Mental Health Links -

Find a Psychiatrist and information about mental health

National counseling service especially for young people

Find your local office in our directory here

Kids Help Line. Free, National phone counselling service especially for kids and young people 5-25 and those who care for them.

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone, video and online professional counseling to people who are affected by suicide. Get immediate help.

Offers practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times – and the information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

Provides national helpline on 1800 33 4673 . Support groups, training programs, treatment programs and information.

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS)

Drugs and alcohol counseling service in Victoria

American drug and alcohol online information service.

If you are looking for assistance for a young person, read Intervention pathways – getting help for depression and anxiety

Depression in children and young people presents with very different symptoms compared to in adults. If you are supporting a young person who is having a trying time – or is trying for you – read Depression in children and young people.

The British Royal College of Psychiatrists has many useful resources as well, especially these videos.

You can visit RCPsych here

Parenting children with mental health issues: Visit British MindEd

MindEd has 20-30 minute learning modules about identifying mental health issues. It is trying to give parents and carers the confidence to identify mental health issues in order to take the actions needed.