Suicide prevention helplines for patrons with gambling or alcohol-related risk.
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Lifeline Australia
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Suicide Callback Service
Offering 24/7 Suicide crisis support, counselling and callbacks to check in and make sure the person is safe at agreed interval times. W: https://suicidecallbackservice.org.au P: 1300 659 467 |
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Statewide Gambling Therapy Service
A free service for Aussies experiencing difficulties with gambling behaviour. The service offers an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program that has been tested and evaluated by Flinders Centre for Gambling Research. W: https://sagamblingtherapy.com.au P: 1800 858 858 |
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Police Welfare Check
If you are concerned for someone's safety, you can call this number and the police will complete a welfare check on that person. If there's immediate threat phone 000. P: 131 444 |
Holistic Healing Resources
Here's To Strength
Here's to Strength is a global first, one stop self care experience bridging the gap of access through their community wellness hubs and self care directory.
Based in Aldinga, South Australia, their self-care directory is a growing nation-wide holistic health community.
W: www.herestostrength.com
Here's to Strength is a global first, one stop self care experience bridging the gap of access through their community wellness hubs and self care directory.
Based in Aldinga, South Australia, their self-care directory is a growing nation-wide holistic health community.
W: www.herestostrength.com
Recommended Resources
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer is a Harvard psychiatrist and researcher working at the interface of metabolism and mental health. He is the Founder and Director of the Metabolic and Mental Health Program and the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
For almost 30 years, he has held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in psychiatry at McLean and Harvard. He has been pioneering the use of the medical ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders—conducting research in this area, treating patients, writing, and speaking around the world on this topic. Most recently, he has proposed that mental disorders can be understood as metabolic disorders affecting the brain, which has received widespread recognition in both national and international media outlets.
W: https://www.chrispalmermd.com
For almost 30 years, he has held administrative, educational, research, and clinical roles in psychiatry at McLean and Harvard. He has been pioneering the use of the medical ketogenic diet in the treatment of psychiatric disorders—conducting research in this area, treating patients, writing, and speaking around the world on this topic. Most recently, he has proposed that mental disorders can be understood as metabolic disorders affecting the brain, which has received widespread recognition in both national and international media outlets.
W: https://www.chrispalmermd.com
Depression and counselling helplines for those doing it tough
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MensLine Australia
24/7 phone, online and video counselling, support and referrals for men for all issues. Relationships, mental health, single fathers etc W: https://mensline.org.au P: 1300 789 978 |
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Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm - 11:30pm. People with mental health issues – as well as their carers, family and friends – can access this unique after-hours telephone help line. W: https://www.letss.org.au P: 1800 013 755 |
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Thirteen YARN
The first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Offering a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. W: 13yarn.org.au P: 13 92 76 |
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Beyond Blue
Offering 24/7 support and information to assist people to achieve their best possible mental health. W: https://beyondblue.org.au P: 1300 224 636 |
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Kids Helpline
24/7 online and telephone support for kids aged 2 to 25, also supports for parents and carers. P: 1800 551 800 W: https://kidshelpline.com.au |
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Statewide Gambling Service
Offering support and counselling to people struggling with gambling issues. P: 1800 858 858 W: https://www.sagamblingtherapy.com.au |
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Construction & Other Industries Drug & Alcohol Program
Offering information and referrals to community programs. P: 0418 847 180 W: https://birst.com.au/pdf/COIDAP_web.pdf |
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(SA ONLY) Homeless Gateway Service
Offering 24/7 support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. P: 1800 003 308 W: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/housing/emegency-shelter-and-homelessness/homelessnes-service-providers/homelessness-gateway |
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Reachout
24/7 telephone and online service for any Australian experiencing, or who has experienced, domestic or family violence and/or sexual assault. P: 1800 737 732 W: https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support |
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Alcohol & Drug Information Service
8.30am - 10pm 7 days, counselling, support and referrals for people struggling with addiction. P: 1300 131 340 |
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Uniting Communities Financial Counselling
Offering support and assistance to people having difficulty managing their finances. P: 1800 615 677 |
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Greg APP
Free men's connection and wellbeing app for making social and physical connections. I.e. catchups, walking buddy, fishing etc. W: www.getgreg.app |
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(SA ONLY) Regional Access
Free telephone and online counselling service for those living or working in regional and remote areas. P: 1300 032 186 W: www.saregional.org.au |
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