Find a mental health service
Need help now? Call Triple Zero (000) or go to a hospital if you are in immediate danger.
If you or someone you care about is distressed, in crisis, suicidal or needs someone to talk to, help is available. The following services provide confidential, non-judgemental support.
Health professionals
Talk to your doctor about your concerns and ask for an assessment or referral. Some general practitioners (GPs) have additional training and expertise in mental health.
Phone the mental health access line 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255), a confidential mental health telephone triage service for Queenslanders that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services.
Adis 24/7 Alcohol and Drug Support is a 24 hour, 7 day a week confidential counselling, information and referral service for people in Queensland with alcohol and other drug concerns, their loved ones and health professionals. Ph: 1800 177 833 (free call)
Phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for 24 hour assessment, referral, advice, and hospital and community health centre contact details.
Medicare rebates are available for a range of mental health treatments, including up to 10 individual consultations and up to 10 group therapy sessions with a mental health professional. You’ll need a referral from a general practitioner, psychiatrist or paediatrician to be eligible.
A number of new temporary MBS telehealth services have also been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Online treatment
MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of 5 modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.
The eMHprac directory is a web version of the popular eMHPrac Guide to Digital Mental Health Resource booklet.
Lifeline
Counselling services for anyone at anytime.
Phone 13 11 14
Kids Helpline
Telephone and online counselling for young people aged 5-25.
Phone 1800 551 800
SANE helpline
Information, advice and referral for mental illness.
Phone 1800 187 263
Beyond Blue
Information and referral for depression and anxiety.
Phone 1300 224 636
13YARN
A 24-hour national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer confidential, one-on-one yarning with Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters.
Phone 13 92 76
Parentline
Support, counselling and education for parents.
Phone 1300 301 300
PANDA
Perinatal anxiety and depression Australia (PANDA) supports women, men and families across Australia affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
Phone 1300 726 306 (Mon to Fri, 9am - 7:30pm AEST)
QLife
Peer counselling service for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people and their families and friends.
Phone 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight)
Fortify Health Group (formerly Harmony Place)
Mental health services for culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and communities.
Phone (07) 3416 6660
Open Arms - Veterans and Families Counselling (formerly known as Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service)
Counselling and group programs for Australian veterans, peacekeepers and their families.
Phone 1800 011 046
ARAFMI
Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness.
Phone 1800 351 881
MensLine
Telephone and online support, information and referral service to help men with relationship and other problems.
Phone 1300 789 978
Multicultural Connect Line
Telephone counselling for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Phone 1300 079 020
Support groups
- Support Groups Queensland can help you find a support group in your area. Phone (07) 3344 6919 or email info@supportgroups.org.au.
- Grow is Australia's leading mutual help program for people with a mental illness.
Helpful resources
- Queensland Health offer mental health information and resources.
- Contact the Australian Counselling Association on 1300 784 333 to find a counsellor.
- Contact the Australian Psychological Society on 1800 333 497 to find a psychologist.
- Use the Lifeline service finder to find other free or low-cost health and community services in your area.
- Enrol in a Mental Health First Aid course so you can help someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.