The following websites and phone numbers are some of the many reputable support services available in our community.
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 ( 24 hour free confidential telephone counselling service for 5 – 25 year olds) www.kidshelp.com.au (chat line support)
Lifeline 13114 (24 hour telephone counselling service for anywhere in Australia) On line chat also available –evenings only: www.lifeline.org.au
SalvoCareline (24 hour telephone crisis support line) 1300 363 622
www.babi.org.au –Information regarding services available to young people and their families in the Wynnum and Redlands area.
www.headspace.org.au ( mental health and general support for young people and their families)
www.reachout.com (Information and personal stories about mental health and wellbeing – aimed at young people)
www.thelowdown.co.nz (New Zealand based support site for young people suffering from depression)
www.beyondblue.org.au (Information on mental health – particularly depression, anxiety and substance use disorders)