Mental Health & Well-Being

Mental health, safety and support

If anyone is in immediate danger call 000.

Australian Government Head to Health website

Murrumbidgee Accessline (24/7): support, advice and referral to mental health and drug and alcohol services on 1800 800 944 (freecall). Carers, other health professionals and emergency workers can use Accessline for advice about a person's clinical symptoms, their need for care and local treatment options.

Beyond Blue Support Service (24/7): 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au/get-support for online chat (3 pm-12 am) or email responses (within 24 hours)

Black Dog Institute: online resources

Headspace and eHeadspace - for young people aged 12-25: 1800 650 890

Lifeline (24/7): 131 114 or text 0477 131 114 between 6 pm and midnight

Open Arms (24/7) – Counselling for veterans and families for mental health conditions, including PTSD. Call 1800 011 046

Suicide Call Back Service (24/7) – 1300 659 467


Relationships and family help

Important NSW numbers for help

NSW DV Line 24/7 - 1800 656 463

Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Services - 1800WDVCAS or 1800 938 227

Aboriginal DFV Hotline 24/7 - 1800 019 123

NSW Rape Crisis - 1800 424 017

TIS - need an interpreter? - 131 450

Interrelate Children's Contact Service (providing a safe and welcoming space for children to connect with separated family members and strengthen meaningful relationships. Located in Griffith. Call 1300 473 528 or visit www.interrelate.org.au

Important national numbers for help

Emergency 24/7 - 000

1800 RESPECT 24/7 - 1800 737 732

Kids Help Line 24/7 - 1800 551 800

Sexual Assault Counselling Aust - 1800 211 028

Men's Line - 1300 789 978

Men's Referral Service 24/7 - 1300 766 491

TIS - interpreter service - 131 450

Important online help for your safety

1800RESPECT chat online (24/7) 

Kids Help Line webchat counselling (24/7) 

MensLine online counselling

Men's Referral Service live chat


COVID-19 assistance and support

Murrumbidgee COVID-19 Hotline (open every day from 7 am – 9 pm): 1800 831 099

National Coronavirus Health Information Line 24/7: 1800 020 080

Health Direct 24/7: 1800 022 222 - for health advice from a registered nurse

Beyond Blue Coronavirus hotline 24/7: 1800 512 348

Disability Information helpline: 1800 643 787

Support for individual and households: The Salvation Army (T: 137 258) and St Vincent de Paul (T: 131 812). You can also visit serviceproviders.dss.gov.au to find services in our area.

Aged care support: 1800 200 422 or myagedcare.gov.au