Support 4 U & Mates
Our BASK LB logo is purple, a colour rarely seen in nature. A sign of hope, courage and bravery to many. With our purple logo, we want to evoke that purple feeling every day. So people make the right decisions. Sometimes it is not enough to be brave, bold and compassionate on your own. Below are a list of services for when you or your mates need an extra hand. You can also contact your local GP who can refer you to a mental health professional. If you, or someone you know, are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000.
LIFELINE
MENTAL HEALTH LINE
This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, NSW-wide. You will be able to speak with a clinician who can provide recommendations about how to manage a situation or put you in contact with the appropriate mental health team from a nearby hospital
1800 011 511
This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, NSW-wide. You will be able to speak with a clinician who can provide recommendations about how to manage a situation or put you in contact with the appropriate mental health team from a nearby hospital
1800 011 511
HEADSPACE
National Youth Mental Health Foundation - Information, resources and services for mental health for young people 12-25
Website
National Youth Mental Health Foundation - Information, resources and services for mental health for young people 12-25
Website
KIDS HELPLINE
Australia’s national 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support service for young people aged 5-25
Website | 1800 55 1800
Australia’s national 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support service for young people aged 5-25
Website | 1800 55 1800
Road Trauma Support Group NSW
Provides support for all people who have
experienced the death of a loved one through the criminal act of another road user.
Website | 1800 808 384
Website | 1800 808 384
BEYOND BLUE
Provides information and support so that everyone in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health
Website
Provides information and support so that everyone in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health
Website
SUICIDE CALLBACK SERVICE
National service providing 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide
Website | 1300 659 467
National service providing 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide
Website | 1300 659 467
MENSLINE
A professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men
Website | 1300 78 9978
A professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men
Website | 1300 78 9978
NSW RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
NSW Rape Crisis is the 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW - men and women - who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault and their non offending supporters. Counselling services for women who were sexually assaulted in childhood are also available from Women’s Health Centres across NSW. NSW Rape Crisis is committed to upholding the rights of all people to live in a socially just, equitable and non violent society.
Website | 1800 424 017
NSW Rape Crisis is the 24/7 telephone and online crisis counselling service for anyone in NSW - men and women - who has experienced or is at risk of sexual assault and their non offending supporters. Counselling services for women who were sexually assaulted in childhood are also available from Women’s Health Centres across NSW. NSW Rape Crisis is committed to upholding the rights of all people to live in a socially just, equitable and non violent society.
Website | 1800 424 017
VETERANS AND VETERANS FAMILIES COUNSELLING SERVICE
Provides 24/7 free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, as well as relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service
Website | 1800 011 046
Provides 24/7 free and confidential, nation-wide counselling and support for war and service-related mental health conditions, as well as relationship and family counselling to address issues that can arise due to the unique nature of military service
Website | 1800 011 046
REACH OUT
Online mental health organisation for young people and their parents, with practical support, tools and tips
Website
Online mental health organisation for young people and their parents, with practical support, tools and tips
Website
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE
Provides clinical information, support and free online mental health programs for all Australians
Website
Provides clinical information, support and free online mental health programs for all Australians
Website
SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE
Provides direct support to people bereaved by suicide and provides training and resources to the public online, as well as education, health and welfare professionals
Website
Provides direct support to people bereaved by suicide and provides training and resources to the public online, as well as education, health and welfare professionals
Website
ORYGEN
National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health - Deliver research, policy development, clinical services, and evidence-based training and education
Website | ChatSafe Guidelines for talking about suicide safely online
National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health - Deliver research, policy development, clinical services, and evidence-based training and education
Website | ChatSafe Guidelines for talking about suicide safely online
MOODGYM
Cognitive behaviour website teaches people to use ways of thinking that will help prevent and reduce depression.
Website
Cognitive behaviour website teaches people to use ways of thinking that will help prevent and reduce depression.
Website
THIS WAY UP
This Way Up is run by the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression in Sydney. It offers free information on depression and anxiety disorders, and brief online courses designed to help a person learn to overcome these disorders.
Website
This Way Up is run by the Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression in Sydney. It offers free information on depression and anxiety disorders, and brief online courses designed to help a person learn to overcome these disorders.
Website
MINDSPOT
Mindspot is a free telephone and online service for Australians with depression and anxiety problems. It provides mental health screening assessments, therapist-guided treatment courses and referrals to help people recover and stay well.
Website
Mindspot is a free telephone and online service for Australians with depression and anxiety problems. It provides mental health screening assessments, therapist-guided treatment courses and referrals to help people recover and stay well.
Website
ADHD SUPPORT AUSTRALIA
ADHD Support Australia is a social enterprise created by Northern Beaches ADHD parent – Vivian Dunstan. Their mission is to support and empower you to live your best life with ADHD. And their vision is to build a thriving community, both face-to-face and online, to enhance your life outcomes via support, guidance and information at whatever stage you’re at, whatever your circumstances and wherever you are in the world.
Website
ADHD Support Australia is a social enterprise created by Northern Beaches ADHD parent – Vivian Dunstan. Their mission is to support and empower you to live your best life with ADHD. And their vision is to build a thriving community, both face-to-face and online, to enhance your life outcomes via support, guidance and information at whatever stage you’re at, whatever your circumstances and wherever you are in the world.
Website
FAMILY REFERRAL SERVICES
Family Referral Services are intended to link vulnerable children, young people in need of assistance, and their families, with the most appropriate available support services in their local areas. The organisation assists children, young people, and families who do not meet the statutory threshold for child protection intervention, but would benefit from accessing specific services to address current problems, prevent escalation, and foster a protective and nurturing environment. Services include but are not limited to mental health services.
Website
Family Referral Services are intended to link vulnerable children, young people in need of assistance, and their families, with the most appropriate available support services in their local areas. The organisation assists children, young people, and families who do not meet the statutory threshold for child protection intervention, but would benefit from accessing specific services to address current problems, prevent escalation, and foster a protective and nurturing environment. Services include but are not limited to mental health services.
Website
MY MIRROR
Online psychology service available 21 hours a day anywhere in Australia. First appointment free - no GP referral required. Accessible, convenient and affordable.
YOPPIE
Yoppie has shared an in depth guide on menstrual cycles and mental health. The guide offers lots of helpful information on the importance of self-care and mental heath awareness during periods.
Guide
Yoppie has shared an in depth guide on menstrual cycles and mental health. The guide offers lots of helpful information on the importance of self-care and mental heath awareness during periods.
Guide
YourCrew is a free mobile phone app that aids young people to share ask for help if they need it. YourCrew connects young people with those who they identify as being part of their support network – their Crew. YourCrew also provides self-help resources and pathways to professional help. Check it out by downloading the app today.