NPWP - Mental Health
Navy Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience Action Plan 2021-2023
PDF document, 2.6 MB
Web and Mobile Apps
Links to mental health apps which can be run on the web and/or downloaded to smartphones.
ADF Defence All-hours Support Line
Confidential 24/7 telephone service for ADF members and their families. Designed to help access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily, including psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.
Services and Support - Fighting Fit
Access to a huge range of ADF health services and support for members, families, reservists, veterans and ex-serving members.
Sleep Information
Sleep information, support and services.
Open Arms - Safe Zone Support
Anonymous Counselling Line. Specialised counsellors (trained mental health professionals) with an understanding of the military culture and experience. The service offers support without the need for individuals to identify themselves or have their calls recorded.
Mates4Mates
Speaking with a skilled psychologist or counsellor is one of the most important things you can do to move forward from trauma, navigate through mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and addiction, improve relationships, or other life hurdles.
Embrace
Provides a national platform for Australian mental health services and multicultural communities to access resources, services and information in a culturally accessible format.
Black Dog Institute
Addresses new challenges and opportunities in mental health - suicide prevention, digital innovation, lived experience, mood disorders, youth and workplace mental health.
My Compass (Black Dog Institute)
A personalised mental health self-help tool.
MindSpot
Experienced and AHPRA-registered mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists who are passionate about providing a free and effective service to people all over Australia.
Flourish Australia
Helps people with a lived experience feel supported and meet their everyday challenges so they can live ordinary, even extraordinary lives.
Butterfly Foundation
National charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for the families, friends and communities who support them.
Rural & Remote Mental Health
Delivers early intervention and prevention based mental health programs Australia-wide.
Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health (CRRMH)
NSW state-wide organisation that is committed to improving the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of rural and remote residents.
EveryMan
Supports men who are at risk of homelessness, living with mental health issues like depression or anxiety, living with disabilities, perpetrators or survivors of violence, ex-prisoners, socially isolated, or having relationship or parenting difficulties.
Headspace
Early intervention mental health services for 12-25 year olds. Headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support.
Head to Health
Provided by the Australian Department of Health, Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Nationwide call back service which provides 24/7 telephone or online counselling services to people affected by suicide, including during crisis point and contemplation.
NewAccess (Beyond Blue)
Free and confidential mental health coaching program for anyone feeling stressed or overwhelmed about everyday life issues, such as work, study, relationships, health or loneliness. Available in some parts of ACT, NSW, Qld and Vic.
ADF Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Training & Skills (ARRTS)
An arts-based program to assist permanent ADF and Reservist personnel facing health and well-being challenges, or seeking to 're-set' themselves by rebuilding their confidence and resilience. The three streams are Music and Rhythm, Creative Writing, and Visual Arts.
PTSD Service Dogs (Defence Bank)
Serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members can apply for a PTSD Service Dog. Email veteranteam@dcdogs.com.au for an information sheet and application form.
Sane Australia
National mental health charity helping people affected by complex mental health issues through support, research and advocacy.
WayAhead
Provides education about mental health and wellbeing and links to services and resources that improve mental health.
Phoenix Australia
Provides advice, information, self-help tools and support in addressing trauma-related mental health and wellbeing needs.
SuicideLine Victoria
A free 24/7 telephone, video and online counselling service offering professional support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, and people bereaved by suicide.
Kookaburra Kids
Delivers services to young people experiencing familial mental illness with the aim of empowering them to build resilience, lifelong knowledge and abilities, so they can reach their potential.
Neami National
Aims to support people to improve their wellbeing, live independently and pursue a fulfilling life through a recovery approach. Provides services located in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA and WA, depending on the service required.
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