Resources

Useful Resources for Parents & Carers

If you or your child want more information about depression and anxiety, or would like to speak to someone over the phone, please check out the following organisations and helplines. You’ll also find some other resources referred to in the PiP modules.

Mental Health Resources for Parents/Carers

Support services and information for parents and carers.

Head to Health

Head to Health provides access to trusted mental health and wellbeing information, online programs and digital resources.

eheadspace

Phone: 1800 650 890

eheadspace is a confidential, free and secure space where young people aged 12 to 25 or their family can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional.

Lifeline

Phone: 13 11 14

Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.

Find a Psychologist

If you would like to find a registered psychologist in your area, the Australian Psychological Society Find a Psychologist service can assist with this. You can also speak to your GP about getting a referral to a psychologist.

Mental Health Resources for Young People

Information and support options for children, teenagers, and young adults.

Youth Beyond Blue

Phone: 1300 22 4636

Youth Beyond Blue’s website for young people aged 12 to 15. If you need to talk to someone, find more information or find out where you can go to see someone contact the beyondblue support service.

Headspace

Headspace helps young people aged 12 to 25 who are going through a tough time, providing support for problems like depression, anxiety, bullying and body image.

eheadspace

Phone: 1800 650 890

eheadspace is a confidential, free and secure space where young people aged 12 to 25 or their family can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional.

Kids Helpline

Phone: 1800 55 1800

A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.