This program was born out of the growing need to connect the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community at the height of the pandemic. Post pandemic there is a decrease in social isolation but loneliness remains an ongoing dilemma in our community. As a result of Covid, there has been an increase in the extent of loneliness and Read more…

The services we provide to clients and families during a mental health crisis include: – 24-hour telephone support and triage – outreach (including in-home) assessment and treatment – collaborative care within the Emergency Department and the general hospital wards of the Alfred. Alfred Mental Health Services individuals experiencing acute symptoms of mental ill-health. These might include those struggling with: – Read more…

Council’s Maternal and Child Health Service provides free help to Glen Eira families with children from birth to school age. The service is staffed by registered nurses with general, midwifery and postgraduate qualifications. All consultations are being conducted over the phone. Read more…

ReachOut provides online mental health services for schools, young people and their parents. “ReachOut is the most accessed online mental health service for young people and their parents in Australia. Our trusted self-help information, peer-support program and referral tools save lives by helping young people be well and stay well. The information we offer parents makes it easier for them Read more…

Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years. We are Australia’s most well-known and visited mental health organisation, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide. We don’t ever take this position for granted nor do we rest on our laurels. Read more…

MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues. MensLine Australia provides: – A safe and private place to talk about concerns – Confidential, anonymous and non-judgmental support – Coaching and Read more…

Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason. Since 1991, Australia’s kids and young people have been turning to our professional, specialised counsellors, no matter who they Read more…

The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. **You should contact The Orange Door if:** – someone close to you is hurting you, controlling you or making you feel afraid – such as your partner, family Read more…

The is a men’s family violence telephone counselling, information and referral service operating in Victoria. The service also provides support and referrals for women and men seeking information on behalf of their male partners, friends or family members, and workers in a range of agencies seeking assistance for their clients who are men. It takes a lot of strength to Read more…

Support services for people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse. About 1800RESPECT 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service We provide support for people experiencing, or at the risk of experiencing, violence and abuse, their friends and family, and professionals This page contains information on our service and how we operate. Read more…

Aleph Melbourne is a social, support and advocacy group for same-sex attracted, trans and gender diverse, and intersex people (and allies) who have a Jewish heritage, living in Melbourne, Australia. View our brief 20th Anniversary documentary to find out about our history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkFH0gD_m2w Social Links: https://facebook.com/alephmelb Read more…

“Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean and build a new way of life. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and Read more…