Tasmania
Help for depression
Mental health services
University Counselling services
Self help/consumer organisations/resource centres
Carer organisations
Psychologists
EMERGENCY HELP
Mental health services
General
A triage (assessment and referral) system is in place for Southern Tasmania. There is no triage number for Northern Tasmania. The TAS Referral Number (Campbell House) may be able to help you find help if you live in the Northern area.
Tasmanian triage number (CATT team) - 9am to 10.30pm
Ph. 03 6233 2388
Ph. 1800 33 23 88 (toll free)
Call this number first if you live in Southern Tasmania. If after 10.30pm call the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department on 03 6222 8423.
Northern Tasmania
Northwest Tasmania: Ph. 03 6434 6434
Rest of Northern Region: Ph. 03 6348 7744
Or go to the emergency department of the local hospital.
Directory of mental health services
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/services/view.php?id=338
This site provides a directory of mental health services in Tasmania.
Lifelink Samaritans Tas
24 hours a day. Ph. 6331 3355 (Launceston) or 1300 364 566 (statewide)
ROPES = Reaching out to people in emotional stress
Ph. 03 6273 0456
University counselling services
The following Tasmanian universities provide counselling services for their students.
University of Tasmania
Hobart Campus. Ph. 03 6226 2697
Launceston Campus. Ph. 03 6324 3787
North-West Campus. Ph. 03 6430 4952
http://services.admin.utas.edu.au/counselling/
Australian Maritime College
Ph. 03 6335 4732
http://www.amc.edu.au/students/student.support/
Self help & consumer organisations & mental health resources
GROW
Ph. 03 6223 6284
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.
Mental health community Resource Centre
Ph. 03 9236 9286
Ph. 1800 808 890 (toll free)
Tasmanian Association for Mental Health
Ph. 03 6236 9529
Huon Post Natal Depression Group
Ph. 03 6266 3497
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
Ph. 03 6231 5507
Ph. 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/carertas/
ARAFMI (Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill)
(03) 6228 7448
http://www.arafmitas.org.au/
Psychologists
The Australian Psychological Society offers a referral service
Toll free 1800 333 497
They will provide the names of private psychologists in South Australia 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
OR go to the emergency department of the local hospital.