Helpful Resources
DirectLineTel: 1800 888 236 | Confidential alcohol & drug counselling and referral line for Victoria – 24/7 by phone or online |
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Gambler’s HelpTel: 1800 858 858 | Free, confidential Gambler’s Help services, including in other languages. Help if someone close to you is experiencing harm from gambling
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Gambling Help Online | Counselling and information services including a peer support program. |
Life LineTel: 13 11 14 | Crisis support and suicide prevention |
SuicidelineTel: 1300 651 251 | Support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, and people bereaved by suicide |
Beyond BlueTel: 1300 22 4636 | Information and support for mental health issues |
WellwaysTel: 1300 111 400 | Peer based support for individuals and families coping with mental health issues. |
Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team (CATT) | Urgent response to people in mental health crisis |
GriefLineTel 1300 845 745 | Telephone and online grief and loss counselling service. |
1800 RespectTel: 1800 737 732 | Confidential information, counselling and support service |
Safe StepsTel: 1800 015 188 (Vic) https://www.safesteps.org.au/ | Connecting women and their children to support services |
KidsHelpLineTel: 1800 55 18 00 | Free telephone counselling for young people aged 5 to 25 |
ParentllineTel: 13 22 89 https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/services-for-parents/Pages/parentline.aspx | Support for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old |
Mirabel FoundationTel: 03 9527 9422 | Support for children affected by a family members’ drug or alcohol use |
Child FIRSTTel: 1300 721 383 | Support and assistance for vulnerable children. See website for your local contact number |
North East Metro Mental Health & Wellbeing ConnectTel: 13 11 14 | Support for family, carers, supporters & kin of people challenged by mental health and/or alcohol and other drug use. |
Therapeutic Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshops for Carershttps://accesshc.org.au/whats-on/therapeutic-creative-writing-and-storytelling-workshops-for-carers | Date and time: Location: |
Reach Out and Connect – The Suicide Conversation for Parents and Carers | Session 1 Session 2 |
- Boundaries – 1
- Boundaries – 2
- Family Violence Support Groups
- “I” Statements
- Mental Health First Aid – Psychosis Guidelines
- When Living With Family Member – Quick Tips
- Self Care
- Stages of Change – What Conversations Can Be Helpful
- 10 Ways Family Members Can Help
- The Role of Family in AOD Treatment
- What to Expect When Your Loved One Comes Out Of Treatment
- Working With Trauma and Substance Abuse
- Gambler’s Help – Support for Family and Friends
- Gambling Advice for Family and Friends
