Helplines and Mental Health Support
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Therefore, it is very important that everyone follows safe measures in place to keep yourself and our community safe. We have compiled a list of contact information and resources to help you to stay informed, seek help, protect yourself and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
HELPLINES AND INFORMATION RESOURCES DIRECTORY
| National Coronavirus Helpline | 1800 020 080 | Information about COVID 19 and vaccines |
| CRISIS SUPPORT | You can call the below crisis lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | ||
| Mental Health Line | 1800 011 511 | A mental health professional will answer your call about mental health concerns for you or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people. |
| Lifeline | Call 13 11 14 (24/7) Text line 0477 13 11 14 (available 12pm - 12am). | 24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 | National services that provides free 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide. |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 551 800 | A telephone counselling support line for children and young people ages 5 to 25 and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 | Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice and point you in the right direction to seek further support. |
| Mates in Mining | 1300 642 111 | 24/7 Helpline for mining, construction, energy and manufacturing workers. |
| MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING | Take care of yourself and your mental wellbeing | ||
| Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service | 1800 512 348 | coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ |
Australian Government ‘Head to Health’ COVID 19 Support | Information, tips and resources to support you and your loved ones’ mental health. Visit headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19-support | |
headspace– How to Cope with Stress related to COVID 19 | Information for young people on how to cope with stress related to COVID-19. Visit headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/ | |
Keep Our Mob Safe – Stop the Spread | Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Visit www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/05/coronavirus-covid-19-booklet-keep-our-mob-safe.pdf | |
| Rural Aid | 1300 327 624 | Supporting farmers and rural communities. DOWNLOADS:
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Coronavirus Information in Your Language | Updates in your language. Visit www.sbs.com.au/language/coronavirus | |
| STAY INFORMED ABOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC | ||
| Latest COVID-19 news and updates | www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19 | |
| Keep up to date with NSW case locations | www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#search-suburbs | |
| Stay up to date with the latest information about the spread of COVID-19 and the steps being taken to slow the spread. | www.abc.net.au/news/story-streams/coronavirus/ | |
| Learn about COVID-19 | www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19 | |
| Coronavirus Australia App | Download the official government app for official information and advice about the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Australia. www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/coronavirus-australia-app | |
| Stay at home if you are unwell and get tested: | www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/clinics.aspx | |
| Physical distancing | www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/social-distancing | |
| Practise good hygiene | www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/health-and-wellbeing/practising-good-hygiene | |
| Check-in when you go out | www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/check-in | |
| Vaccine Eligibility Checker | covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en | |