Where to get help with mental health difficulties.

Thank you for reaching out to Mental Health Central.
Although we do not provide direct services ourselves, we'd like to help you find the resources to best support you or a loved one. The recommendations below represent services we believe are well-equipped to assist you.

There are several ways to get assistance.

Lifeline 13 11 14 telephone support, or check the Victorian Government services directory website

Royal Children's Hospital 'Contact Us' web page

On-line self-help assistance.
Raising Children website provides parenting videos, articles, and apps.
The Better Health website has information for young people and teenagers.

Emergency services dial 000

Acknowledgement of Country

At Mental Health Central we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge all people with a lived or living experience of mental ill-health and recovery. At the Campus, we particularly acknowledge children, young people, families, carers, and supporters. We recognise their vital contribution and value the courage of those who share this unique perspective for the purpose of learning and growing together to achieve better outcomes for the Campus, staff, sector, and all people of lived experience.

Proudly supported by the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation