If you need to speak with someone urgently call 000 or the local Mental Health Accessline on 1800 011 511.
It can be tricky to get to see someone about your mental health but there are some great online resources. This Way Up is an online program designed by St Vincents Hospital and the University of NSW to provide support for those fimnding it hard to see someone face-to-face or prefer to use an online program. There is a small fee for the full program but also some free options.
Your GP can do a Mental Health Care Plan to help you access up to 20 medicare rebateable session with a psychologist ( this means you get up to $128 back on the fee for the psychologist). Book to make an appoinement with your doctor for a plan - we ask you to book a long appointment as it can take some time