Caring Together Ministry

• Beyond Blue Support
  Information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters.
  Phone: 1300 22 46 36
• Black Dog Institute
  The Black Dog Institute is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
• Blue Knot Foundation Helpline
  The Blue Knot Helpline provides information and short term counselling nationally via telephone for adults survivors of childhood trauma.
  Phone: 1300 657 380 / 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm AEST.
• Butterfly Foundation
  Butterfly provides support for Australians who suffer from eating disorders and negative body image issues and their carers.
  Phone: 1800 33 4673
• Headspace
  Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time.
• Kids Helpline
  Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
  Phone: 1800 551 800
• Lifeline
  24 hour telephone counselling service.
  Phone: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 131 114 (6pm – midnight AEST)
• Mens Lifeline
  A dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns.
  Phone: 1300 78 99 78
• Gambling Helpline
  Starting to think gambling might be a problem? Find out about the signs of a problem and assess gambling issues and spending.
  Phone: 1800 858 858
• National Cannabis Information and Helpline
  NCIH provides support for people struggling with Cannabis addiction.
  Phone: 1800 30 40 50 / 11am–7pm Mon to Fri
• Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
  Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid fellowship with the stated purpose of enabling its members to “stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.”
  Phone: 1300 222 222
• 1800RESPECT
  National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling services 24-hour online support for workers and professionals.
  Phone: 1800 737 732
• ReachOut
  ReachOut.com is an internet service for young people that provides information, support and resources about mental health issues.

Support for Carers

• Carer Gateway
  Are you one of the 2.5 million Australians who care for a loved one, friend or neighbour? Find out information about the support services available to you, on the Carer Gateway.

Resources for Healing and Care

• Transform4Life
  Transform4Life exists to provide care for those who are emotionally wounded. The organisation’s mission is to care for those who suffer from the emotional, psychological, and spiritual wounding experiences.
• Centre for Theology and Psychology (CTP)
  CTP aims to build resilience and well-being among Christian leaders through the integration of theology and psychology. CTP equips Christian leaders who participate in Christ’s action in this world with transformative skills and tools to grow and nurture healthy communities.

Resources for Anxiety

• ARCVIC – Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria
  ARCVic specialises in support, information, educational and recovery services for people and families affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), OCD spectrum disorders including trichotillomania and body dysmorphic disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder, specific phobias, stress disorders, and childhood specific anxiety problems such as separation anxiety and school refusal. You can find their helpline on the website if you would like to chat with a trained volunteer (10am – 8.30pm Monday to Friday).

Resources for Pornography

• The Covenant Eye Podcasts
  Experts from a cross-section of professional fields join us each week to share must-have programs and training for when you’re battling pornography, personally and in the Church. Through this podcast, you’ll stay up-to-date with the latest research and information, while learning about the resources you need to help those who are struggling to break free.