Queensland
Help for depression
Mental health services
University Counselling services
Cognitive behaviour therapy courses for depression
Self help/consumer organisations/resource centres
Carer organisations
Psychologists
EMERGENCY HELP
Mental health services
General
There is no single telephone number for accessing mental health services in Queensland. The system for service delivery varies across different districts in Queensland.
Directory of mental health services in Queensland:
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mental_hlth/services_facilities.asp
This directory is compiled by the Queensland government and lists government mental health services in Queensland.
Mental Health Association (Qld)
Ph. 07 3271 5544 or 1300 729 686
http://www.mentalhealth.org.au
Provides a wide range of services including telephone and email information and referral, individual advocacy, back-to-work projects and library resources.
Gold Coast Mental Health Association
Ph. 07 5591 5820
Information and referral service. The Association hosts a range of support groups, monthly guest speakers and
a consumer-information library.
Mental Health Information for Rural and Remote Australia
Ph. 1300 785 005
Provides information about mental health services in rural areas. Hours are 9am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday.
University counselling services (for students)
The following Queensland universities provide counselling services for their students. (Some also provide counselling services to their staff).
Bond University
(07) 5595 4003
http://www.bond.edu.au/services/personsupp.htm
Central Queensland University
Ph. 07 4930 9456 or 07 4930 6360
http://studentservices.cqu.edu.au/counselling_intro.html
Griffith University
Nathan Campus. Ph. 07 3875 7470
Gold Coast Campus. Ph. 07 5552 8734
Logan Campus. Ph. 07 3382 1159
Mt Gravatt Campus. Ph. 07 3875 5669
QCA Campus. Ph. 07 3875 7470
QCGU Campus. Ph. 07 3875 7470
http://www.gu.edu.au/ua/aa/ss/counselling/home.html
James Cook University
Townsville Campus. Ph. 07 4781 4711
Cairns Campus. Ph. 07 4042 1150
http://www.jcu.edu.au/studying/services/counselling/
University of Queensland
Gatton Campus. Ph. 07 5460 1046
St. Lucia Campus. Ph. 07 3365 1704
Ipswich Campus. Ph. 07 3381 1011
COTAH. Ph. 07 3244 5570
Herston Campus. Ph. 07 3365 5446
Dental School. Ph. 07 3365 1704
http://www.sss.uq.edu.au/
University of Southern Queensland
Ph. 07 4631 2372
http://www.usq.edu.au/studentservices/counselling/default.htm
University of the Sunshine Coast
Ph. 07 5430 1226
http://www.usc.edu.au/Students/Future/StudentSupport/CounsellingService/
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus. Ph. 07 3864 2383
Kelvin Grove Campus. Ph. 07 3864 3488
Carseldine Campus. Ph. 07 3864 4539
http://www.counselling.qut.edu.au/
Cognitive behaviour therapy courses for depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program. Toowong Private Psychiatric Hospital.
http://www.ppbg.org.au/
The hospital offers a CBT program for anxiety and stress for day or in patients. Requires referral from a psychiatrist
Behaviour Research & Therapy Centre, University of Queensland
Provides CBT to the public.
http://www.psychiatry.uq.edu.au/brtc.htm
Pine Rivers Private Hospital
http://www.healthscope.com.au/Hospitals/detail.jsp?cat=1&hosp=31
Ph. 07 3881 7222
The hospital in Brisbane North offers a CBT based program for a range
of mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Treatment is
provided on an inpatient or day patient basis. Requires referral from a
Psychiatrist or GP.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Unit. Belmont Private Hospital.
Ph. 07 3398 0111
The hospital in Carina provides a CBT program for mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. An inpatient/day patient program is available, as well as an evening program combining group and individual therapy. A referral from a psychiatrist is required.
Self help & consumer organisations
GROW
Ph. 07 3394 4344
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.
The North Queensland PostNatal support group
http://www.nqpostnataldistress.com/
This support group is a not for profit association which works for women and
their families affected by antenatal and postnatal mood disorders. They offer
telephone support, support group meetings, resources from a lending library and
a newsletter. This service is run by volunteers who have experienced PND or who
have a particular interest in the area.
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
Carer's Association Queensland
Ph. 07 3843 1401
Ph. 07 3843 1398
Ph. 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.carersqld.asn.au/
ARAFMI (Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill)
Ph. 07 3254 1881
Ph. Toll Free outside Brisbane area: 1800 35 1881
http://www.arafmiqld.org/
This is an association for carers of people with a mental illness.
Psychologists
The Australian Psychological Society offers a referral service (Toll free 1800 333 497). They will provide the names of private psychologists in Queensland 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