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being tough is Seeking support
TALKIN TOUGH IS A PODCAST THAT AIMS TO REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE TOUGH IN THE HOPE THAT IT CAN NORMALISE SEEKING SUPPORT IN THE FACE OF TOUGH TIMES.
Seeking out the support of a professional or mental health crisis service is tough but not shameful, at all. Here are some mental health support services, as well as some other specific services, you can turn to when life feels tough. We’re proud of you.
Lifeline
13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Free, 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention service for all Australians
IN AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 000
TIACS
0488 846 988
www.tiacs.org
Professional, free text & call mental
health counselling service for tradies, truckies, farmers, blue collar workers and their families. Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm AEST
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 for brief counselling.
Bush Support Line by Crana
1800 805 391
www.crana.org.au
A free 24/7, 365-day telephone support to Australia's current and emerging rural and remote health workforce and their families.
13 YARN
13 92 76
www.13yarn.org.au
Free, 24 hour crisis support with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
Mensline
1300 78 99 78
www.mensline.org.au
MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.
SANE
1800 187 263
www.sane.org
Free digital and telehealth support services for people over 18 years of age with complex mental health needs, and their family, friends and carers.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Free, confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline
1800 250 015
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/drug-help
24/7 confidental support for people struggling with addiction
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
A free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Griefline
1300 845 745
www.griefline.org.au
free, compassionate, and confidential support available for Australians experiencing grief 7 days a week between 8am and 8pm.
PANDA
1300 726 306
www.panda.org.au
The PANDA National Helpline is available for expecting and new parents or carers of children from birth to 18 years old from 9am-7:30pm Mon to Fri and 9am-4pm Sat.
Parentline
www.kidshelpline.com.au/parents
There is a different Parentline service in every state & territory. Visit the link above to find out which service is applicable.
Family Drug & Gambling Helpline
1300 660 068
www.sharc.org.au/sharc-programs/family-drug-gambling-help
24/7 support for families and friends affected by someone’s drinking, drug use or gambling.
Headspace
1800 650 890 (9am - 1am)
Chat Online (9am - 1am)
Find A Centre
Headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.
Safe Steps
1800 015 188
www.safesteps.org.au
24/7 support for anyone experiencing family and domestic violence.