Support for Children and Young People

Ethical and Safety Notice

This page provides general support options for young people and their families, and is not an exhaustive list. It is not a substitute for formal assessment, diagnosis, or tailored therapeutic care. 

If you are a young person in immediate danger or feeling unsafe, please call 000 immediately and/or the crisis lines below.

Emergency Numbers 

  • Emergency Services (Police / Ambulance) – 000
    For situations where there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or others.

  • Lifeline – 13 11 14
    24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.

  • Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
    24/7 telephone counselling for people at risk of or affected by suicide.

  • 13YARN – 13 92 76
    24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

  • Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
    24/7 confidential support for children and young people aged 5–25

National Resources (Australia)

Resources in Victoria, Australia

If seeking support through public services, a referral may be required from a GP or school wellbeing coordinator

Melbourne (Metropolitan)

Victoria (Regional)

  • La Trobe Regional Health Services

    Community mental health services, including programs for young people across regional Victoria.

    Locations include Traralgon, Wonthaggi, Warragul, Sale, and Bairnsdale.

    CALL
    Mental health triage: 1300 363 322

  • Bendigo Health Youth Mental Health Services

    Public youth mental health services across regional Victoria.

    Locations include Kyneton, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, and Maryborough.

    CALL
    Mental health triage: 1300 363 788

    WEBSITE
    https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/YouthMentalHealthService