Please note: John Blythe Child Psychology provides psychological intervention for a range of presentations, however, is not an emergency mental health service provider. 

 

If you hold serious concerns for your safety, or the safety of your child, due to mental health related concerns, please consider the following options/resources. 

 

(Note: If there is serious imminent risk, to yourself, your child or others, please call 000, or present to your local hospital emergency department).

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You may also wish to consider contacting the following;

 

1. Mental Health Access Line, which is a 24-hour telephone service that operates 7 days a week. It is staffed by mental health professionals, who may be able to provide advice or referrals. 

Contact Number: 1800 011 511

 

2. Kids Helpline, a 24/7, free Australian telephone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5 and 25.

Contact Number: 1800 551 800

Website: https://kidshelpline.com.au/

 

3. Headspace, a non-profit organisation focused on youth mental health for ages 12-25.

The below link may be useful if searching for your closest headspace centre.

Website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/

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4. Lifeline, a free, non-profit organisation providing 24-hours crisis support, mental health and emotional support. Lifeline provides phone call, text message and online chatting options.
Contact Number: 13 11 14 
Info Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Text Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-text/                                                                                               
Chat Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

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5. Beyond Blue, a 24/7, free Australian telephone and online chat counselling service for Australians.
Contact Number: 1300 22 4636
Info Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/  
Chat Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat