Patient Resources
Emergency contacts and links to information on common psychological issues.
Emergency Support
If you or someone you care about needs immediate help in a crisis, please reach out to one of the trusted services below.
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre – Adelaide – (08) 8448 9100
215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide | Open 24/7 for people aged 16+
Walk-in service providing immediate, recovery-focused support for urgent mental health needs in a safe and calm environment.
Kids Helpline (Ages 5–25) – 1800 551 800
Free, confidential counselling for children and young people who need someone to listen and support them.
Headspace (Ages 12–25) – 1800 650 890
Youth mental health support offering counselling, information, and resources for wellbeing.
Mental Health Triage (Acute Crisis Support for Adults) – 13 14 65
24/7 South Australian service providing advice and crisis response for adults experiencing acute mental health concerns.
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14
A national crisis support and suicide prevention service available any time of the day or night.
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Free, professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling for people at risk of suicide, carers, and those bereaved.
Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
Support for anyone in Australia dealing with depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges.
QLife (LGBTQI+ Peer Support) – 1800 184 527
Australia-wide peer support and referral service for LGBTQI+ communities, available 3pm–midnight daily.
Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS) – 1800 013 755
South Australian phone service offering mental health support from trained peer workers with lived experience.
External Links
ADHD: How to survive as a hunter in a farmers world by Thom Hartmann.
Thom Hartmann explores strategies for success tailored to the hunter mindset in a society that often favours a farmer's approach. A fantastic resource for understanding and embracing your individual strengths, especially when faced with the challenges of ADHD.
Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
A valuable resource for adults who have recently received an autism diagnosis or are exploring the possibility of having traits of autism. This book provides a compassionate and informative guide to understanding autism, embracing one's neurodiversity, and navigating the challenges and strengths associated with being autistic.
Bullying No Way
eSafety Commissioner for Support with Online Abuse
APS
https://psychology.org.au/for-...
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Black Dog Institute
Statewide Eating Disorder Service
Triple P Parenting
Family Relationships Advice
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