Hotlines and therapeutic websites can be a great way to enhance your therapy and access sound information. Psychology Melbourne supports clients by regularly reviewing these resources and recommending the most reliable ones to you. The following is a list of recommended website and hotlines.

Mental Health

Psychology Information Resources

• The Psychological Toolkit - Black Dog Institute
• R U OK?

Mood Disorders

• Black Dog Institute
• Understanding and Managing Depression - Australian Psychological Society tip sheet
• Mental Health Online
• Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria, Inc
• Anxiety Disorders and Effective Treatment - American Psychological Association

Suicide Resources

• National Coalition for Suicide Prevention

Autism

• Amaze (Autism Victoria)

• Legal Resources for Special Needs
• Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
• Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
• Teacher Resources for Special Needs
• Home Accommodations for Special Needs
• Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
• Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
• Financial Planning for Special Needs
• Help Colleagues With Disabilities Succeed in Meetings

• Understanding and Managing Relationship Problems - Australian Psychological Society tip sheet
• Advice for Building Healthy, Happy and Satisfying Relationships

Parenting

• PANDA - Post and Antenatal Depression Association

Mental health for young people

• Young and Well
• Reach Out

Victims of crime

• Victims of Crime (Victoria) or phone 1 800 819 817
• Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal

National Health Services Directory

• www.nhsd.com.au/

Helplines

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
Sane Helpline: 1800 187 263 or Helpline Online
Men's Line Australia: 1300 789 978 or www.mensline.org.au
Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800 or www.kidshelp.com.au
Parentline: 13 22 89
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Family Drug Help: 1300 660 068
Drug Information Services: 1800 888 236
OCD and Anxiety Helpline: 1300 269 438
Women's Help: 1 300 134 130 or https://www.wire.org.au
Suicide Helpline Victoria: 1300 651 251

Emergency Contacts

Phone from landline: 000
Phone from a mobile phone: 112 or 000
State Emergency Service: 132 500