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Additional Support and Resources

At Make a Joyful Noise Wellbeing and Counselling we love to help kids be their best, but we aren't set up to help in crisis situations. So we've made this list of support services and other resources that may be helpful to you and your family.

Ambulance, Police, Fire: In an emergency, call 000 without delay

Lifeline

“24-hour crisis support, suicide prevention, mental health, and domestic and family violence prevention services for those experiencing emotional distress.”

Ph: 13 11 14

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Kids Helpline

“free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged five to 25”

Ph: 1800 55 1800

https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/

Virtual ED

“a public health service for non-life-threatening emergencies” Offers 24/7 telehealth emergency department support.

https://www.vved.org.au/

Bairnsdale Hospital Emergency Department

Address: 122 Day Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia

https://brhs.com.au/

SuicideLine Victoria

“free professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling support to people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues..”

Ph: 1300 651 251

https://suicideline.org.au/

13YARN

“first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. We offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”

Ph: 13 92 76

https://www.13yarn.org.au/

Safe Steps

“provides … 24/7, inclusive and confidential, family and domestic violence crisis support service…”

Email: safesteps@safesteps.org.au

Ph: 1800 015 188

https://safesteps.org.au/

Beyond Blue

“is a major Australian not-for-profit mental health organization. Founded in 2000, it provides free, confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health coaching, and support resources for anyone affected by anxiety, depression, and suicide.”

24/7 phone access

Ph: 1300 22 4636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Maternal and Child Health

“(GLCH) Maternal and Child Health service is free and available to all families with a child aged 0 to 6. The service provides a series of regular health checks, advice and information for families with a qualified Maternal and Child Health (MCH) nurse.”

Maternal and Child Health Line (24/7) – for health concerns for 0-6 year olds in between appointments:

Ph: 13 22 29

To book an appointment in East Gippsland:

Ph: 5155 8300

https://glch.org.au/medical-and-nursing/maternal-child-health/

Victorian Poisons Information Centre

“The Victorian Poisons Centre provides advice to the Victorian public and to health care providers about what to do if a person has been poisoned, has overdosed, has made a mistake with medicines or has been bitten/stung by a snake, spider, bee, wasp or other creature.”

24/7 Phone Access

Ph: 13 11 26

https://www.austin.org.au/poisons/

Headspace

“ …support young people (12-25 year olds) with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support. With a focus on early intervention, we work with young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help get them back on track and strengthen their ability to manage their mental health in the future.”

https://headspace.org.au/

The Orange Door

“Help for people who are experiencing or using family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.”

Bairnsdale - The Orange Door - 148 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875

Opening hours - Mon-Fri: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Email: oga@orangedoor.vic.gov.au

Ph: 1800 512 358

https://www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au/

Hey Sigmund

Excellent resources tailored to kids and teens experiencing anxiety.

https://heysigmund.com/

Relationships Victoria