Health & WELLBEING SUPPORT

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SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS & Individual Psychologists

Anglicare 02 6701 8200
Anglicare staff are in Glen Innes 2-3 days/week (also in Tenterfield) to see clients for counselling, support, mentoring and advocacy. Fee-free.

Benefolk
A resource hub for strengthening the wellbeing and resilience of all social sector staff and volunteers

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

Blueknot Foundation 1300 657 380
Provides information and support for anyone affected by complex trauma (violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation experienced as a child, young person and adult.)

Butterfly Foundation 1800 334 673
A national charity for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, and for their families, friends and communities.

Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) 1800 008 774
We advocate and campaign for justice and redress for all Care Leavers (people who grew up in ‘Orphanages, Children’s Homes, Missions and Foster Care).

Carers Australia 1800 242 636
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families

Carers NSW Carer Gateway
Register with Carers NSW for Carer Gateway (NSW Central Coast, Hunter New England & North Coast). Emergency Respite / A.H. call 1800 422 737.

Farmgate Support Program Mon-Fri 8 - 4:30 0477 322 851
Free support for individuals, couples and families; short-term or ongoing counselling options.

Glen Innes Hospital 02 6739 0100 or 1800 011 511
Community Health: Metal Health Emergency Care Rural Access Program & Community Mental Health.
Visiting: Specialist Telehealth Attend Emergency Department or use referral through intake line.
FREE if bulk billed, or standard GP rate.

Head to Health
A free confidential service from the Australian Government that connects you with the help and support you need to keep mentally healthy.

HealthWISE 1800 372 826 
Follow Mental Health Care Plans through self-referral or referral from GP. Medicare rebates are available when referred by a GP. $140, FREE for eligible people

MindHealth Phone Line 1300 029 131 Mon-Sat. 7am – 9pm.
A phone line or online chat offering support and counselling (not a crisis service). No referral required.

Mindspot Clinic 1800 61 44 34 (Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm; Sat 8am- 6pm)
Supports Australian adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain. All services are free.

One Door Mental Health 1800 843 539
people living with mental illness and their families can find an inclusive community, innovative services and advocacy support. (Previously the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW).

Psychologist - Craig Scott 02 6732 4922
Referrals are not required. NDIS and victims of violence. Free.

Psychologist - Julian Rote 6776 9905 / 0407 215 750 (M-F 8:30 - 5:00 pm)
Offers a service to children, adults, couples or families located in the Hunter New England Health District experiencing rural hardship. Rural Psychology Service

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ReachOut 02 8029 7777 (M-F 9 to 5 pm)
ReachOut Australia’s services provide self-help tools so that you have information and practical steps to help you understand what’s going on and how to take action. 

Relationships Australia (NSW) 1300 364 277
Specialising in counselling, mental health support, family mediation, workshops, and tailored support services across NSW.  

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program ( RAMHP) 0428 109 990
RAMHP has 20 Coordinators employed by Local Health Districts across regional, rural and remote NSW who provide health promotion and educational activities in their local communities and link individuals with appropriate services.

Rural Financial Counselling 1800 344 090
Provides free, unbiased, independent, confidential and expert support to farmers, fishers, foresters and other rural businesses.

SANE Australia 1800 1087 263
For information about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help for carers

ShedWay is a dedicated team of people from the shearing community focused on proactively supporting mental health in the sheds.

Red Cross 0409 243 167
Psychosocial Support – practical non-clinical services.

Rural Aid 1300 175 594 Mon - Fri 9 am -5 pm.
Contact a team of professional counsellors on this dedicated counselling intake line You don't have to be a primary producer. Hobby farmers and their families can also access our counselling service.

Rural Health Connect - a platform linking to psychologists over video and phone calls.

Services NSW 13 77 88 - Provides information on support and services able.

TIACS (This is A Conversation Starter) 0488 846 988
Text at any time or call Mon-Fri | 8am-10pm. A free phone counselling service delivered by qualified professionals supporting the mental well-being of blue-collar workers and those that care about them.

UNE Psychology Clinic 02 6773 2545
This service provides assessment and treatment for a range of psychological problems for children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Initial visit $25 without a Healthcare card.

Addiction / Substance Abuse

GambleAware - 1800 858 858
If you're risking too much, or if someone you know is, free support is available.

National Alcohol & Other Drugs Hotline - 1800 250 015
provides confidential support for people struggling with addiction 24 hours a day, 7 days a wee/

Sober in the Country - Bush Tribe
An independent not-for-profit bush charity addressing alcohol harm in the bush through our #OK2SAYNO campaign and via advocacy, social impact and a support group.

Child / Youth /Family Support

Benevolent Society 1800 236 762
Offers a range of services and programs tailored to empower our clients to live life on their own terms.

Centacare 02 6738 7200 or 1800 372 826
Provide early intervention and support for young people (12-25 years) who are worried about their mental health. Office based in Glen Innes. Free.

Family & Community Services Child Protection Helpline 132 111
Call if you are concerned that a child or young person is demonstrating suicidal or self-harming behaviours and they are in danger to themselves and their parent/carer is neglecting their mental health care.

Headspace 1800 650 890
A free service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 years and their families going through a tough time.

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
A free, private and confidential telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years

Pathfinders  02 6720 8888
Operates a broad suite of programs, projects and services aiming to improve the quality of life and wellbeing for children, youth and families within the communities we service.

Domestic & Family Violence

1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
Confidential information, counselling and support service. Available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence.

Inverell Women’s & Children’s Refuge 02 6722 35020

Staying Home Leaving Violence 1800 004 022
Aims to prevent you and your children becoming homeless or having to move away from your support system of family and friends, and the school and community where you live.

Rural Outreach Support Service 02 6721 0855
funded by the Dept. of Communities and Justice to provide information, education, referral and support to women, men, families and youth in Inverell, Glen Innes, Tenterfield, and Gwydir

Farmers

NSW DroughtHub
A one-stop online destination for information on a vast range of services and support available to primary producers, their families and communities to prepare for and manage drought.

First Nations

Armajun Aboriginal Health Service
Inverell 02 6721 9777, Glen Innes 02 6732 2563, Armidale 02 6772 5258, Tenterfield 02 6736 5731. Armajun provides culturally appropriate Aboriginal healthcare services and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, well-being and good health.

Lifeline 13YARN 13 92 76
Provides an opportunity for crisis support for mob to have a yarn in a culturally safe place with a LIeline trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander 24-hours a day.

Thirrili - National Indigenous Critical Response Service 1800 805 801
Provides emotional and practical support to Indigenous bereaved families and individuals impacted by traumatic loss.

LGBTIQ+

QLife 1800 184 527
Includes hundreds of highly experienced LGBTIQ+ staff and volunteers Australia-wide. Connect with someone to explore what’s going on in your life

Men’s Health

Are You Bogged Mate?
If you’re feeling bogged or you’re trying to pull out a mate who’s stuck in the mud, we can get you connected with the right help. We are all about helping country blokes talk about mental health and suicide while spreading awareness about depression in the bush.

Check Your Mates - Open The Gate A positive Facebook page to remind friends, family and neighbours in small communities to check in with each other from time to time and inspire to help lift each other up when you are not feeling the best. This is a page to let you know that someone cares.

doingittough.org is dedicated to connecting men in New South Wales with the support they need to overcome their tough times.

How Other Dads Dad with Hamish Blake Hamish Blake chats with other dads to learn a little, steal some of their hard-earned wisdom and help us all dad a tiny bit better.

MensLine Australia 1300 789 978
A telephone and online support, information and referral service for men.

Men’s Referral Service - No To Violence  1300 766 491  
Provides telephone counselling, information and referrals for men who use domestic and family violence.

Men's Table 1800 636 782
Helps men build meaningful male friendships and connections by creating safe places to share, overcoming the stigma that “men don’t talk”.

yougotthis mate.com.au - provides tips and info to help rural men reach their best possible mental health.

Youngblood - Men’s Mental Health - This unique library of life-changing lived experience stories proves that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone.