CRISIS SUPPORT
The Cortex Collective is not a crisis service and cannot provide urgent or emergency support.
If you or someone you care about requires immediate support, please contact one of the services below or present to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Emergency & Crisis Support
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Victorian Mental Health Services Directory
Public mental health crisis and triage services for Victorian residents.
For services in other Australian states and territories, please contact your nearest
hospital or local public mental health service.
Mental Health & Suicide
Lifeline
13 11 14
Website
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
Beyond Blue
1300 224 636
Website
Mental health support for anxiety, depression and wellbeing.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Website
24/7 counselling for people affected by suicide.
Suicideline Victoria
1300 651 251
Website
Crisis counselling and suicide prevention support.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Butterfly Foundation
1800 33 4673
Website
Support for eating disorders, body image concerns and disordered eating.
National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC)
Website
Information, resources and education relating to eating disorders and recovery.
Trauma & Family Violence
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1800 806 292
Website
Support for people impacted by sexual assault (Vic).
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
Website
National sexual assault and family violence support service.
Safe Steps
1800 015 188
Website
24/7 family violence response service.
Additional
Supports
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
Website
24/7 phone, webchat and online counselling for young people aged 5–25yrs.
Parentline
13 22 89
Website
Support for parents and carers of children and young people.
PANDA
1300 726 306
Website
Support for people experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Griefline
1300 845 745
Website
Support for people experiencing grief, loss and loneliness.
DirectLine
1800 888 236
Website
24/7 counselling and information about alcohol and other drug use.
Gambling Help Online
1800 858 858
Website
24/7 counselling, information and support for people affected by gambling.
MensLine Australia
1300 789 978
Website
Support for men's mental health, relationships and wellbeing.
QLife
1800 184 527
Website
LGBTQIA+ peer support and referral service.
Bush Support Line
1800 805 391
Website
Support for people living and working in rural and remote communities.