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	beyondblue.org.au	1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: Counselling for young people aged 5 – 25	kidshelpline.com.au	1800 55 1800
Mensline Australia: Men with emotional or relationship concerns	mensline.org.au	1300 78 99 78
Open Arms: Veterans and families counselling	openarms.gov.au	1800 011 046
Lifeline: Anyone having a personal crisis	lifeline.org.au	13 11 14 Text: 0477 131 114 (6pm – midnight)
Suicide Call Back Service: Anyone thinking about suicide	suidicecallbackservice.org.au	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.	www.suicideline.org.au	1300 651 251
Alcohol and Drug: Counselling and referral:	https://au.reachout.com/mental-health-issues/addiction	1800 888

Other Online and Phone Services:

Service	Online	Phone
CHIRP Community Health: Psychology and counselling service	https://chirp.org.au/	5479 1000
eHeadspace: Provides online (chat services) and telephone support and counselling to young people aged 12 – 25.	https://eheadspace.org.au	1800 650 890
Qlife: Counselling and referral service for LGBTI people.	http://www.qlife.org.au	1800 184 527 3pm – 12am
RESPECT: Family Violence Support 24/7	https://www.1800respect.org.au	1800RESPECT
YSAS: Support for young people with AOD issues or concerns	https://www.ysas.org.au	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

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