Other Support & Additional Resources
A group of Macedon Ranges services together with MRSPAG developed local resources for their communities.
These include:
Macedon Ranges Shire: Keeping Mentally Well
To find a comprehensive list of local support and community groups in Macedon Ranges Shire go to Community. Connect. Create.
Please note we are not a crisis response service.
If you need immediate help please contact one of the following:
National helplines and websites
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Lifeline has a range of fact sheets, tools & apps to download that may provide some guidance and support depending on your situation.
https://toolkit.lifeline.org.au/
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24-hour, nationwide service that provides telephone and online counselling to people 15 years and over who fit one of the following categories:
People who are suicidal
People caring for someone who is suicidal
People bereaved by suicide
Health professionals supporting people affected by suicide.
The Suicide Call Back Service is especially suited to people who are geographically or emotionally isolated.
Roses in the Ocean - Peer CARE Companion Warmline - 1800 777 337
A suicide prevention call-back service providing a safe place for people with a lived experience of suicide to connect with others with a similar lived experience for a chat, in a shared space of compassion, understanding and respect.
will be asked to leave a message with some specific details. Once you have left your message, a Peer CARE Companion will call you back within 48 hours to arrange/confirm a mutual time for you to have a conversation.
This is not a crisis line.
Health Direct
Australia's most comprehensive directory of healthcare professionals and services. Find Health Services near you.
Mental Health Support After Hospital Discharge - Guide
This practical guide provides information for people returning home after a hospital stay for mental health care, as well as their families and carers.
It includes guidance on next steps after discharge, recognising warning signs, what to do if safety concerns arise, staying supported while waiting for follow-up care, and maintaining connection with treating teams. It also includes emergency and national crisis support contacts.
The resource has been clinically reviewed, independently reviewed for health literacy, and draws on official Australian sources.
This link does not imply MRSPAG endorsement of this private commercial service
Beyondblue - 1300 22 4636
Provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Black Dog Institute
Information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.
Black Dog Institute MyCompass App is a free online self-help program for people with mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress, and for people who want to build good mental health.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/digital-tools-apps/mycompass/
Carers Australia - 1800 242 636
Short-term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.
MindSpot Clinic - 1800 61 44 34
An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.
Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277
A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
SANE Australia - 1800 18 7263
Information, factsheets, and guides about mental illness, treatments, where to go for support and help carers.
Support after Suicide
Information, resources, counselling and group support to those bereaved by suicide. Education and professional development to health, welfare and education professionals.
Standby Support after Suicide
The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals, Families, Friends, Witnesses, First Responders and Service Providers
Youth
Headspace - 1800 650 890
Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time.
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
A free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
A safe place for young people to chat anonymously and get support.
Right By You
a mental health resource for friends of young people at risk.
Chatsafe 2.0 guidelines
a young persons guide to safe communication online about self-harm and suicide
Men
MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
A telephone and online support, information and referral service, helping men to deal with relationship problems in a practical and effective way.
Schools
Be You for schools
https://beyou.edu.au/resources/suicide-prevention-and-response
Defence veterans
Open Arms
Soldier On
ADF
LBGTQIA+
https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/queer-and-lgbtqia-plus-support-services-in-australia/12115292
QLife - 1800 184 527
3pm-12am
QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for LGBTI people. The project provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to diverse people of all ages experiencing poor mental health, psychological distress, social isolation, discrimination, experiences of being misgendered and/or other social determinants that impact on their health and wellbeing.
First Nations People
13 Yarn
Postvention
Perinatal
PANDA helpline
Seniors
https://www.anglicare.org.au/what-we-offer/mental-health/suicide-prevention-for-seniors/
Workplaces
Construction/trades:
Tradies: https://halt.org.au/
Blue Hats https://incolink.org.au/wellbeing-support-services/bluehats
Mates in Construction: https://mates.org.au/construction/