

Provides a range of services for children, young people, and their families struggling with a range of issues https://www.unitingcare.org.au

 

Dial –A- Mum

(02) 9477 6777 or www.dial-a-mum.org.au

 

DOCS Helpline

132 111 or www.community.nsw.gov.au

 

 

Karitane Careline (24hrs)

1300 227 464 or (02) 9794 1800 or www.karitane.com.au

 

Karitane Parent – Infant Counselling Line

(02) 9794 1852 or www.karitane.com.au

 

Mothersafe (Medication- Pregnacy/Lactation)

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm (02) 9382 6539 or toll free 1800 647 848

 

Multiple Birth Association

(02) 9875 2404 or https://www.amba.org.au/

 

Panda – Post & AnteNatal Depression Association Inc.

A self help support association for women who experience post and ante natal depression & their families. Helpline toll free 1800 130 026 or (03) 9428 4600

 

Play Group Association

(02) 9604 5513 or toll free 1800 171 882 or https://www.playgroupnsw.com.au/

 

Sydney In Home Care

Flexible form of childcare where care is provided in the Childs home by and approved carer

(02) 9683 3400

 

Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre

(02) 9718 1955

 

Sydney Children’s Hospital

(02) 9382 1111

 

Tresillian Parent Helpline

(02) 9787 0855 or toll free 1800 637 357 or https://www.nsw.gov.au/tresillian/helpline.htm

 

Westmead Children’s Hospital

(02) 9845 0000

Aboriginal Health Resource Centre

Aged and Community Care Information Line, 1800 500 853

 

Access Team (Mental Health Crisis Team)

24 hour Initial Intake Service. Penrith Hospital toll free 1800 650 749 (Richmond, Blue Mountains, Nepean, Hawkesbury, Windsor); Rozelle Hospital toll free 1800 636 825; Concord Hospital (02) 9767 6090

 

ARAFMI (Association for Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill

24hr phone service and support group for families and relatives of the mentally ill.

Phone (02) 9805 1883 or toll free 1800 655 198

 

Carers Australia

Toll free 1800 242 636, www.carersaustralia.com.au

 

Centacare Catholic Community Services

Parramatta (02) 9390 5377

 

Centrelink

Appointments: 13 10 21

Employment Services: 132 850

Aged Pensions and Retirement Issues: 13 23 00

Disability, Sickness and Carers: 132 717

Family Payments: 136 150

 

Department of Housing

4721 6422

 

Domestic Violence Line

Toll Free 1800 656 463

 

Commonwealth Care line

Refer clients to specific Health Care Services in their area, 1800 052 222

 

Community Crisis – St Vincent’s Hospital

(02) 8382 1800

 

Financial Counselling & Legal Advice

Provides Services for any financial issues, Phone 1800 650 084 (toll free, Country, NSW)

 

Grief Support Inc

A 24 hour telephone support referral service. Ring (02) 9489 6644

 

Homeless Persons Information Services

Free accommodation / referral Services, 1800 234 566 / 9265 9081

 

Legal Aid

(02) 9219 5000 Head office for nearest centre

 

Mental Health Association’s Information service

Contact toll free 1800 674 200 or 1300 794 991 or visit www.mentalhealth.asn.au

This webpage contains a lot of very good fact sheets on a wide variety of presenting problems and contact/referral details for many sources of help. A one stop place for help for mental health issues. (Canberra ring (02) 6282 6658)

 

Reading and Writing Hotline

A free call service that links learners to training providers. Ring 1300 655 506

 

Salvo Care Line

Is a 24 hour telephone counselling service. Also provides information and referral. Ring (02) 9331 6000

 

SANE Helpline 2006

The national Helpline for people concerned about mental illness providing information and referral to local treatment and support services. Free call 1800 187 263

 

St Vincent’s de Paul

Food, home visits, counselling and financial assistance. (02) 4577 4880 Windsor or (02) 4731 5096 Kingswood or (02) 4751 2271 Springwood or (02) 9560 8666 for Burwood

 

Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre

(02) 9845 0000

 

Trans cultural Mental Health Centre

1800 648 911 / (02) 9840 3800

 

Women’s Information & Referral Service

A free and confidential telephone service for women in NSW. The WIRS can help you find information that you, your family or friends may need including information on many organisations and services available to women. The service operates Monday to Friday from 9pm to 5pm. Call 1800 817 227

Kids Helpline

Offers web-based, email or telephone counselling for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years. Call 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelp.com.au

 

ReachOut

Provides information on a range of mental health and related issues that affect teenagers and young adults. https://au.reachout.com/

 

Headspace

Provides Information on trauma and mental health, where to get help. Online support is also available. www.headspace.org.au

PTSD Coach Australia

Phoenix Australia has developed a Smartphone app for sufferers of PTSD, on behalf of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF). PTSD Coach Australia is an adaption of the US Department of Veterans Affairs’ PTSD Coach app and has been designed specifically for the Australian setting. While the app was developed to help current and former serving members of the Australian Defence force, it will also be beneficial to other people suffering from PTSD.

 

The app is free on iTunes and Google Play.

 

PTSD Family Coach

Living with a family member who has PTSD can be stressful. PTSD Family Coach is an app similar to PTSD Coach. PTSD Family coach provides support for concerned family members of those with PTSD. The app can help you learn about PTSD, how to take care of yourself, and how to manage your relationship with your loved one or children. PTSD Family Coach also has information on how to help your loved one get the treatment they deserve

 

The app is free on iTunes and will soon be available for Android

 

To Track Triggers, Moods, Relaxation

AIMS – Icon has orange arrow into target

 

Buddhify-this is great for relaxation, mindfulness, meditation and range from 2 mins to 1 hour

Calm– great to help reduce anxiety, meditate, mindfulness, relaxation

Operation Green Heart

By Anne Kerr and Dr Katelyn Kerr

Age range 6 to 18 years

 

This is an Australian book written for children to assist military and ex military personnel and their families deal with difficult feelings that may have arisen as a result of their service including diagnosis of PTSD and depression. It tells the story from Max’s viewpoint of the trouble Max’s dad is having dealing with his angry and sad feelings. Together as a family they come up with a way to once again show their love for each other.

 

It uses the language of colour to explain and explore feeling and emotions. This helps the young reader to name in a simple yet effective way not only how they are behaving but also how others are behaving towards them. It helps them to identify, name and understand feelings. Conversely, parents can also use the language of colours to describe their feelings to their children.

 

Why are you so scared? A child’s book about parents with PTSD

By Beth Andrews and Katherine Kirkland

Age Range: 4 to 8 years.

 

Why are you so scared? Explains PTSD and its symptoms in nonthreatening, kid friendly language, and is full of questions and exercises that kids and parents can work through together.

 

The interactive layout encourages kids to express their thoughts and feeling about PTSD through writing, drawing and designing. This book can serve as a practical tool for kids to cope with and eventually feel better about their parents PTSD. A comprehensive note to parents offers advice for using this book to help children communicate the emotions that may accompany their parents PTSD recovery

 

Why is Daddy Like He is? A Book for Kids About PTSD

By Patience Mason

Age range 4 to 8 years

A children’s book that uses a conversation between a child and their mother to describe the symptoms and feelings associated with a father with PTSD. A free PDF version of this book can easily be found online