For Immediate Support in Australia
§ Lifeline 13 11 14 – Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
§ Lifeline Text 0477 13 11 14 – Available from 12pm – midnight (AEST), 7 days a week
§ Kids Helpline for children, teens and parents 1800 55 1800 – Available 24/7 with online chat also, http://kidshelpline.com.au
§ Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 – Available 24/7 with online chat also, click here
For additional COVID-19 resources and support check out:
APP
Australian government APP that includes updates & links to resources https://apps.apple.com/au/app/coronavirus-australia/id1503846231
For Children & Teens
§ The COVIBOOK which is designed in different languages for children around the world, offers support & reassurance https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
§ Kids Help Line Coronavirus Guide a guide to everything coronavirus www.kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus
Free Online Resources
§ This Way Up provides online tools and courses with practical ways to take care of your mental health https://covid19.thiswayup.org.au/
§ Beyond Blue COVID-19 resources includes a series of helpful resources to help you take care of your mind health during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
§ Head to Health COVID-19 Mental Health Support https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19