WELLBEING SUPPORT DURING THE PANDEMIC 2
If you, a member of your family or someone you know requires support during this time, please refer to the services and numbers below:
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
In an emergency call 000 or 112 from a mobile telephone. Should you require medical care after hours please contact Bendigo Health on 5454 6000, GP Helpline 1800 022 222, or Nurse on Call 1300 606 024.
Crisis Care - If you, or a loved one, requires urgent mental health assistance, please call the Bendigo Regional Triage Service on 1300 363 788. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days a week and acts as the single point of entry into clinical mental health services.
24/7 Mental Health Services
Service | Online | Phone |
| Beyond Blue: Anyone feeling anxious or depressed | 1300 22 4636 | |
| Kids Helpline: Counselling for young people aged 5 – 25 | 1800 55 1800 | |
| Mensline Australia: Men with emotional or relationship concerns | 1300 78 99 78 | |
| Open Arms: Veterans and families counselling | 1800 011 046 | |
| Lifeline: Anyone having a personal crisis | 13 11 14 Text: 0477 131 114 (6pm – midnight) | |
| Suicide Call Back Service: Anyone thinking about suicide | 1300 659 467 | |
| Suicide Line Victoria: Counselling for those struggling with their mental health, those concerned about others in their life or may otherwise be affected by suicide. | ||
| Alcohol and Drug: Counselling and referral: | 1800 888 |
Other Online and Phone Services:
Service | Online | Phone |
| CHIRP Community Health: Psychology and counselling service | 5479 1000 | |
eHeadspace: Provides online (chat services) and telephone support and counselling to young people aged 12 – 25. | 1800 650 890 | |
Qlife: Counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. | 1800 184 527 3pm – 12am | |
RESPECT: Family Violence Support 24/7 | 1800RESPECT | |
YSAS: Support for young people with AOD issues or concerns | 5444 2969 9am – 5pm Monday - Friday |
Summary of services and contact numbers
Police
In case of emergency: 000
Castlemaine Police Station: 5470 4100
Mental Health Services:
Psychiatric Triage Service: 1300 363 788
(24/7 Bendigo Hospital)
CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services): 5440 6506
Headspace Bendigo: 5406 1400
Medical Services
Bendigo Health: 5454 6000
CHIRP Community Health Service: 5479 1000
GP Helpline: 1800 022 222
Nurse on Call: 1300 606 024
Other Services:
Anglicare Family Services & Child First: 5440 1100
Anglicare Youth Services: 5434 3922
CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault): 5441 0430
CNV (Centre for Non-Violence): 5430 3000
Annie North (Family Violence Service): 0418 562 083