A.W.A.R.E Dogs
This organisation educates and assists the public and its clients who require a Mental Health Assistance Dog (MHAD). MHAD's are used by people with Mental Health Disabilities. They offer their owner an array of helpful and necessary tasks.
www.awaredogs.org.au
- Phone: 03 9387 8317
- Mobile: 0402 861 186
HealthInsite
Health Insite provides information regarding a wide range of health and medical issues and links to related web resources.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/
- Phone: 03 6289 8488
- Fax: 03 6289 5673
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW aim to support, educate and assist people with schizophrenia. They also encourage the education of the broader community and promote research and funding into the disease.
http://www.sfnsw.org.au
- Phone: 02 9879 2600
- Fax: 02 9879 2699...
Consumer Rights
Legal Aid NSW
An independent statutory body that provides legal aid and other legal services to people who require assistance to access the justice system.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Western Australian Association for Mental Health
The Western Australian Association for Mental Health represents, supports and encourages the development of the non-government, not-for-profit mental health sector for the benefit of people affected by mental illness.
www.waamh.org.au
- Phone: 08 9420 7277
- Fax: 08 9420 7280
Carers
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a national organisation for carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. They represent the needs and interests of carers at the national level through advocating for carers needs and interests in the public arena.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 6122 9900
- Fax: 02 6122 9999
Community Care & Awareness
Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Provides telephone support and information service, online discussion board, weekly support group meetings,regular lectures, seminars and workshops,referral service to therapists specialising in anxiety and mood disorders, information and support for carers and resources.
www.adavic.org.au
- Phone: 03 9853 8089
Anxiety Recovery Centre
A state-wide, specialist mental health organisation that provides support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders. Education, training and consultation services are provided to professionals and agencies.
www.arcvic.com.au
Association for Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
State organisations
Aims to represent at a national level the interests of ARAFMI groups throughout Australia and the needs and concerns of their constituency - families and others voluntarily caring for people with mental illness.
www.arafmiaustralia.asn.au
State organisations
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
Core purposes of the Foundation are to prevent drug problems and reduce drug-related harms; and to help people remain safe if, when and while they use drugs.
www.adf.org.au/
Bipolar Disorder Support Association (Even Keel)
Aims to offer friendship, understanding, information and a sense of hope to people living with Bipolar Disorder or related disorders.
www.evenkeel.org.au
- Phone: 08 9388 9869
- Fax: 08 9388 2298
Black Dog Institute
An educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and Bipolar Disorder. The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a national organisation for carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. They represent the needs and interests of carers at the national level through advocating for carers needs and interests in the public arena.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 6122 9900
- Fax: 02 6122 9999
Children of Mentally Ill Consumers (COMIC)
Provides information and support for the families and children of adults with a mental illness. Resources are available that are appropriate for children in helping them to understand their parent's mental illness.
www.howstat.com
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD)
A group of researchers and clinicians concerned with anxiety and depression. Associated with the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre and the University of NSW School of Psychiatry.
www.crufad.com
Depression and Mood Disorders Association of NSW
Informs and helps people with depression or mood-disorders, their family and friends. Offers information and independently run support groups.
dmda.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 1300 794 991
- Fax: 02 9339 6066
depressioNet
Offers information and peer support for people affected by depression. Has interactive forums such as Message Board and Chat, allowing people living with mental illness to share experiences and give and receive support and encouragement.
www.depressionet.com.au
- Phone: 1300 13 55 42
Good Therapy Australia
Good Therapy Australia aims to provide a place for Australians to learn about therapy and explore what good therapy means for them personally and offers a directory to find mental health practitioners in Australia and therapists who match special criteria, such as accredited counsellors and psychotherapists, registered psychologists and psychiatrists.
www.goodtherapy.com.au
- Phone: 02 4382 6269
- Fax: 02 4382 6266
GROW
GROW is a community of persons working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12 step program of recovery. Small groups of people who have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life.
www.grow.net.au
- Freecall: 1800 558 268
- Phone - WA: 08 9321 7333
Headspace
Headspace provides information on kids help, lifeline, reach out and suicide prevention.
www.headspace.org.au
- Phone: 03 8346 8213
Kids Help Line
A free, confidential, anonymous telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people between the ages of 5 and 25.
www.kidshelp.com.au
- 1800 55 1800
Legal Aid NSW
An independent statutory body that provides legal aid and other legal services to people who require assistance to access the justice system.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Lifeline's Just Ask
An Australia-wide rural mental health information service provided by Lifeline South Coast. It provides information and referrals for people with mental health problems, and to friends, relatives and others who want to know how to help.
www.justask.org.au
- Phone: 1300 13 11 14
Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Association of NSW
A non-government organisation and registered charity. Major activities include provision of the Mental Health Information Service, the Anxiety Disorders Alliance, support groups (including training and establishment of new groups), mental health promotion and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 02 9339 6000
- Fax: 02 9339 6066
- Local Call fron NSW only: 1300 794 991
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
- Phone: 07 3271 5544
- Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
Offers services to promote mental health and well-being.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Freecall: 1800 808 890
- Phone: 03 6224 9222
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
- Phone: 02 6282 6658
- Fax: 02 6282 6674
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
A not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organisation for people with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. Such illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders.
www.schizophrenia.org.au
- Fax: 08 8221 5159
Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia
A not-for-profit, member-based, community organisation that provides services to South Australians living with mental illness and their care givers and family. It offers support groups, education and resources.
www.mifsa.org
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that aims to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support, information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
www.reachout.com.au
- LifeLine Phone: 131 114
- Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Reconnexion
Reconnexion provides specialist counselling treatment services for people experiencing anxiety disorders or depression. Education and training is also provided by PADA for health and welfare practitioners and for the community.
www.pada.org.au
- Phone: 03 9886 9400
- Fax: 03 9886 0650
Shyness & Social Anxiety Service of Australia
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Service of Australia provides information, resources and links on topics including social anxiety, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and specific phobias.
www.socialanxiety.com.au
- Phone: 07 3366 7726
Top End Association for Mental Health
Top End Association for Mental Health is a non-government organisation funded by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments. The association's major activities include providing services to people with a mental health issue, promoting mental health and influencing mental health policy and advocacy.
www.teamhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 08 8948 4399
- Fax: 08 8948 4055
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Transcultural Mental Health Centre provides clinical consultation and assessment, transcultural mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, publication and resource development and education and training.
www.dhi.gov.au
Western Australian Association for Mental Health
The Western Australian Association for Mental Health represents, supports and encourages the development of the non-government, not-for-profit mental health sector for the benefit of people affected by mental illness.
www.waamh.org.au
- Phone: 08 9420 7277
- Fax: 08 9420 7280
Ybblue
Ybblue is the youth program of Beyondblue, the focus of the Ybblue campaign covers suicide, youth depression awareness and prevention as a whole, while involving young people in all it does.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Key Agencies
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
The primary national consumer voice to Government that fully represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia.
www.disfed.org.au
- Phone:: 03 9662 3324
- Phone: 03 9662 3324
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
A commonwealth government department involved in developing and implementing income security policies and programs, services for people with disabilities and families with children, community support services, family relationship services and public housing.
www.facs.gov.au
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
This government organisation is Australia's health management system. It aims to educate, support and promote all Australians about various conditions, while informing the country about certain diseases in the hope of preventing their spread, and therefore creating a healthier Australia.
www.health.gov.au
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
www.aihw.gov.au
- Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
- Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
The peak, national non-government mental health consumer organisation representing the interests of Australian mental health consumers.
www.amhcn.com.au
- Phone: (07) 3844 3009
- Fax: (07) 3844 2609
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
beyondblue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au
- Free Call: 1300 224 636
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a national organisation for carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. They represent the needs and interests of carers at the national level through advocating for carers needs and interests in the public arena.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 6122 9900
- Fax: 02 6122 9999
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is a national independent statutory government body that has responsibilities for inquiring into alleged infringements under the Racial Discrimination Act, Sex Discrimination Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Age Discrimination Act and alleged infringements of human rights.
www.hreoc.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
www.mhca.org.au
- Phone: (02) 6285 3100
- Fax: (02) 6285 2166
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA)
Provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
www.mmha.org.au
- Phone: (02) 9840 3333
- Fax: (02) 9840 3388
OT Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across the country.
www.ausot.com.au
- Phone: 03 9415 2900
- Fax: 03 9416 1421
Sane Australia
Sane Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigns, lobbying, programs, education and research.
www.sane.org
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
National Government
Australian Bureau of Statistics
Aims to assists and encourage informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.
www.abs.gov.au
Australian Government - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
A commonwealth government department involved in developing and implementing income security policies and programs, services for people with disabilities and families with children, community support services, family relationship services and public housing.
www.facs.gov.au
- Tollfree: 1300 653 227
- TTY: 1800 260 402
Australian Government - Department of Health and Ageing
This government organisation is Australia's health management system. It aims to educate, support and promote all Australians about various conditions, while informing the country about certain diseases in the hope of preventing their spread, and therefore creating a healthier Australia.
www.health.gov.au
- Phone: 02 6289 1555
- Fax: 02 6281 6946
- Freecall: 1800 020 103
Australian Institute of Family Studies
An Australian government statutory authority established to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia.
www.aifs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
www.aihw.gov.au
- Telephone: +61 2 6244 1000
- Fax: +61 2 6244 1299
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is a national independent statutory government body that has responsibilities for inquiring into alleged infringements under the Racial Discrimination Act, Sex Discrimination Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Age Discrimination Act and alleged infringements of human rights.
www.hreoc.gov.au
- Phone: (02) 9284 9600
- TTY: 1800 620 241
- Fax: (02) 9284 9611
National Health and Medical Research Council
Australia's peak body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on ethical behaviour in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research.
www.nhmrc.gov.au
- Phone: 13 000 64672
- Fax: 02 6217 9100
National Not-For-Profit
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
The Australian Drug Foundation (ADF)
Core purposes of the Foundation are to prevent drug problems and reduce drug-related harms; and to help people remain safe if, when and while they use drugs.
www.adf.org.au/
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
The primary national consumer voice to Government that fully represents the interests of all people with disability across Australia.
www.disfed.org.au
- Phone:: 03 9662 3324
- Phone: 03 9662 3324
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
The peak, national non-government mental health consumer organisation representing the interests of Australian mental health consumers.
www.amhcn.com.au
- Phone: (07) 3844 3009
- Fax: (07) 3844 2609
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
- Phone: (08) 8201 7670
- Fax: (08) 8201 7673
beyondblue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au
- Free Call: 1300 224 636
Carers Australia
Carers Australia is a national organisation for carers of people with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or who are frail aged. They represent the needs and interests of carers at the national level through advocating for carers needs and interests in the public arena.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
- Phone: 02 6122 9900
- Fax: 02 6122 9999
The Centre for Mental Health Research
Aims to improve the mental health of Australians through research and development, training, policy and the dissemination of health information. It also aims to contribute to national policy in mental health and ageing.
www.anu.edu.au
Children of Mentally Ill Consumers (COMIC)
Provides information and support for the families and children of adults with a mental illness. Resources are available that are appropriate for children in helping them to understand their parent's mental illness.
www.howstat.com
depressioNet
Offers information and peer support for people affected by depression. Has interactive forums such as Message Board and Chat, allowing people living with mental illness to share experiences and give and receive support and encouragement.
www.depressionet.com.au
- Phone: 1300 13 55 42
GROW
GROW is a community of persons working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12 step program of recovery. Small groups of people who have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life.
www.grow.net.au
- Freecall: 1800 558 268
- Phone - WA: 08 9321 7333
Headspace
Headspace provides information on kids help, lifeline, reach out and suicide prevention.
www.headspace.org.au
- Phone: 03 8346 8213
Lifeline's Just Ask
An Australia-wide rural mental health information service provided by Lifeline South Coast. It provides information and referrals for people with mental health problems, and to friends, relatives and others who want to know how to help.
www.justask.org.au
- Phone: 1300 13 11 14
Lifeline's Just Look
An online national database of low-cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia. Search by state, postcode or topic.
www.justlook.org.au
- Crisis Line: 13 11 14
Lundbeck Institute
Aims to achieve consensus in an international forum on how to improve diagnosis, treatment and compliance in Central Nervous System disease.
www.depnet.com.au
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
www.mhca.org.au
- Phone: (02) 6285 3100
- Fax: (02) 6285 2166
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
A not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organisation for people with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. Such illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders.
www.schizophrenia.org.au
- Fax: 08 8221 5159
Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA)
Provides national leadership in mental health and suicide prevention for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
www.mmha.org.au
- Phone: (02) 9840 3333
- Fax: (02) 9840 3388
National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre aims to conduct high quality research and related activities that increase the effectiveness of Australian and International treatment and other intervention responses to alcohol and other drug related harm.
ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au
- Phone: 02 9385 0333
- Fax: 02 9385 0222
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that aims to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support, information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
www.reachout.com.au
- LifeLine Phone: 131 114
- Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Sane Australia
Sane Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness through campaigns, lobbying, programs, education and research.
www.sane.org
- Phone: 03 9682 5933
- Fax: 03 9682 5944
Ybblue
Ybblue is the youth program of Beyondblue, the focus of the Ybblue campaign covers suicide, youth depression awareness and prevention as a whole, while involving young people in all it does.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Professional Association
Australian Psychological Society
The largest professional association for psychologists in Australia.
www.psychology.org.au
OT Australia
The peak professional body representing the interests of occupational therapists across the country.
www.ausot.com.au
- Phone: 03 9415 2900
- Fax: 03 9416 1421
State Government
beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders (bbVCoE)
Managed by beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the bbVCoE is a major depression and related disorders research and evaluation program that brings together expertise from the primary care, general medical and specialist mental health systems to facilitate pathways to care in Victoria.
www.beyondblue.org.au
NSW Health
NSW Health aims to ensure the best health care is provided in NSW and monitors the public health system.
www.health.nsw.gov.au
- Phone: 02 9391 9000
- Fax: 02 9391 9101
State Not-For-Profit
ANU Centre for Mental Health Research
Provides a range of services to help improve mental health within Australia, including information, training, policy, research and development.
www.anu.edu.au
Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
Provides telephone support and information service, online discussion board, weekly support group meetings,regular lectures, seminars and workshops,referral service to therapists specialising in anxiety and mood disorders, information and support for carers and resources.
www.adavic.org.au
- Phone: 03 9853 8089
Anxiety Recovery Centre
A state-wide, specialist mental health organisation that provides support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders. Education, training and consultation services are provided to professionals and agencies.
www.arcvic.com.au
beyondblue Victorian Centre of Excellence in Depression and Related Disorders (bbVCoE)
Managed by beyondblue: the national depression initiative, the bbVCoE is a major depression and related disorders research and evaluation program that brings together expertise from the primary care, general medical and specialist mental health systems to facilitate pathways to care in Victoria.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Black Dog Institute
An educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in mood disorders - a range of disorders that include depression and Bipolar Disorder. The Institute is attached to the Prince of Wales Hospital and affiliated with the University of New South Wales.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (NSW)
Based in Orange, the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health aims to bring quality mental health education and programs to all rural areas through effective partnerships.
www.crrmh.com.au/
Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression (CRUfAD)
A group of researchers and clinicians concerned with anxiety and depression. Associated with the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre and the University of NSW School of Psychiatry.
www.crufad.com
Depression and Mood Disorders Association of NSW
Informs and helps people with depression or mood-disorders, their family and friends. Offers information and independently run support groups.
dmda.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 1300 794 991
- Fax: 02 9339 6066
Disability Council NSW
The Disability Council NSW is the official advisory body to the State Government on disability matters. The Council also provides advice to the Commonwealth on the effect of national policy at a State level.
www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au
- Tel/TTY: (02) 9211-2866
- Fax: (02) 9211-2271
Legal Aid NSW
An independent statutory body that provides legal aid and other legal services to people who require assistance to access the justice system.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
- Phone: 07 3271 5544
- Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Co-ordinating Council
The peak body for non-government organisations (NGOs) working for mental health throughout NSW. MHCC aims to provide leadership and representation on mental health issues and to improve the mental health of the community by promoting and developing non-government organisations in NSW to provide strong quality services.
www.mhcc.org.au
- Ph: (02) 9555 8388
- Fax: (02) 9810 8145
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
Offers services to promote mental health and well-being.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
- Freecall: 1800 808 890
- Phone: 03 6224 9222
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
- Phone: 02 6282 6658
- Fax: 02 6282 6674
The Mental Health Research Institute of Victoria
The Institute's research focuses on Schizophrenia, Bipolar and major mood disorders and Alzheimer's disease.
www.mhri.edu.au
- Phone: 03 9388 1633
- Fax: 03 9387 5061
Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia
A not-for-profit, member-based, community organisation that provides services to South Australians living with mental illness and their care givers and family. It offers support groups, education and resources.
www.mifsa.org
Shyness & Social Anxiety Service of Australia
The Shyness and Social Anxiety Service of Australia provides information, resources and links on topics including social anxiety, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders and specific phobias.
www.socialanxiety.com.au
- Phone: 07 3366 7726
Top End Association for Mental Health
Top End Association for Mental Health is a non-government organisation funded by the Northern Territory and Commonwealth Governments. The association's major activities include providing services to people with a mental health issue, promoting mental health and influencing mental health policy and advocacy.
www.teamhealth.asn.au
- Phone: 08 8948 4399
- Fax: 08 8948 4055
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Transcultural Mental Health Centre provides clinical consultation and assessment, transcultural mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, publication and resource development and education and training.
www.dhi.gov.au
Western Australian Association for Mental Health
The Western Australian Association for Mental Health represents, supports and encourages the development of the non-government, not-for-profit mental health sector for the benefit of people affected by mental illness.
www.waamh.org.au
- Phone: 08 9420 7277
- Fax: 08 9420 7280
State Private
Good Therapy Australia
Good Therapy Australia aims to provide a place for Australians to learn about therapy and explore what good therapy means for them personally and offers a directory to find mental health practitioners in Australia and therapists who match special criteria, such as accredited counsellors and psychotherapists, registered psychologists and psychiatrists.
www.goodtherapy.com.au
- Phone: 02 4382 6269
- Fax: 02 4382 6266
Reconnexion
Reconnexion provides specialist counselling treatment services for people experiencing anxiety disorders or depression. Education and training is also provided by PADA for health and welfare practitioners and for the community.
www.pada.org.au
- Phone: 03 9886 9400
- Fax: 03 9886 0650
Support
Lifeline's Just Look
An online national database of low-cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia. Search by state, postcode or topic.
www.justlook.org.au
- Crisis Line: 13 11 14