Support services for trauma

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Support and treatment options for trauma

Below you can find organisations that provide support and counselling for people who have experienced trauma:

Blue Knot

Blue Knot provides short-term counselling, information, and referrals for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse or for those supporting someone with complex trauma.

SANE's Guided Service

SANE's guided service provides ongoing tailored support to people with complex mental health needs and their families and carers.

SANE is a national mental health organisation for people with complex mental health issues and for families and friends that support them.

Open Arms - Provides free, confidential counselling service for Australian veterans, serving personnel, and their families. You can call them 24/7 on 1800 011 046.
The Forum of Australian Services for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (fasstt) - Connects survivors of torture and trauma who have come to Australia as asylum seekers with specialist rehabilitation agencies offering counselling. You can call them on 07 33916677 9am-5pm Monday to Friday or email: admin@fasstt.org.au.
THIRRILI - Provides emotional and practical support to Indigenous families impacted by a loss from suicide or other fatal traumatic incidents. You can call them 24/7 on 1800 805 801.

Search for more services

Use the Lifeline Service Finder to search for more local 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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