Resources and useful links
There are a significant number of organisations that provide support to people affected by mental ill-health.
Useful links to external organisations
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Beyond Blue
A guide to mental health problems and support available
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Beyond Blue - supporting others
How you can be the best support while helping loved one who are experiencing tough times. P: 1300 22 4636
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Bipolar Australia
A national not-for-profit organisation representing everyone affected by bipolar.
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Black dog institute
Research organisation with fact sheets on many mental health diagnosis.
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BPD Australia
National Education Alliance For Borderline Personality Disorder
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BPD Community
A grassroots, peer led, independent not for profit organization dedicated to providing a voice for all members of the BPD community in Victoria.
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InTouch
A state-wide specialist family violence service for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds, providing case management, training and help to navigate Australian systems.
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Kids Helpline
Mental health information and phone counselling
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Lifeline
Lifeline provides all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to online, phone and face-to-face crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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Sane Australia
An organisation helping all Australians affected by mental illness
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SANE - you are not alone
When someone close to you has suicidal thoughts or attempts suicide, it can be hard to respond to their needs while also looking after yourself. P: 1800 187 263
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Suicide call back service
Provides free 24/7 phone counselling for people affected by suicide. P: 1300 650 467
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1800RESPECT
1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
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The Orange Door
Providing referral and information support to families including family violence support. P: 1800 319 353
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Safe Steps - Family Violence Response Centre
Victoria’s statewide first response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence. P: 1800 015 188 (24/7)
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Hearing Voices Vic
Voices Vic is a program led by people with a lived experience of mental ill health, which seeks to improve the lives of people who hear voices.
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Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
Provides advocacy and information for Victorian residents who identify as having mental health challenges or emotional distress.
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WIRE
Support, referrals and information for women in Victoria for issues from housing, to legal, to finances. P: 1300 134 130