Free local mental health services for Victorians aged 26 and over. You do not need a GP referral, Medicare card or mental health plan.
Audience: Anyone
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Witness to War hotline
A free, confidential multilingual phone line for people in Australia who are affected by war or conflict overseas. Staffed by mental health practitioners and bicultural workers.
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Find a Psychologist
Search for psychologists in private practice near you or by telehealth. After searching, you can filter results to find a psychologist who speaks your language.
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Medicare Mental Health Check In
A free service for people aged 16 and over who are starting to feel down, anxious or overwhelmed. After a phone assessment you get online programs, with phone or video check-ins from a trained practitioner.
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SANE
Support for people living with ongoing or complex mental health issues or trauma, and for their family and friends. Includes free online forums (open 24/7), a self-paced recovery program and counselling.
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1800RESPECT
The national counselling, information and support service for anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence, and for people supporting them. Call, text, chat or video call, any time.
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healthdirect helpline (1800MEDICARE)
Talk to a registered nurse any time, day or night, about any health worry. They can tell you whether to see a GP, manage at home or go to hospital, and may arrange a call or video call from a GP.
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Medicare Mental Health Centres
Walk-in centres where anyone can get free mental health and wellbeing support. You do not need a referral, appointment or Mental Health Treatment Plan.
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Medicare Mental Health phone service
Call to talk with a trained professional or peer worker who will help you work out what support you need and connect you to local services. This is not a crisis line.
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Beyond Blue Support Service
Free counselling by phone or webchat, any time, for anyone in Australia who is feeling down, worried or stressed.