Services and Support
If this is an emergency, please call 000.
Ask Izzy - A mobile website that connects people in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
Youth Service Directory - Lists services that are available for young people in Gippsland. You can find out where to get help for almost any topic including health, mental health, education, employment, housing, sexual identity, relationships, finances, family violence, legal support and more.
Lifeline - Provides 24/7 phone support and online chat support services. Call 13 11 14 or follow the link for online services.
Suicide Call Back Service - a free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
Kids Helpline - Provides 24/7 phone support and online chat support services. You can also email them and get a response within 24 hours. Call 1800 55 1800 or follow the link for online services.
BeyondBlue - Provides online chat and phone support services. Call 1300 22 46 36 or follow the link for online services.
Headspace - Learn about mental health, or if you need support, get in-touch with someone who can help. Please call 1800 650 890 or follow the link for support.
QLife - Provides free and anonymous LGBTQIA+ peer support and referrals to anyone wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.
Butterfly Foundation – Online and phone support for anyone impacted by eating disorders and body image issues, as well as the families, friends and communities who support them.
1800 My Options - Provides information about contraception, pregnancy options and sexual health.
1800RESPECT - Supports people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, and abuse.
The Orange Door - Help for people who are experiencing family violence or who need support with the care and wellbeing of children and young people.
Gippsland Youth Spaces - Provides activities and services that will help grow the skills and experiences of young people and lead to new opportunities.
Alcohol and Drugs Counselling Online - Open to anyone affected by alcohol and other drugs, including those concerned about a friend or family member.
TINO: Tune In Not Out – A one-stop shop for information on a wide range of topics for navigating life’s challenges, featuring videos, stories, music playlists and factsheets created by services and young people from across Australia.