Australian support & self-help

Mental health resources

Find a useful next step for yourself, someone you care about, or a person you support at work. Start with urgent help if safety is a concern, or explore services and digital tools below.

Need help now?

If someone is in immediate danger, call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department. These services can help with distress or a mental health crisis:

Lifeline13 11 1424/7 crisis support across Australia. Other contact options
13YARN13 92 7624/7 support with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
NSW Mental Health Line1800 011 51124/7 connection to NSW mental health services.
1800RESPECT1800 737 73224/7 support for domestic, family and sexual violence.

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Find the right support

You can speak with a service about what you need and which options are available. Costs, referral requirements and eligibility vary by provider.

Finding a provider

Healthdirect

Search for a health service or learn about seeking mental health support. Check the provider's fees and referral arrangements directly.

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Local service directory

Service Seeker

Search Infoxchange's Australian directory by service type and location. Listings include counselling, health, alcohol and drug, housing and other community supports.

Find services near you

Evidence-informed digital resources

Digital services range from information and wellbeing tools to guided treatment programs. Choose a resource that suits your needs and speak with a health professional if you are unsure what is appropriate.

Safety planning

Beyond Now — Lifeline

A free tool for creating a personal suicide safety plan, including warning signs, coping strategies and support contacts. Use it alongside appropriate personal and professional support.

Open Beyond Now →
Browse by topic or audience

eMHPrac directory

Explore Australian digital mental health services and resources, including programs, helplines, peer support and information.

Browse the live directory
Government portal

Medicare Mental Health

Search for mental health and wellbeing resources and ways to access support in Australia.

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Free guided programs

Medicare Mental Health Check In

Online programs for people aged 16 or over in Australia who want practical skills for early or mild mental health challenges. Choose self-guided or practitioner-guided support. This is not a crisis service or ongoing therapy.

See when Check In may be useful
Self-help workbooks

CCI: Looking After Yourself

Free information sheets, worksheets and structured modules on concerns such as anxiety, low mood, sleep, self-compassion and worry. CCI advises using these alongside appropriate professional care where needed.

Explore CCI resources →
Practical support

Ask Izzy

Find nearby help with housing, food, finances, counselling and other everyday needs.

Find local help

What does “digital mental health” include?

Online programs, apps, information, counselling, peer support and screening or referral services serve different purposes. eMHPrac’s directory helps you understand the type of support each resource offers.

View the latest practitioner guide →

Support for different needs

These entry points can help you find more relevant support. If you need immediate help, use the services at the top of this page.

First Nations

WellMob

Social and emotional wellbeing resources developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Explore WellMob →
Young people

headspace

Information and support options for young people and their families.

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Carers & supporters

Healthdirect

Guidance for people caring for someone experiencing mental health challenges, including looking after yourself.

Read carer guidance →
ADHD information

ADHD myths and misinformation

AADPA's factsheet addresses common misconceptions that can contribute to stigma and delay support.

Read the AADPA factsheet →

Tools for reflection

Use these TWC exercises to explore wellbeing, motivation, purpose, burnout and team mental health. They are starting points for reflection, not diagnostic assessments.

Interactive TWC tools

Tools & assessments

Choose from six guided self-checks and worksheets, including the Leadership Wellbeing Wheel, Burnout Self-Check and team quiz.

Explore the tools →

Reflect on alcohol and other drug use

These self-assessments can help you reflect on your use and decide whether to seek support. A result is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis. If you are worried about your health or safety, speak with a health professional.

Alcohol

DrinkWise self-assessment quiz

Answer questions about your drinking patterns and how alcohol may be affecting you.

Take the DrinkWise quiz
Alcohol, drugs & other concerns

Turning Point self-assessments

Explore screeners for alcohol, drug use, gambling, anxiety and depression, with pathways to further support.

Explore Turning Point's tools →

For practitioners and workplace supporters

Use these guides for conversations and workplace planning. The attached eMHPrac guide is dated August 2024; use its live directory and latest edition for current listings. Assess suitability with the person you are supporting and stay within your professional role.

Current listings

eMHPrac directory

Search Australian evidence-informed services by topic, audience and type of resource.

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Reference guide

Latest digital mental health guide

Find guidance and an overview of Australian programs, services and resources.

View latest guide →
Manager conversations

Comcare Mental Notes

An eight-page conversation guide for managers and supervisors on approaching mental health-related stigma at work.

Read the conversation guide (PDF)
Employer & employee toolkit

Black Dog Institute workplace toolkit

Practical guidance on mental health, conversations, adjustments, psychosocial risks and workplace support.

Read the workplace toolkit (PDF)
Leader reference

Supporting an employee

Mental Health First Aid Australia's two-page guide on noticing concerns, starting a conversation and considering adjustments.

Read the MHFA guide (PDF)
Australian statistics

ABS Causes of Death

Official Australian Bureau of Statistics releases on causes of death, including intentional self-harm (suicide) deaths.

View ABS causes of death statistics
Webinars & events

Learning events

Explore previous event topics and enquire about future webinars or a tailored session for your organisation.

Explore events →
Workplace learning

Mental Health First Aid training

Learn more about Thomas Walker Consulting's mental health training for organisations.

Explore MHFA training

This page offers general information and links to independent services. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment or an emergency response. Service details may change; check each provider's website before referring someone.

Would you like to speak with Thomas?

For counselling, workplace training or a conversation about support for your organisation, contact Thomas Walker Consulting. This enquiry route is not monitored as a crisis service.