GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Australian Government: Children and youth overview
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Kids Helpline: Phone counselling
Kids Helpline: WebChat Counselling
Kids Helpline: Email counselling
Reach Out: Urgent help
HeadSpace: Online and phone support
Blue pages: Australian crisis numbers
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Psychology Today: Three Signs Your Teen Needs Therapy Help
Raising Children: Mental health professionals: a guide for pre-teens and teenagers
PRA Psychology: Important tips on counselling
Vision: Tips for parents of teenagers
DS Psychology: Communication styles for teenagers counselling
Life Supports: Teen and adolescent counselling
