Mental ill-health?
It can be rewarding, but sometimes be challenging supporting a person experiencing mental ill health. This could be when a person experiences changes in their thinking, feelings, or behaviours. They may also have trouble with day-to-day tasks, or it can result in more extreme thoughts and behaviours.
Some people may experience mental ill health and not have a formal diagnosis, whilst some have diagnosed mental health conditions. Either way, as a carer you play an important role, and there is support available for you.
The first point of call to access mental health support in Tasmania is through the Access Mental Health phone line.
Emergency call 000
| Organisation | Contact information | Services | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au | National phone crisis counselling and support for people experiencing emotional distress | 24/7 |
| QLife | 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au | National phone counselling for people at risk of suicide, concerned about suicide or bereaved by suicide | 3 pm-12 am 7 days |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au | National phone counselling for people at risk of suicide, concerned about suicide or bereaved by suicide | 24/7 |
| 13YARN | 13 92 76 www.13yarn.org.au | National phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | 24/7 |
| MensLine | 1300 789 978 www.mensline.org.au | National phone counselling for men | 24/7 |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au | Phone support and counselling for young people aged 5-25 | 24/7 |
| Access Mental Health | 1800 332 388 www.health.tas.gov.au | Information and referral to Tasmanian public mental health services | 9 am -10 pm 7 days |
| Mental Health Families and Friends Tasmania | 0473 674 650 operations@mhff.org.au | Information and peer support for families and friends of people experiencing mental ill health | 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 www.beyondblue.org.au | Phone support and online chat | 24/7 |
| Men Care Too | 0400 604 231 www.mencaretoo.org | Support and resources for men in caring roles | Will usually respond within 24 hours |
| headspace | (03) 9027 0100 headspace.org.au | Support for young people 12-25 | 9am -1am 7 days a week |
| Peacock Centre North Hobart | www.health.tas.gov.au 10 Elphinstone Road North Hobart | Information and support for people experiencing mental ill health and/or suicidal distress and their carers. 12 bed short stay unit. | 9am-10pm 7 days a week |
| Head to Health Launceston | 1800 595 212 www.headtohealth.gov.au 62-64 Canning Street Launceston | A safe place for people to access mental health information and support. No appointments or referrals needed. | 9 am – 9 pm Monday to Friday Weekends and P/H 10 am -2 pm |
Remember, Care2Serve has a free and confidential counselling service available. Contact the team:
