Mental health

Mental Health Clinical Service Unit - Austin Health

The Austin Health's Mental Health Clinical Service Unit provides specialist assistance for adults, children, young people and their families who are experiencing social, emotional, psychological and psychiatric problems. Services include: adult mental health, child & adolescent health, veterans psychiatry, brain disorders program, clinical & health psychiatry and a drug dependence clinic.

Phone (B/H): 9450 9000 (9am to 5pm)
Website: http://www.austin.org.au/Page.aspx?ID=237

Neami

Neami provides a range of psychosocial rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness, which include group rehabilitation programs, home based outreach support, supported housing and an art based program. Neami is also committed to promoting mental health, continued service development and continuous improvement. There are local branches in Briar Hill, Heidelberg, Preston and Lalor. Go to their website for contact details.

Postal Address:Head Office, 305 Arthur Street, Fairfield Victoria 3078
Phone (B/H): 9481 3277
Fax: 9481 5366
Email:admin@neami.org.au
Website: http://www.neami.org.au/

Mental Health Advice Line

The Mental Health Advice Line is a state-wide telephone information service available to all Victorians seeking mental health information, advice and referral for themselves or another person. You can call about yourself, a friend or a family member and you may remain anonymous if you wish. The service is staffed by mental health professionals who provide expert mental health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including public holidays.

Phone (B/H): 1300 280 737
Website: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mhal/

Headroom

The Headroom website includes information on mental health issues, available services, stories, myth busting and a section for parents.

Website: http://www.headroom.net.au/

SANE Australia

SANE Australia is a national charity that conducts programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. They offer a telephone helpline on weekdays.
Helpline 1800 18 7263 from 9am � 5pm, Monday to Friday
Postal Address:PO Box 226, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
Phone (B/H): 9682 5933
Fax: 9682 5944
Email:info@sane.org
Website: http://www.sane.org/

Beyond Blue

Beyondblue is the national depression initiative. The website includes information about depression, anxiety and related substance misuse problems. There are also online quick self-tests to see if you have depression, personal stories, a bulletin board and fact sheets.

Postal Address:PO Box 6100,Hawthorn West Victoria 3122

Phone (B/H): 1300 22 4636 (information line)
Website: http://www.beyondblue.org.au

BluePages

BluePages provides information on treatments for depression based on the latest scientific evidence. It also offers screening tests for depression and anxiety, a depression search engine, and links to other helpful resources.

Email:bluepages@anu.edu.au
Website: http://www.bluepages.anu.edu.au/

MoodGYM

MoodGYM is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It consists of five modules, an interactive game, anxiety and depression assessments, downloadable relaxation audio, a workbook and feedback assessment.

Website: http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au

Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder.

Postal Address:Hospital Road, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick New South Wales 2031
Phone (B/H): (02) 9382 4523
Fax: (02) 9382 8208
Email:blackdog@blackdog.org.au
Website: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

Panic Anxiety Disorder Association Inc (PADA)

The PADA website provides non-clinical information about panic/anxiety attacks, the five main anxiety disorders, prevention, self-help strategies, treatment options and membership services.

Postal Address:589 South Road, Evarard Park South Australia 5035
Phone (B/H): (08) 8297 7108 (9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Thursday)
Fax: (08) 8297 7587
Email:info@panicanxietydisorder.org.au
Website: http://www.panicanxietydisorder.org.au/

the Anxiety Panic internet resource

The Anxiety Panic internet resource is a self-help resource dedicated to providing information, relief, and support for those recovering from debilitating anxiety, including: panic attacks, phobias, extreme shyness, obsessive-compulsive behaviours and generalised anxiety.

Website: http://algy.com/anxiety/

LIVESTRONG.COM

Explore mental health disorders articles, videos, and general information. LIVESTRONG.COM has a large library of information on disorders of mental health including autism, anorexia, depression, fibromyalgia, stress, schizophrenia, bipolar, ADHD and more.

Website: http://www.livestrong.com/mental-health/

Reconnexion

Reconnexion provides information and specialist treatment services for adults, young people and children experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, panic disorders, and tranquilliser dependency. They also have offices in Northcote and Melton.

Postal Address:222 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Phone (B/H): 9886 9400
Fax: 9886 0650
Email:info@reconnexion.org.au
Website: http://www.reconnexion.org.au