Victoria
Help for depression
Mental health services
University Counselling services
Self help/consumer organisations/resource centres
Carer organisations
Mental health community education courses
Psychologists
EMERGENCY HELP
Mental health services
General
Government mental health services in Victoria are located in hospitals. These services are called Community Mental Health Service or Continuing Care, Clinical and Consultancy Service (CCCCS). These groups can provide an initial assessment and help for your problem or can refer you on to other services.
Directory of local mental health services
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/index.htm
You can search for the Community Mental Health Service (or CCCCS) in your area on this website.
Directory of specialist & state-wide services
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/statewide.htm
Contains a list of specialist services/state-wide services relevant to mental health.
Directory of bilingual mental health professionals:
http://www.vtpu.org.au/resources/bilingualdirectory/
Lists the mental health professionals in Victoria who speak languages other than English.
Mental Health Information for Rural and Remote Australia
Ph. 1300 785 005
National service. Provides information about mental health services in rural areas. Hours are 9am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday.
Better Health Channel
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
This site is excellent for those who are seeking to find a health professional in Victoria. More than 38 000 health professionals are listed on this database.
University counselling services (for students)
The following Victorian universities provide counselling services for their students. (Some also provide counselling services to their staff).
University of Ballarat
Ph. 03 5327 9470
http://www.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/student/sds/counselling/counselling.shtml
Deakin University
Melbourne campus. Ph. 03 9244 6300
Geelong campus. Ph. 03 5227 1221 or 03 5227 1223
Warrnambool campus. Ph. 03 5563 3256
Waterfront campus. Ph. 03 5227 8113
http://www.deakin.edu.au/studentlife/counselling/
LaTrobe University
Ph. 03 9479 2956
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/counselling/
Group programs as well as face to face counselling.
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
City campus. Ph. 03 9925 4365
Bundoora campus. Ph. 03 9925 7280
Brunswick campus. Ph. 03 9389 9473
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse/Information%20and%20Services%2FCurrent%20Students%2FStudent%20Services%20Group%2FCounselling/
University of Melbourne
Ph. 03 8344 6927 or 03 8344 6928
Freecall number for rural students. Ph. 1800 671 559 (within Australia)
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/index.html
Monash University
Berwick Campus Ph. 03 9904 7019.
Caulfield Campus Ph. 03 9903 2500
Clayton Campus Ph. 03 9905 3156
Gippsland Campus Ph. 03 9902 6425
Parkville Campus Ph. 03 9903 9689
Peninsula Campus Ph. 03 9904 4223
http://www.adm.monash.edu.au/community-services/counselling/
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn Campus Ph. 03 9214 8025
Lilydale/Healesville Campuses Ph 03 9215 7101
Prahran Campus Ph 03 9214 6734
Wantirna Campus Ph 03 9210 1205
Croydon Campus Ph. 03 9726 1710
http://www.swin.edu.au/stuserv/counselling/
Victoria University of Technology
St Albans Campus Ph. 03 9365 2399
Werribee Campus Ph. 03 9365 2399
Melton Campus Ph. 03 9747 7425
Newport Campus Ph. 03 9284 8464
Sunbury Campus Ph. 03 9218 3228
Footscray Park Campus Ph. 03 9688 4418
Sunshine Campus Ph. 03 9284 7242
City Flinders Campus, Melba Conservatorium Ph. 03 9248 1008
Footscray Nicholson Campus Ph. 03 9284 8801
City King Campus, City South Melbourne Campus Ph. 03 9284 7845
http://www.vu.edu.au/services/student_services/counselling_services/
Self help & consumer organisations & mental health resources
GROW
Ph.03 9890 9846
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.
PaNDA. Post and ante natal support group
Ph. 03 9428 4600
http://www.panda.org.au/
Provides support and information to women and families affected by post and antenatal depression.
Soft Pathway. Self support groups for sufferers of depression and anxiety
Ph. 03 9551 3167
This is a non-profit organisation which helps people with depression and anxiety through supportive groups run by trained volunteers.
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
ARAFEMI (Association of Relatives and Friends of the Emotionally and Mentally Ill)
Ph. 03 9810 9314 (business hours)
This helpline provides support and information for families, friends and carers of people with a mental illness.
Carer's Association Victoria
Ph. 03 9650 9966
Ph. 1800 242 636 (toll free)
http://www.carersvic.org.au/
Mental Health community education courses
Mental Health First Aid
http://www.mhfa.com.au/
First aid courses focusing on mental health issues.
Psychologists
The Australian Psychological Society offers a referral service
Ph 03 8662 3300
They will provide the names of private psychologists in the Victoria 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
Your nearest hospital who can contact the nearest Crisis Assessment and Treatment (CAT) team
CAT teams operate 24 hours a day.