Mental Health

Lifeline 13 11 14

Lifeline text 0447 13 11 14 (6pm—12am, 7 days)

Kids Helpline1800 551 800

Ambulance & Police 000

Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467

Mental Health Access Line 1800 011 511 – are a service that operate 24/7 days a week.

Parent Line 1300 1300 52 9am-9pm Weekdays, 4pm-9pm Weekends

Youth Response Team (YRT) is a crisis interventionservice which works within CYMHS to support young people aged 12-17 (or 18 if still attending school), when they are experiencing acute psychological distress and/or suicidality who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others. YRT is a mobile service and can visit you in your own home as an alternative to the emergency department. Accessible via the Mental Health Telephone Assessment Health Line Phone: 1800 011 511

Anglicare Emotional Wellbeing Space offers you up to seven free sessions of individual counselling to support your psychological and emotional concern. Sessions are held face-to-face, online or over the phone.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Burdekin Assosciation We believe every young person has the right to a life that offers opportunities to fulfil their potential.

Black Dog Institute We surround ourselves with people who have a passion for making a change in the mental health space.

Child Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) provides specialist mental health assessment and intervention to infants, children and young people (under 18 years old, unless still at school) with moderate to severe and complex mental health problems and their families.

Community Flower Studio Youth Mentoring Program. For young people aged 11-25yrs. In person at the Doherty Centre in Chatswood or online. The program addresses study skills, stress less tips, managing relationships, preparing for job interviews, career advice. Led by Dr Bibiana Chan, mentoring is available on Wednesdays in individual session or small group meetings. Dr Bibiana (Aunty Bibi) speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English. Make a booking via email (communityflowerstudio@yahoo.com)

CYMHS Youth Response Team (YRT) is a crisis intervention service which works within CYMHS to support young people aged 12-17 (or 18 if still attending school), when they are experiencing acute psychological distress and/or suicidality who may be at risk of harm to themselves or others. YRT is a mobile service and can visit you in your own home as an alternative to the emergency department.

Catholic Care Supporting you and your family through the challenges of relationships, parenting and separation. professional and compassionate teams for counselling, education, emotional support and practical strategies.

Emotional Health Clinic, Macquarie University Get emotional health support for yourself and others. The Clinic provides assessment and treatment services to people of all ages, and training and resources to professionals.

Harrison Riedel Foundation created the YourCrew app, designed to give young people personal help from loved ones and a pathway to professional help if needed.

Headspace The heart of Headspace services is ensuring to meet the evolving and unique needs of young people and those who support them.

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. The website has loads of helpful helpful information.

KYDS Youth Development Service provides free mental health counselling to young people for as long as they need it.

Lifeline a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

LocalKind Youth & Family Counselling is a no-fee, safe, caring, and supportive counselling space for individual young people and/or their families. They offer individual or family sessions to support you with strategies to manage significant life changes, develop greater insight and understanding of yourself and othersyou care about, improve communication skills, and strengthen relationships that matter to you.

Mission Australia helps to provide the security, care and support, vital to the development of children and young people and strengthening communities.

Mindspot provides free online services for Australians with depression and anxiety problems. It provides mental health screening assessments, therapist-guided online treatment courses and referrals to help people recover and stay well.

Oasis Supports Northern Beaches Are a small family run organisation which was set up to "go the extra mile" for clients on the NDIS (and a few privately funded individuals). Oasis offer a myriad of social, transport, community and hobby based supports primarily for participants with a mental health diagnosis.

PCYC work with at-risk youth to break the cycle of disadvantage through crime prevention, vocational education, youth capacity building and social responsibility programs.

PCCS Access + Mental health support when you need it. Psychological Access+ is a program providing patients with assistance for short-term psychological interventions, and is funded by the Northern Sydney Primary Health Network. Operating in Northern Sydney, the service is primarily for people who have difficulty accessing appropriate mental health (including psychology) support due to financial or other circumstances. A range of services are available for people with mental illness, drug and alcohol issues or who are at risk of suicide or self-harm.

Proveda Community Care Northern Beaches support people, their families and carers to navigate the health and social care systems, access the services they require, when they require them, to get the most out of life.

Safe Haven is a place where young people aged 12-17 can go to get calm and culturally sensitive support if they are experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. It is a safe place where they can talk openly about how you are feeling and what you’re going through. A place where you can feel supported and not judged. Young people can talk to suicide prevention peer workers who may have experienced suicidal distress and recovery, and who understand what they are going through. If the young person does not feel like chatting, they can spend time in a quiet space and listen to music. It’s free and you don’t need an appointment. There are Safe Havens throughout NSW including North Ryde and Brookvale.

SANE Australia is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

SDECC is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation which specialises in providing free counselling and support for young people aged 12 -25 with problematic alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use and their families.

Sir David Martin Foundation is a 30-year old family foundation, helping young people in crisis.

StreetWork aims to help teens troubled by destructive influences and behaviour to turn their lives around through one on one mentoring.

The Northern Centre offer individual support or can work with the family as a whole as you navigate your role as a parent/carer of a teenager.

Taldumande Youth Services supports, encourages and empowers vulnerable children, young people and their families through crisis response, residential care and specialised case work. Located Northern Sydney and Northern Beaches

Transcultural Mental Health The Transcultural Mental Health Centre (TMHC) works with health professionals and communities across New South Wales to support positive mental health for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. 1800 648 911

Uniting Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS): Northern Sydney. If you’re between 12 and 25, and need more mental health support than your GP, a private psychologist or headspace centre can provide, we’d like to help.

Uniting Family and Carer Mental Health Program (FCMHP): Northern Sydney If you are caring for a loved one who is living with mental health challenges, FCMHP provide education and training, one-to-one support, and support groups to help ensure you have the tools you need in your caring role.

USpace is Australia’s first private mental health service targeted to the needs of young adults aged 16–25 years. Our mission is to promote the recovery and psychological wellbeing of young adults with severe and emerging mental health problems.

Youth Up Front We improve the lives of children by providing outreach and vocational programmes, mentoring, case worker and personal development support.

Emerging Minds is dedicated to advancing the mental health and emotional wellbeing of Australian infants, children, adolescents and their families. The Emerging Minds website is packed with resources, training and research to support families, practioners and organisations support the mental health of Australia's youth.

Headspace This link takes you to the ‘I’m supporting a young person’ page on the headspace website. Here there are topics such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychosis, self harm and trauma. There are many resources throughout the website that provide knowledge regarding mental ill-health, wellbeing, navigating life, alcohol and other drugs and much more. This is an excellent resources

Lifeline Fact Sheets Lifeline has developed a range of fact sheets to provide you with information and assistance during challenging times. Browse by topic and download any fact sheet that may be helpful for your situation.

Medicare Mental Health. Whether you are looking for mental health support for yourself, someone you care about, or just trying to improve your wellbeing – Medicare Mental Health is a good place to start. Medicare Mental Health helps you access the mental health and wellbeing resources and services that are right for you. It makes it easier to navigate and choose the most suitable care options, whether that’s face-to-face, via phone, or online.

Momentum Momentum offers tailored online treatment programs to help children and adolescents learn new ways to cope with feelings of anxiety and/or unhappiness. Momentum also offers help with sleep difficulties, as well as information on well-being and help-seeking, and tips and information about substance use for adolescents.

R U OK? Inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their world who may be struggling with life. The website is packed with resources and strategies to support people.

ReachOut Designed with – and specifically for – young people, ReachOut is 100% online, anonymous and confidential, and lets young people connect on their terms. From one-to-one peer support and moderated online communities, to tips, stories and resources, ReachOut offers a wide range of support options that allow young people to engage in the ways they want to, when they want to.

Wayahead support people across New South Wales and beyond by providing education, services, and resources that help improve mental health and wellbeing.

EPIC Conversations led by peer support crew members Madeleine and Roberta, identifies challenges often faced by parents and teens in crisis. These conversations will offer insights, strategies and resources to empower parents and carers to better support their teenager and themselves.

Parental As Anything by Maggie Dent. In this ABC podcast Maggie talks to parenting experts from around the world to find practical solutions to the challenges every parent is facing today. Five stars from me!!

The Mental Health Mom A podcast about being the parent of a kid with mental illness, whether your “kid” is a young child, a teenager, or even an adult. We share stories, give practical information, and talk about how to support your kid and look after yourself.

EPIC Walks offer connection and understanding for all parents/carers of young people who are facing challenges.

EPIC Online Meet Ups a regular place for parents and carers of young people to meet and gain strategies, knowledge and connection. The meetings are created by parents with lived experience of caring for a young person in crisis, for parents and carers of young people aged 12-25 who are facing challenges.  The meetings are connecting, informative, interactive.

ReachOut Concerned about my teen - Online Discussion Forum Share concerns, ask for help and hear from other parents

ClearlyMe for Teens, is an app designed for teens aged 12-17 who are experiencing depressive symptoms, psychological distress or in other words, going through a tough time. Created by teens, for teens.

YourCrew is a platform to enable all young people to ask for help at the touch of a button – from known, non-judgemental, welcoming, and trusted adults and friends. After downloading the app, invite your friends to join as your ‘Crew’. All crew members accept an oath to help without judgement and within confidentiality (unless someone’s safety is in danger). If you’re feeling consistently down, your Crew is alerted so they can reach out and see what’s up and how they can help you.