Help for depressionMental health services
University Counselling services
Cognitive behaviour therapy courses for depression
Self help/consumer organisations/resource centres
Carer organisations
Mental health community education courses
Psychologists
EMERGENCY HELP
Ph. 02 6205 1065 or 1800 629 354 ( 24 hr)
This is a 24 hour, 7 day a week service. The service can put you in touch with the mental health service in the ACT that is most suitable for you (eg, crisis service, different regional mental health services, child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS), older persons mental health service).
http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=sp&did=10050411
This subsite lists the main mental health services in Canberra
The following universities provide counselling services for their students.
Ph. 02 6125 2442.
http://www.anu.edu.au/counsel/
Ph. 02 6201 2351
http://www.canberra.edu.au/health-counselling/index.html
Ph. 02 6201 6320
This is an 8 week cognitive behaviour therapy program (group and individual)
Ph. 02 6244 2648
This is a 12 week cognitive behaviour therapy program for women with depression. (group).
Ph. 02 6125 0412
Therapy is provided at low cost (group or individual). Sessions may be conducted by postgraduate students in clinical psychology under supervision.
Ph. 02 6282 6658
http://www.mhf.org.au/mhf/
This organisation provides information (books and videos) and hosts support groups.
Ph. 02 6282 6658
The workshops are part of the Skills for Life Program and aims to provide skills to better manage your depression, improve quality of life and improve social connectedness. Phone to register interest.
Ph. 02 6232 6664 (Support and information) or 02 6232 6277 (Administration)
http://www.pandsi.org.au/
Email: info@pandsi.org.au
This group conducts weekly support meetings on the Southside and Northside in Canberra.
Ph. 02 6295 7791
http://www.grow.net.au/
This is a self help organisation for people who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses. Grow is based on a 12 step self help program. Members meet weekly at Narrabundah, Braddon, Belconnen & Woden.
http://realitycheck.net.au/
Information and resources for mental health for young people.
http://www.aa.org.au
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Resource line: 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.carersact.asn.au
Offers counselling, resources, respite.
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
First aid courses focussing on mental health issues.
Ph. 1800 333 497 (toll free)
They will provide the names of private psychologists in the ACT who offer the services you want (eg, cognitive behavioural therapy or interpersonal therapy for depression).
If you are feeling suicidal or need urgent help call one of the following:
Emergency - 000
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids HelpLine - 1800 55 1800
Youthline - 6257 2333
02 6205 1065 or 24 hr 1800 629 354 (toll free).
Can provide access to all ACT mental health services including the Crisis Assessment Team.
Ph 02 6205 1976