Help for depressionMental health services
University Counselling services
Self help/consumer organisations/resource centres
Carer organisations
Psychologists
EMERGENCY HELP
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.
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.
Northwest Tasmania: Ph. 03 6434 6434
Rest of Northern Region: Ph. 03 6348 7744
Or go to the emergency department of the local hospital.
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/services/view.php?id=338
This site provides a directory of mental health services in Tasmania.
24 hours a day. Ph. 6331 3355 (Launceston) or 1300 364 566 (statewide)
Ph. 03 6273 0456
The following Tasmanian universities provide counselling services for their students.
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/
Ph. 03 6335 4732
http://www.amc.edu.au/students/student.support/
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.
Ph. 03 9236 9286
Ph. 1800 808 890 (toll free)
Ph. 03 6236 9529
Ph. 03 6266 3497
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.
Ph. 03 6231 5507
Ph. 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.tased.edu.au/tasonline/carertas/
(03) 6228 7448
http://www.arafmitas.org.au/
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).
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.