07/09/2022
Today is ARE YOU OKAY Day...
While many of us laugh at this saying; Why is it only a day that people ask? I agree, this should be asked more often. Not just today.
I think it's important to check in with friends, loved ones, family, work colleagues, even random strangers, etc...and just check in with them.
It is important to know its okay not to be OKAY
And if you feeling you can't reach out to the people in your circles...there is others.
Remember don't be afraid to reach out if you need help and check in with others.
Here's some links I though might be helpful:
REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT
If you need professional support, please contact your doctor, local health centre or one of the services listed below. Family and friends can also call upon these services for advice and assistance on how to support someone who is struggling with life.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, please seek assistance by contacting your trusted healthcare professional or calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 .
If you are concerned for your safety or the safety of others, seek immediate assistance by calling Triple Zero (000) .
IMMEDIATE SUPPORT:
Lifeline
13 11 14
Call 24/7 for crisis support and su***de prevention services. Text support is also available: 0477 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
Call 24/7 for advice, referral and support from a trained mental health professional
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor
Su***de Call Back Service
1300 659 467
24/7 free counselling and support for people at risk of su***de, carers and bereaved
https://www.su***decallbackservice.org.au/
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
24/7 telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns
https://mensline.org.au/
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
24/7 private and confidential phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
24/7 counselling, information and referrals for sexual assault, domestic and family violence
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
13YARN
13 92 76
24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
https://www.13yarn.org.au/
Open Arms
1800 011 046
24/7 support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families
https://www.openarms.gov.au/
Gambling Help Online
1800 858 858
Free, confidential 24/7 telephone help service for anyone affected by gambling
https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/services-in-your-state/queensland
OTHER SUPPORT & SERVICES
Blue Knot Foundation
1300 657 380
9am - 5pm AEST Monday to Sunday
Supporting adults affected by complex trauma and childhood trauma and those who support them.
https://blueknot.org.au/
Butterfly Foundation
1800 33 4673
8am - midnight, every day
Support for eating disorders and body image issues over the phone, web chat or email.
https://butterfly.org.au/
Head to Health
1800 595 212
8:30am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Talk to a mental health professional and be connected with the supports or services that best meet your needs.
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
Griefline
1300 845 745
8am-8pm, Monday to Friday.
Free telephone counselling, online forums and resources for people experiencing grief and loss.
https://griefline.org.au/
headspace
1800 650 890
Support and information for young people 12-25 for mental health and what's going on in their life.
https://headspace.org.au/
PANDA
1300 726 306
9am - 7:30pm AEST Monday to Friday.
Support for women, men and families affected by anxiety and depression during pregnancy and in the first year of parenthood.
https://panda.org.au/
QLife
1800 184 527
3pm - midnight local time every day.
Phone and online anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships
https://qlife.org.au/
ReachOut.com
au.reachout.com
Help with tough times for 14-25 year olds and their parents.
https://au.reachout.com/
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
https://relationships.org.au/
SANE Australia
1800 187 263
10am-10pm Monday to Friday.
Mental illness advice, referral and support via phone, webchat or email.
StandBy - Support after Su***de
standbysupport.com.au
Postvention and support after su***de for individuals, families and communities.
https://standbysupport.com.au/
Mates in Construction
1300 642 111
Su***de prevention and support program operating in the Construction, Mining and Energy industry.
https://mates.org.au/
National Debt Helpline
(03) 9421 7640
9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Free National Debt Helpline is a free service that helps people tackle their debt problems.
https://ndh.org.au/
Black Dog Institute
blackdoginstitute.org.au
Research, information, facts and online resources for mental health and illnesses
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and su***de prevention services.
