Need help?

You may be surprised at just how many organisations are out there to help you when you need it. Whether you’re a young person in distress, a parent, sibling or carer needing support, or a concerned friend – help is there. And it doesn’t have to be a crisis – you can just be worried, confused or frightened. The important thing is, don’t delay! Talk to someone today!

If you or someone you love is in danger or hurt, the nearest emergency at your local hospital will help you.

Lifeline
24 hour free and confidential telephone counselling service
Phone: 13 11 14
Online chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat

Kids Help Line
24 hour free and confidential telephone and online counselling services.
Phone: 1800 55 1800

Suicide Call Back Service
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24 hour, nationwide service that provides telephone counselling to people 18 years and over who are:

  • suicidal
  • caring for someone who is suicidal
  • bereaved by suicide

Phone: 1300 659 467

Other mental health services / information in Queensland

headspace
www.headspace.org.au
All locations Australia wide are listed on the headspace website.
headspace offers services for people aged between 12 and 25 years old who:

  • need some help with any type of health issue
  • are having difficulty with something in their lives
  • are feeling sad, anxious or worried
  • are concerned about the use of alcohol or drugs
  • are worried about family or a friend
  • need advice about education and/or finding work
  • have sexual health issues or want information about contraception

ReachOut
ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service. It’s the perfect place to start if you’re not sure where to look. Every year ReachOut helps thousands of young Australians with information support and stories on everything from finding your motivation, through to getting through really tough times.
Online: www.reachout.com.au

 

Brave Online
www.brave-online.com
BRAVE is an online, psychological program for the treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety. The Program was developed by a team of researchers at the University of Queensland. As a result, the Program is based on actual research evidence, and parents can rest assured their child is receiving a high quality treatment program. BRAVE is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the most effective method for overcoming anxiety in children and teenagers. Around 80% of children are free of anxiety after completing the therapist-assisted, BRAVE-Online Program. BRAVE can be completed in your own home, at your own pace, and at a time that suits you. You can also have a BRAVE Trainer help you through the program, someone who works with you to overcome your anxiety. They will email you each week, and even talk to you over the phone during the program.