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

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