Whether they're dealing with a crisis or just need a little extra support, there are dozens of great free help and support lines available. We've compiled some of the best into a handy poster you can put up in the office to raise awareness of these services.
More information on each of the included hotlines is provided below.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Beyond Blue are available any time, day or night. Talk with a trained mental health professional, who'll be there to listen, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction so you can seek further support.
Carers Australia
1800 242 636
Carers Australia provides counselling and emotional support for carers and their families.
Headspace
1800 650 890
Headspace provides free support for young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
Mensline is a free information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
MindSpot Clinic
1800 61 44 34
Mindsport is a telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
QLife
1800 184 527
QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Relationships Australia provide relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
SANE Australia
1800 18 7263
SANE Australia provide information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support.