Mental Health Services During COVID-19

Are you or someone you know in need of urgent Mental Health Support?

Call 000 for immediate risk to you or others

For mental health assistance on call Psychiatric Triage 1300-721-927

The impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, physical distancing and isolation can make us feel anxious, stressed and worried. If you, or someone you know, need some additional support during this difficult time, there are a number of resources available.

Emergency Services:

If you or someone you know requires immediate support from Police or Ambulance services, please call 000.

Hospital Emergency Department:

If you or someone you know requires hospital emergency department care and can safely get there, please present to one of our Emergency Departments and Box Hill Hospital, Maroondah Hospital, or Angliss Hospital.

Eastern Health Mental Health Triage Service:

For general mental health advice or referrals for consumers, carers and health professionals please call our 24/7 triage line on 1300 721 927

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

SuicideLine 1300 651 251

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78

Domestic Violence Services:

1800 RESPECT1800 737 732

Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Service (EDVOS) 1800 015 188

Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre 1800 015 188

Reachout Domestic Violence Support

Domestic Violence Victoria

 

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) 1300 726 306

Tandem (Carers peak body)

Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council VMIAC (Consumer peak body)

Victorian Coronavirus Helpline1800 675 398

For further information on Eastern Health’s Mental Health Program, please visit our webpage.