RESOURCES
Resources for Young People
For students in our college community their wellbeing is our priority. Please see the following resources for additional support.
- Smiling Mind
- Smiling Thrive Inside
- Youth Beyond Blue
- Headspace
- Headspace.org – tips
- eheadspace
- Sane Australia
- Reach out. com – Apps
- Black Dog Institute – Bite Back
- MoodGym
Resources for Families
Today’s families face a multitude of modern-day challenge in raising happy, well and resilient young people. Please see the following resources for additional support.
- Headspace
- ReachOut.com – Parents
- Raising Children Network
- On Department of Education website
- Services Australia
- Better Health Network
- Anglicare – ParentZone
- Head to Health
- This Way Up – Improve Your Wellbeing
- MindSpot – Online Mental Health Tools
- My Time
- Emerging Minds
- Embrace Australia
24-HOUR SUPPORT SERVICES
| Emergency Services | Ambulance, police, fire | 000 |
| Child Protection | Southern region intake (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm) After hours intake | 1300 655 795 131 278 |
| Psychiatric Triage Service | All ages mental health consultation and support | 1300 369 012 |
| 1800 RESPECT | Family violence information and support | 1800 737 732 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | Phone and online counselling for those affected by suicide | 1300 659 467 |
| Lifeline | Crisis counselling and support specialising in suicide prevention | 13 11 14 |
| Beyond Blue | Information and support for mental health challenges | 1300 224 636 |
| Kids Helpline | Counselling and support for young people aged 5 – 25 | 1800 551 800 |
| Direct Line | Drug and alcohol information | 1800 888 236 |
| Gambler’s Help Line | Counselling and support for gamblers and their family | 1800 858 858 |
| Grief Line | Counselling and support for bereavement (24/7 as of Sept 2020) | 1300 845 745 |
| Safe Steps | Family violence response service | 1800 015 188 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis Line | Crisis response, support for sexual assault – also staffed by SECASA | 1800 806 292 |
COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CONTACTS
| Cranbourne Information & Support Services | Provides wide range of community information and supports | 5996 3333 |
| City of Casey Youth Counselling & Support Service | Support for 10 – 25 year old’s, and their families or carers Adolescents can text the mobile number for intake | 9792 7279 0417 347 909 |
| CMY – Centre for Multicultural Youth | Programs and supports for refugee and migrant young people | 8594 1561 |
| Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement | Support and counselling for those bereaved through any cause | 9265 2100 |
| Better Place Australia | Family law information, counselling and mediation | 8781 9111 |
| Djirra Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service | Support to Aboriginal people experiencing family violence Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1800 105 303 |
| Family Life / Shine | Family support services working with vulnerable communities Programs / support available in multiple languages | 8599 5344 |
| Foundation House | Services to people who have experienced torture or trauma in their country of origin | 8788 3333 |
| Headspace | Youth (12 – 25 year old) physical, sexual, mental health supports | 1800 367 968 |
| Relationships Australia | Relationship support for individuals and families to achieve respect | 1300 364 277 |
| Salvation Army | Support including crisis, material aid, information and referral | 9794 9533 |
| SMRC – Southern Migrant & Refugee Centre | Provides essential services to refugees and migrants | 9767 1900 |
| South East Community Links | Practical support services to manage difficulties and build skills | 9791 8344 |
| Springvale Monash Legal Service | Free and confidential legal services across the south-east | 9545 7400 |
| Uniting (ChildFIRST) | Support services and programs for all marginalised populations | 9704 8377 |
| WAYSS | Housing support and crisis accommodation | 9703 0044 |
| Windermere | Family support: counselling, housing, parenting programs | 1300 946 337 |
| Butterfly National Helpline | Support around disordered eating or body image issues Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am | 1800 334 673 |
| Carer Gateway | Support for non-parental primary carers Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm | 1800 422 737 |
| DrugInfo | Alcohol & Drug Foundation provides information on substances Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 858 584 |
| eHeadspace | Phone, email, webchat counselling for adolescents Mon – Sun: 9am – 1am | 1800 650 890 |
| Family Relationship Advice Line | Support for families, including through separation Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm & Sat: 10am – 4pm | 1800 050 321 |
| Mind Australia Carer Helpline | Support for family, friends and carers of people with mental illness Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 554 660 |
| Parent Line | Support for parents and carers of children and adolescents Mon – Sun: 8am – 12am | 13 22 89 |
| QLife | Support for LGBTQ+ sexuality, gender, identity and relationships Mon – Sun: 3pm – 12am | 1800 184 527 |
| SANE Australia | Support for adults with trauma or complex mental health issues Mon – Fri: 10am – 10pm | 1800 187 263 |
| WIRE | Women’s support for issues: financial, housing, relationship, legal Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm | 1300 134 130 |