Get Help and Support for Mental and Physical Health

• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service.
• safe steps on 1800 015 188 - safe steps Family Violence Response Centre is Victoria’s state-wide response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence.
• Stop Family Violence – Gippsland Services flyer
• Quantum Support Services on 1800 243 455 – Confidential service providing information and advice.
• The Salvation Army on 13 72 58 Confidential information, counselling and support service.

Support services 

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 - provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 - a 24 hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling. You can call us anywhere and anytime on 1300 659 467.
• Headspace on 1800 650 890 supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

Telehealth Consultations

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

For patients, you have to be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital. 

Support services

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 - provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• Gambler’s Help on 1800 858 858 provides free, confidential gambler’s help services including in other languages. Available 24/7.
• Gambling Support Services on 1800 242 696
• Alcohol and Drug Support Services on 1800 242 696
• ReachOut – Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• Alcohol and Drug Foundation on 1300 858 584 providing information and support services on alcohol and drugs.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Australia on 1300 222 222
• Counselling Online provides an online counselling and support program for people with a dependence.
• Directline on 1800 888 236 provides 24 hour telephone counselling information and referral servica for anyone in Victoria wishing to discuss an alcohol or drug related issue.
• Family Drug Help – Self Help Addiction Resource Centre on 1300 660 068 provides support for family members and significant others. Includes a 24/7 telephone helpline, counselling, information, referral, educations programs and family peer support groups.
• Narcotics Anonymous on 1300 652 820
• YouthSupport and Advocacy Service (YSAS) on 1800 458 685 helps young people access resources to deal with any alcohol or drug issues.
• Better Health Channel - The Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in.

• The Salvation Army on 13 72 58 Confidential information, counselling and support service.

Telehealth Consultations

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

For patients, you have to be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital. 

Support Services 

• Ask Izzy is a great website for young people that will help you find local supports for what you need. Whether its Wi-Fi charging, housing, food, health, drugs and alcohol, finding work, money or lots of other things, Izzy could help you out! 
• Headspace on 1800 650 890 supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
• Lifeline on 13 11 14 - provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• safe steps on 1800 015 188 - safe steps Family Violence Response Centre is Victoria’s state-wide response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence.
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
• The Butterfly Foundation Support for eating disorders and body image issues.
• The Youth Service Directory is made especially for Gippsland. You can find out where to get help for health, sexual identity, jobs and courses, money, family violence and more, this directory can help.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

• Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) on 1800 458 685 helps young people access resources to deal with any alcohol or drug issues.

• Quantum Support Services on 1800 243 455 – Confidential service providing information and advice. 

• The Salvation Army on 13 72 58 Confidential information, counselling and support service staffed by trained youth workers. 

Telehealth consultations 

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

To use telehealth, you must be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital. 

• Emergency and important Services for Children and Families  
• Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
• Ask Izzy is a great website for young people that will help you find local supports for what you need. Whether its Wi-Fi charging, housing, food, health, drugs and alcohol, finding work, money or lots of other things, Izzy could help you out! 
• Headspace on 1800 650 890 supporting young Australians and their families to be mentally healthy and engaged in their communities.
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention supports children aged 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability, and their families/carers.
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Support Services 

• Emergency and important Services for Children and Families  
• ReachOut at au.reachout.com Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• Raising Children Network This Australian parenting website provides ad-free parenting videos, articles and apps backed by Australian experts.
• NDIS Early Childhood Early Intervention supports children aged 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability, and their families/carers.
• Department of Education and Training Parent and Carer website.  Practical information for Victorian parents and carers
• Call the Maternal and Child Health line on 13 22 29 (24 hours, 7 days a week).  Families with children from birth to school age can speak to an MCH nurse for advice and support.

Telehealth Consultations 

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

To use telehealth, you must be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital.

• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
• ReachOut - Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

• MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service.
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
• ReachOut - Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

Telehealth consultations

Telehealth – if you need to see a health professional and you are over 70 you can get bulk billed consultations by video conference or telephone with a:

• GP
• Specialist
• Allied health mental health professional
• Nurse practitioner

Contact your health professional to organize a telehealth consultation.

Other support services

• My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help. 
• Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service
• Elder abuse – what is it and how do you respond?
• Seniors Online a Victorian Government website that aims to be the first port of call online for older Victorians
• Elder Abuse  - what is it? Information about elder abuse prevention is available for members of the community.
• Elder Rights Advocacy - 1 800 700 600. 
  • Advocacy, information and community education covers all forms of care for older people, with a focus on Australian Government-funded home care and residential care.
  • Elder Rights Advocacy supports seniors who receive the CHSP services, home care packages and who live in residential care. In addition, they also provide the Aged Care Navigator Service in order to provide information when seniors are seeking a home care package provider.

• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

Support services

• Latrobe Community Health Services LGBTQI support services directory.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service.

• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

 Telehealth consultations

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

For patients, you have to be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital. 

• Migrant and Refugee Support
• Elder Abuse Fact Sheets in languages other than English. Visit the website for more information.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support services.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you. 

Support services 

• Gippsland Black Pages A directory of services and support in Gippsland.  
• Koorie Care at Latrobe Community Health Services.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service.
• HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 supports Victorians of all ages. Take the first steps towards finding the mental health and wellbeing support that's best for you.

Telehealth consultations

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

To use telehealth, you must be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital.

Support services 

• NDIS – National Disability Insurance Scheme supports people with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.
  • For children up to the age of 7, contact the Local Area Coordinator. 
  • For those aged 7 – 65 years, contact the Local Area Coordinator.
  • The National Disability Insurance Agency website also has a wealth of information and a supportive phone line https://www.ndis.gov.au or 1800 800 110
• Home & Community Care Program Baw Baw Shire Council - 5624 2411
  • An assessment service and in-home support programs for those that are under 65 years of age, who may be ineligible for NDIS, however have a disability or chronic health condition that they require support with.
• Gippsland Disability Advocacy Incorporated (GDAI) - 5175 0444
  • GDAI is funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide information, advocacy support and referral to specialist services as may be appropriate.
  • GDAI provides outreach support to people with disabilities across the six regional LGAs of Gippsland.
• 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 - Confidential information, counselling and support service.

Telehealth consultations 

Many medical services can now be accessed using telehealth. They are real appointments, but conducted remotely.

People can now access bulk-billed telehealth consultations for a range of appointments, including with the following practitioners:

• GPs
• Psychologists
• Midwives
• Nurses
• Psychiatrists
• Paediatricians, speech pathologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists for services for children with developmental delays
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners
• Social workers and dieticians for eating disorders

To use telehealth, you must be located in Australia, eligible for Medicare and not an admitted patient to a hospital.

• Quantum Support Services on 1800 243 455 – Confidential service providing information and advice.
• The Salvation Army on 13 72 58 Confidential information, counselling and support service.
• Warragul Community House on 5623 6032 Provides free bathroom facilities, free washing machine and dryer facilities, food pantry, emergency relief funds.
• Longwarry & District Lions Club Food Relief Program on 0408 515 628 – Provides emergency food relief on Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-5pm and all other days by appointment. Can also arrange for hampers to be delivered.
• Kurnai Youth Homelessness Program – VACCA on 5135 6055 – Provides housing support and case management to Aboriginal young people aged 18 to 25 in the Baw Baw Shire and Latrobe Valley areas.
• CatholicCare Warragul and Pakenham on 5622 1188 or 0438 440 323 – Provides emergency relief including supermarket and fuel vouchers, pharmacy and assistance with bills as well as counselling services.