Useful links -Metropolitan Melbourne and Victoria (unless otherwise specified) Updated June 22, 2010
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24 HOUR/ 7 DAY TELEPHONE SERVICES:
Police, Fire, Ambulance: Telephone 000 (incl. requests for CAT Team)
Lifeline 24 Hour Crisis Line Phone 13 11 14 (24 hours) JOHN'S BLOG: Articles & Info
Suicide Help Line (24 Hours) Phone 1300 651 251
Kid's Help Line Phone 1800 551 800 - for children and young people (ages 5 - 25 years)
Cyberbullying / Internet bullying -suggestions to help deal with bullying on the internet (by Beyond Blue)
Rural Support (24/7) Telephone Line - 1300 655 969
MORE SERVICES (alphabetical):
Beyond Blue (Depression) Phone 1300 224 636Information and find-a-health professional function
Carers Victoria support and counselling Phone (03) 9396 9500 or 1800 242 636 (VIC only)
Conflict Solvers Workplace, community, large group, parent/adolescent, peer and family (adult) mediation and restorative justice mediation - Phone (03) 9489 0181
Cyberbullying / Internet bullying -suggestions to help deal with bullying on the internet (by Beyond Blue)
DVA - Department of Veterans' Affairs
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselling, referral, emergency accommodation for victims and those in danger of becoming victims - Phone (03) 9373-0123, or country toll free 1800 015 188 (24 hours)
Drug Counselling Online Free internet service for people using drugs, or who have a partner, family member, relative or friend who is using.
Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria - Helpline 1300 550 236
Family Mediation Centre Post separation and divorce dispute resolution and counselling - Phone (03) 9566 5333
Gay & Lesbian Switchboard Phone: Melbourne - 9663 2939, Tasmania & Regional Victoria - 1800 184 527
Griefline (grief & loss) - Phone 03 9596 7799
Human Rights, Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination (Human Rights Commission) Ph. 1800 134 142 (toll free), TTY (03) 9281 7110
Human Services Directory Victorian Government Department of Human Services
Medicare Australia Ph. 132 011
Melbourne Telephone Directories on line (SENSIS)
Men’s Referral Service For men concerned about their use of violence or aggression - Phone (03) 9428 2899 or 1800 065 973 toll free (12pm - 9pm, Mon to Fri)
Mental Health Fellowship of Australia Phone (03) 9427 0406, 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
No To Violence (NTV) Men's behavioural change information
Parent Line Telephone counselling for parents - Phone (Melbourne) 132 289, Mon-Fri 8am-Midnight, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm
Post-natal and pre-natal depression Phone 1300 726 306, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
Problem Gambling 24/7 Counselling and referral service, online counselling also available - Phone 1800 858 858
Public Hospitals, Melbourne & Victoria
Reach Out! - interactive website for young people going though tough times
SANE Australia - mental health helpline Phone 1800 18 SANE (1800 18 7263)
Sexual Assault (CASA) 24/7 response - Phone (03) 9635 3610 or 1800 806 292
Victims of Crime Counselling & Compensation Phone 1800 00 00 55, or (03) 9380 8129
Victoria Police Phone 000 for immediate attendance.
Victorian Mental Health Services
Veterans & Veterans Families Counselling Service Free counselling service for veterans of conflicts and peacekeeping and their families. DVA approval is not required to access this service - Phone 1800 011 046 anywhere within Australia.
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