Australian Capital Territory
Help for depression
Mental 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
Mental health services
ACT Mental Health Triage Service
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).
ACT Mental Health services directory
http://health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=sp&did=10050411
This subsite lists the main mental health services in Canberra
University counselling services (for students)
The following universities provide counselling services for their students.
The Australian National University (ANU) Counselling service.
Ph. 02 6125 2442.
http://www.anu.edu.au/counsel/
The University of Canberra (UC) Health and Counselling Centre.
Ph. 02 6201 2351
http://www.canberra.edu.au/health-counselling/index.html
Cognitive behaviour therapy courses for depression
Calvary Public Hospital therapy program: Overcoming Depression.
Ph. 02 6201 6320
This is an 8 week cognitive behaviour therapy program (group and individual)
The Canberra Hospital Women's Wellness Group
Ph. 02 6244 2648
This is a 12 week cognitive behaviour therapy program for women with depression. (group).
The Australian National University Psychology Clinic.
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.
Self help & consumer organisations & mental health resources
Mental Health Foundation of the ACT.
Ph. 02 6282 6658
http://www.mhf.org.au/mhf/
This organisation provides information (books and videos) and hosts support groups.
Depression and Anxiety Workshops
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.
Post & Antenatal Depression Support and Information Incorporated (PANDSI)
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.
GROW
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.
Reality Check
http://realitycheck.net.au/
Information and resources for mental health for young people.
Alcoholics Anonymous
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.
Carers organisations
Carers ACT
Resource line: 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.carersact.asn.au
Offers counselling, resources, respite.
Community Courses
Mental Health First Aid
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
First aid courses focussing on mental health issues.
Psychologists
The Australian Psychological Society offers a referral service
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).
Emergency help
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
ACT Mental Health Triage Service
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.
ACT Crisis Assessment Team
Ph 02 6205 1976