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I’m in crisis and need immediate support

If you or someone you know need immediate mental health support, call Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14.

In an emergency, call 000.

 

Other health and wellbeing support services

There are a number of dedicated organisations and services where you can seek support for mental health issues:

• Your GP can provide you with a mental health care plan and refer you to a psychologist for subsidised treatment. 
• Victorian Bar online health & wellbeing portal provides information and independent counselling services to members.
• Law Institute of Victoria member counselling service (AccessEAP) provides confidential 24/7 support and counselling to Victorian solicitors. Phone – 1800 818 728.
• Beyond Blue provides information about depression, anxiety and related disorders. Phone 1300 22 4636.
• The Black Dog Institute provides information on depression and bipolar disorder. They also have a dedicated toolkit to help lawyers stay well.
• MensLine is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. Phone 1300 78 99 78.
• Suicide Call Back Service provides 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. 
• Headspace provides mental health support for 12–25 year olds.