If you’re struggling with your mental health, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Help is available, and the right help can make all the difference. It’s worth pushing through to find the right fit.
While Mind Body Music Therapy provides some mental health supports, we are not a comprehensive or crisis service. If you need more support, please refer to the list of resources below.
This list is not exhaustive, it’s just some of the supports that I’m aware of in Australia.
Crisis supports (available 24/7)
If there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please call 000
Call 13 11 14 to talk to someone anytime, or visit their website for text or online chat options. This free service is for anyone feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Call 1300 659 467 anytime for free phone & online counselling in Australia. This free service is for anyone feeling suicidal, anyone who is worried about someone, or health professionals supporting someone who is suicidal.
Free & low-cost counselling
Free and low-cost counselling and psychology services with student clinicians. Clinics located in Dandenong, Hawthorn East, Melbourne CBD and North Melbourne. Online sessions may be available.
Up to 12 counselling sessions available for people with a diagnosed mental illness living in Melbourne’s north-west suburbs. Visit the website for more information.
Talk to someone anytime
Call 1300 22 46 36 to talk to someone anytime (free service). Online chat is also available.
Call 13 11 14 to talk to someone anytime, or visit their website for text or online chat options. This free service is for anyone feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Get linked to local services
Services for specific populations & needs
National services
See this list of specific services for a range of different needs including sexual assault, addictions, carer support, multicultural support and more.