Local Area Coordinators (LACs)
Local Area Coordinators (LACs) can link you to the NDIS and to mainstream and community supports in your area. You can ask your LAC about the supports available in your community, even if you're not eligible for an NDIS support plan.
ACT Mental Health
There are a range of mental health services offered in the ACT. This includes emergency assistance, support groups, counselling services and treatment options for adults, children and teenagers suffering from a mental illness. Services are also offered to support to carers. For urgent support and assistance call 1800 629 354.
Benevolent Society
Benevolent Society can offer counselling and other support services to help you manage your mental health. Their services are offered in parts of NSW.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information, resources and support that can help you with your mental health. You can get immediate support over the phone, face-to-face support, online chat, forums, coaching and email newsletters. Call 1300 224 636
Black Dog Institute online tools and apps
Online tools and mobile apps for your mental health and wellbeing that you can access anywhere at no cost.
Counselling and Support
If you have experienced or witnessed violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation, you may need support.
South Australian Intellectual Disability Health Service (SAIDHS)
Formerly known as Centre for Disability Health offers advice, assessment and consultation for people with intellectual disability and complex needs.
Disability Royal Commission Counselling Services (Drummond Street Services)
If you have been affected by the Disability Royal Commission, you may be able to access free independent counselling services through Drummond Street Services.
Disability Royal Commission Counselling Services (Interrelate)
Family and carer mental health support services and programs
A state-wide program that offers support to families and the carers of people with a mental illness. The program offers education and training, information, resources and one-one support.