There are a wide range of community services available across Australia and locally in the ACT to support student mental health. These are a selection of services and resources most relevant to university students. See the staff at the Counselling Centre if you would like more support finding information or a service.
Urgent crisis support
| Service | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 24-hour emergency assistance (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 112 (GSM mobiles) |
| Canberra Rape Crisis Centre | A crisis and counselling telephone support service: 7am-11pm |
6247 2525 |
| ACT Access Mental Health | 24-hour mental health emergency access & support | 1800 629 354 or 6205 1065 |
| ANU Crisis Support Line |
5pm-9am weekdays, 24/7 weekends and public holidays After hours and weekend support service available to ANU students experiencing situational stress, emotional difficulties and mental health concerns. |
Phone: 1300 050 327 SMS Text message service: 0488 884 170 |
| Lifeline | 24-hour telephone counselling - Cost of local call (fixed lines). | 13 11 14 |
| Kids Helpline | 24-hour crisis line for people aged 5-25 years | 1800 551 800 |
| Suicide Call Back Service | 24-hour crisis counselling and call back | 1300 659 467 |
| Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) | 24-hour domestic violence crisis assistance | 6280 0900 |
| 1800 RESPECT | 24-hour national sexual assault & domestic violence crisis counselling line | 1800 737 732 |
| Mensline | 24-hour telephone counselling & support for men | 1300 78 99 78 |
| HealthDirect | 24-hour medical & health advice line staffed by registered nurses | 1800 022 222 or 6207 7777 |
| Poisons Information Line | 24-hour advice by medical professionals on acute or chronic poisoning | 131 126 |
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