useful services you can contact...
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For a comprehensive list of adult mental health services and supports, please visit the following list of resources, current as of January 2024:
Other services for children and families:
Parentline (Qld and NT only)
Call 1300 30 1300
Kids Helpline (National freecall number)
Provides telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Call 1800 55 1800.
Provides support to young people with mental health concerns via face to face multi-disciplinary services around Australia. Also offers e-headspace online support for 12-25 year olds, see website for more information.
Government department servicing families and children, including taking notifications and concerns regarding child sfaety. Please see the website to locate your closest service centre.
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia is a National progressive professional peak association of counsellors and psychotherapists.
ANZACATA only recognises training for Arts Therapists from the approved courses offered by Universities and Colleges in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore which are referred to under ‘Professional Membership’ on their website. The membership levels are graded depending on a therapist's training background. My level of membership requires a minimum two year Masters Degree with a component of 750 supervised clinical hours placement in the field of mental health.