Professionals

Mental Health & Counselling

For Mental Illness / Psychiatric issues or suicide risk, please contact Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services – 1300 363 788

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

CAMHS support children and young people up to 18 years of age who are displaying serious emotional, relationship, personal care or behaviour disturbances that impact on family and social relationships and or their functioning in school or the workplace. For example, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, eating Disorders, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicide and […]

Grief and Loss Support

Griefline: (03) 9935 7400 (Midday – 3 am) Bereaved Parents and Siblings: (03) 9888 4944 or 1800 551 800 Bereavement Counselling and Support Service: (03) 9265 2111 Website for Children & Adolescents: www.banksiapalliative.com.au

Maryborough District Health Service – Counselling / Social Work Services

Counselling, referral and support is available at MDHS to assist people in dealing with life’s challenges, including bullying, peer related difficulties, stress, anger management, loss and grief, relationship breakdowns or issues, family issues, sexuality and gender identity issues, self harm, anxiety and depression. Contact MDHS General Intake: 5461 0333, press 1 to be put through […]

Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services

For Mental Illness, psychiatric issues or suicide risk, please contact Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services Youth Mental Health Services provide support first episodes of mental illness, high prevalence mental disorders (eg depression, anxiety and psychosis). The service supports young people aged 16-24. For general information phone: 5454 6298 To discuss a possible referral and for intake, […]

Nightingale Clinic

Young people are welcome to access services at the Nightingale Clinic. Young people aged 16+ can access the service independently (without a parent or legal guardian). You are required to have a Medicare number (you don’t have to physically present the card, as long as you have the number). If you are unable to access […]

Kids Help Line

Free phone counselling for kids aged 5-25. Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Contact: 1800 551 800 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) DirectLine DirectLine provides information, counselling and referral around alcohol and drug issues and is […]