Seek Help
Bloom is a website to help maintain young people's wellbeing however we totally recognise the importance of reaching out to professional services - and deeply encourage it. Below are a list of services that can provide you with help. Please remember that you are never alone and that there is always help available.
Triple o - emergency Services in Australia
Call: 000
If you are in urgent need of assistance call 000.
Lifeline
Call: 13 11 14
A free 24 hour crisis support, suicide prevention line and mental health services.
Kids help Line
Call: 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential, phone counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
E-Headspace
Visit: https://www.eheadspace.org.au
Eheadspace online and telephone service supports young people and their families going through a tough time.
Headspace Centres
Find a centre near you: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/
Headspace has centres located throughout Australia staffed with people who are trained and ready to help.
Your GP
Your GP is a great place to start and can assist you or refer you onto the right service for you. You can also work with your doctor to get a Mental Health Plan that assist with cheaper psychologist appointments.
Beyond Blue
Visit: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Beyondblue promotes good mental health, tackles stigma and discrimination, and provides support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide to all Australians.
Black Dog Institute
Visit: http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Provides information on symptoms, treatment and prevention of depression and bipolar disorder.