Support Services and Resources.
Emergency Support Services 24/7
If you are in immediate crisis or require urgent support, please reach out to the appropriate service below — you are not alone and support is available 24/7.
000 – Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or mental health crisis, experiencing a medical emergency, or at risk of harm, please call 000 right away.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Confidential 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention counselling via phone, text or online chat. Lifeline
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
Free, confidential phone and online chat for immediate brief counseling.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Outer East Crisis Assessment Treatment Team (CATT)
For people in acute mental health crisis in the eastern suburbs. Provides assessment and short-term support at home as an alternative to hospital. Referrals and enquiries via Psychiatric Triage: 1300 721 927 (24/7). Eastern Health
Local Mental Health & Wellbeing – Yarra Ranges
Walk in mental health support in Lilydale: 1300 000 252. https://www.wellways.org/our-services/mental-health-and-wellbeing-local/
Follow this link to a full list of mental health support services available in Victoria
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/mental-health-services/telephone-and-online-services
If this is an emergency or you need immediate support call the emergency phoneline on 000
Helpful Links and Videos
Free Acceptance and Commitment Therapy videos on various topics like emotions, illness, uncertainty etc.
Why Things Hurt - Chronic Pain video by Dr Lorimer Moseley
Services for New Parents
Adjusting to the arrival of your baby brings big changes. See below for available services for support of your mental health and the care of your baby, in addition to the general support services listed at the top of this page and you GP/Maternal Child Health Nurse.
Maternal Child Health Service Line 13 22 29.
24/7 Healthline staffed by qualified maternal and child health nurses who provide confidential information and advice on a range of issues related to health, mental health and breastfeeding
PANDA 1300 726 306
Mental health support for mums and dads, including for postnatal depression and anxiety with free brief counselling and advice
https://www.panda.org.au/get-support/support-new-parents
SMS4DADS
Free text messages, support, information and tips, designed for expecting and new dads.
https://www.panda.org.au/articles/sms-for-dads
Breastfeeding Association https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
Yarra Valley Womens Health - Breastfeeding Support Drop in Sessions https://www.yarravalleywomenshealth.com.au/
Support for LGBTIQ Parents
https://www.panda.org.au/lgbtiqa-parents
Infant Sleep Australia
Evidence based sleep support from home https://www.infantsleep.com.au/little-babies
Benwerren in Yarra Junction.
Local respite stays for women with or without children who need a break. Stays can be from 1 day to 5 days.