Crisis Support Helplines

Resources for those in immediate, severe emotional distress who would benefit from short term and immediate crisis support from these highly professional organisations with 24/7/365 availability.

13 11 14

24-hour national number that can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state

1300 659 467

24-hour national number for people who are suicidal, carers for someone who is suicidal or bereaved by suicide.

1800 551 800

Free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25

1300 224 636

Resources, information and 24/7 qualified support, whether you’re seeking help for you or someone else.

1300 845 745

Free telephone support, online bereavement support groups and forums, grief resources and information, as well as education and training programs.

1800 737 732

24-hour national Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling for any Australian exposed to family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

Mental Health Support Services

These services are available for those who may be looking for a specific service to support their needs via phone or online.

MensLine

1300 789 978

A national 24/7 support line for men and boys dealing with family and/or relationship difficulties

TIACS

0488 846 988

This Is A Conversation Starter

Free call or text counselling service for tradies, truckies, farmers, rural and blue-collar workers.

PANDA

1300 726 306

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia

Supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.

Veterans Services

1800 011 046

A 24/7 phone service offering counselling and group support for veterans and their families

Counselling Online

1800 888 236

A24/7 online service providing support for drug and alcohol related issues.

QLife

1800 184 527

Online and phone support and information for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Open 5:30pm – 10:30pm

Carers Australia

1800 242 636

Short-term emotional and psychological support for carers and their families.
Open 9am – 5pm

eHeadspace

1800 650 890

Web chat, email and phone service for young people (aged 12-25) and their families.
Open 9am – 1pm

Dad Space

Supporting fathers through the transition into parenthood.

Information, strategies, tips, and resources specifically for dads.

Mental Health Tools

A variety of resources, activities and links to provide further information and support.

DASS-21

A self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of Depression, Anxiety and Stress levels.

Link to Dr John Gottman’s lecture on the science behind happy relationships.

What’s your attachment style?

Take the 5 minute quiz to find out.

Introduction to Journaling for men

Download the Solid Foundations Counselling “Guide to journaling for men.”

Recommended Reading

Download the Solid Foundations Counselling book list here

Anger Management Course

Download a copy of the Anger Management course content provided thanks to Life Supports

Values Clarification Exercise

Download the Solid Foundations Counselling values clarification worksheet here

The Solid Foundations Guide to Secure Attachment

Download the workbook designed to help with attachment difficulties

Relationship Check-in

Link to the Gottman “State-of-the-union meeting” blog post.