Depression

Support services for depression

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Connect with support services for managing depression

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

Support Services

Beyond Blue (1300 224 636) is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling and information service for anyone going through a hard time or looking for ways to support someone they care about.

FriendLine is a free and anonymous national phone and chat service for anyone 18+ who’s feeling lonely, isolated, or just wants to connect with a friendly volunteer.

MensLine Australia is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling, information, and referral service for men with mental health, anger management, relationship, family violence, addiction, and wellbeing concerns. Call 1300 789 978.

Kids Helpline is a free and confidential 24/7 counselling service for kids, teens, young people, and the adults who care about them. Call 1800 551 800.

MindSpot is a free, digital mental health clinic that offers psychological assessments, teletherapy, and online treatment courses for challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Call 1800 614 434.

Search for more services

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

Lifeline Service Finder

Lifeline's Service Finder is an online directory of free or low-cost health and community services in Australia. Search for GPs, counsellors, and much more.

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