An organisation to support the mental health and well-being of young people aged 12 to 25 years of age and their families, with a focus on early intervention. There are 2 centres located in Canberra in Braddon and Tuggeranong.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Free on-line and phone counselling (even from a mobile) for young people aged 5 to 25.
The Centre for Clinical Intervention
Develops and provides evidence-based on-line resources to support practitioners delivering psychological interventions, as well as individuals seeking self-help materials to improve their mental health.
On-line mental health support for young people.
A free government funded counselling service for Australian adults. Counselling can be accessed through either an on-line treatment course or four teletherapy sessions with a mind-spot therapist. Appointments usually available within 2 business days.
A charity organisation that puts you in touch with the education, services and support you may need.
Lifeline - 13 11 44
For anyone in Australia experiencing a personal crisis or considering suicide, Lifeline is a 24/7 phone counselling service.
1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
A telephone and on-line counselling service for sexual assault, domestic or family violence.
Blue Knot Foundation - 1300 657 380
An advocacy and support service for people who have experiences of complex trauma.
Mens Help Line - 1300 78 99 78
A free national telephone and on-line support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns.
Parentline - 6287 3833
Provides help by trained counsellors Monday to Friday. Their websites provides a list and details of useful courses that may be of benefit to parents.
An Australian parenting website.
Free online program for parents of 2 to 17 year olds.
An on-line service for young people, which also offers on-line parenting support.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn - 6162-6100
Provide a range of family support services including outreach services, mediation, relationship education and parenting support.
Gidget Foundation Australia - 1300 851 758
Supports the emotional wellbeing of new and expectant parents to ensure they receive timely specialist care.
Information and advice, diagnostic assessments, behaviour support, parent and family support, and adult programs for people on the autism
spectrum.
An autism organisation that provides independent, credible information and resources to individuals, families, professionals, government and the wider community.
Autism Connect
Phone: 1300 308 699 or Email: info@autismconnect.org.au or Webchat: available at www.amaze.org.au (click the live chat icon at the bottom right of the screen, or the speech bubble icon in the top menu.)
Autism Connect provides information, advice and referrals to help autistic people, their supporters and professionals. This helpline is free, evidence-based and independent.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra and Goulburn - 6162-6100
The organisation provides a range of services related to autism including groups to enhance social skills and connection from age 5 upwards, workshops and provides referrals and information (as per above 'Autism Connect').