Below are a number of support services you can connect with to get help with managing feelings of anxiety.

I date my recovery from OCD from the day I first attended a support group. There I found people who understood exactly what I was going through, because they were going through it too - or had been through it, and come out the other side.

WayAhead Anxiety Support Groups are small numbers of people who come together to share personal experiences and information, led by a trained volunteer facilitator.

WayAhead Anxiety Support Groups are small numbers of people who come together to share personal experiences, led by a trained volunteer facilitator.

WayAhead Anxiety Support Groups

Kids Helpline is a free, confidential, online and phone counselling service for kids, teens and young people, who want to talk about anything, at any time.

Kids Helpline

The Beyond Blue Support Service offers a free, confidential and 24/7 counselling service for all Australians looking for a little help with their mental health.

Beyond Blue Support Service

Use the Lifeline Service Finder to search for more local and national services available to help support you.

The Service Finder is a directory of free or low cost health and community services in Australia. Search for GPs, counsellors, material support and much more.

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