Getting Help
Crisis Services
Unfortunately, Recovery Supports Australia is not an emergency service provider, so we can’t promise to help you in crisis situations.
Your support worker may not be able to respond in these moments, so here is a list of services that might be able to.
Here are some helplines you can use:
This is sometimes called “the CAT team” or “mental health triage”. This service deals with mental health crisis situations. There are multiple CAT services around Melbourne.
- Box Hill / Ringwood East
- Dandenong / Clayton
- Prahran
- Fitzroy
- Moonee Ponds / Sunshine / Coburg / Epping
- Heidelberg
- Frankston
- Hoppers Crossing
In the event of a crisis, be sure to have your local CAT number available.
Emergency services You can call 000 to get assistance from police, ambulance services, or fire services.
Useful Links
Beyond Blue is an Australian mental health organisation that provides support programs for people with depression, anxiety disorders, and other debilitating mental illnesses.
Mindful Meditation is a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on helping improve the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of all Australians through evidence-based practices.
Smiling Mind is a non-profit Australian organisation that focuses on teaching Australians mindfulness and meditation techniques to help younger people thrive in life.
The Black Dog Institute is an Australian not-for-profit facility for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders including Anxiety & Depression.
The hearing voices network is a small charity that focuses on spreading awareness and sharing information regarding voice-hearing and other similar sensory perceptions.
Head to Health is a comprehensive knowledge base of digital mental health services consisting of apps, online forums, online programs, phone services, and more.
Ready to begin your journey towards recovery?
Taking the first step is often the most difficult, yet it’s necessary to begin your journey towards recovery. The sooner you take it, though, the sooner your progress towards a more independent and fulfilling life begins.
