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Need help? If you are in immediate danger, please call Triple Zero (000)

Crisis 24/7 Support Services

Lifeline
13 11 14
Confidential telephone crisis support service with online crisis support also available.

Mental Health Line
1800 011 511
You will be able to speak with a clinician who can provide recommendations about how to manage your situation or put you in contact with an appropriate mental health team.

Suicide Call Back Service 
1300 659 467 
The Suicide Call Back Service provides free professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.

Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
Free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

1800 RESPECT
1800 737 732   
A service for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.  

To be connected to a free translating and interpreting service (TIS) call 131 450


There are many services available locally that can help you address any mental health concerns you have for yourself or a close family member. 

Local Mental Health Services

Your local GP
Call your local GP who can provide advice on mental health and local services.

Northern Beaches Hospital 
Mental Health - 9105 5340
Consumer-centred care with active involvement from family and carers.

Northern Beaches Community Mental Health Service 
1800 011 511
Provides specialised, comprehensive care coordination for persons 18 - 65 years of age who have a serious mental illness and people significantly affected by mental health problems.

One Door Health Care 
9199 6143
Provides specialised mental health services, psychological and physical health services, individual support, and assistance transitioning to the NDIS.

One Door Pioneer Clubhouse 
9907 9999
Pioneer Clubhouse is a community based program, and a safe, supportive, respectful environment for people living with mental illness. 

Lifeline Northern Beaches 
9949 5522
Provides low cost counselling, financial counselling and offers a range of support groups including gambling, bereavement or caring for a suicidal person.

Local Mental Health Services for families

Northern Beaches Youth & Family Counselling Service  
9976 1486
Provides a free, flexible, tailored service in a safe, confidential and friendly space for young people aged between 12 and 18 years and their family living on the Northern Beaches.

Parents Beyond Breakup 
1300 853 437
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Child & Youth Mental Health Service - Northern Beaches
9388 5150
Provides specialist mental health intervention to children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems and their families.

Relationship Australia Dee Why 
1300 364 277 
Counselling support for individuals, couples and families. 

Headspace Brookvale 
9937 6500
Support for young people aged between 12 and 25 years with mild to moderate mental health needs.

Avalon Youth Hub 
0487 936 875
Drop in and referrals, workshops, events and outreach for young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families.  

Gidget Foundation Australia 
1300 851 758
Gidget Foundation Australia provides counselling and group programs to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents. Available locally at Gidget House, Manly and Northern Beaches Hospital. 

Uniting Family and Carer Mental Health Program
8599 4855
Provides individual support to anyone related to, living with, or caring for a person experiencing a mental health issue.

National Mental Health Initiatives

Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
National, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related disorders in Australia.
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Black Dog Institute 
9382 4530 
Education, research, clinical and community oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

Butterfly Foundation
1800 334 673
Operates the National Eating Disorders Helpline and provides support over the phone, via email and online.
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Headspace
National Youth Mental Health Foundation for young people aged 12-25 years with mild to moderate mental health needs. Provides information and resources, online and phone services including eheadspace providing online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

MensLine
1300 789 978
Telephone and online counselling service for men with mental health, family and relationship concerns.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

PANDA
1300 726 306
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia supports women, men and families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

QLife
1800 184 527
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Counselling services are available everyday between the hours of 3pm to 12pm Australia wide. Website includes mental health and referral information.
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SANE Australia
1800 187 263
National mental health organisation working to support Australians affected by complex mental health. Includes mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy.(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)(Opens in a new window)

Telephone Interpreter Service
13 14 50
Free to non-English speaking Australian citizens or permanent residents with interpreters speaking more than 120 languages and dialects.

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