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Provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health services.
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Increasing awareness around depression, anxiety and substance use issues around Australia.
Mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy.
Internationally recognised as a pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness. Here you’ll find information on getting help for:
A national youth organisation helping young people with mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety.
P: 1800 068 698
Cool Kids is a group program for children aged 8-12 years. It helps you and your caregivers develop strategies to manage anxiety and support your mental health and wellbeing.
P: (02) 6264 0200
E: bungee@bcsact.com.au
Bungee is a program for young people aged 5-18. It’s an inclusive resilience-building program that promotes emotional wellbeing through the arts.
P: (02) 6294 4633
E: circlesofsupport@ywca-canberra.org.au
Circles of Support is a counselling service providing support, information and education about wellbeing for children and young people aged 5 to 15 years. You can bring a family member along as well.
P: (02) 6228 9500
E: canberra@barnardos.org.au
This is a Mentoring Program for children and young people to support them through their education and with their social and emotional needs.
P: (02) 6293 2212 (Penny)
M: 0456 859 252 (Kelsey)
E: messengers@tuggeranongarts.com
An arts based early support program for young people who are experiencing signs of anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
P: (02) 6123 2400
E: palmactadmin@noffs.org.au
The Continuing Adolescent Life Management (CALM) program offers a range of services including individual and family counselling, life skills development and educational and vocational programs. Counselling is available for young people for a range of personal problems.