It takes strength and courage to put your hand up and say
“I need help”.
Resources:
45% of Australians experience mental illness in their lives, 1 in 5 in any given year. We all need to get better at reaching out for some help. We’ve put together some resources that can support you, but we would love to see you at our next Yarn & BBQ - find out when they’re on here.
Contact numbers:
In an Emergency – dial 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7), or text 0477 131 114 (6pm - midnight)
Men’s Health Line: 1300 789 978
NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
Sane Helpline: 1800 187 263
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS): 1800 011 046 (24/7)
Community groups:
Men Mentoring Men - A registered Australian charity providing free long-term one-to-one life mentoring for men who are going through some challenges or changes in their life.
Move For Men - A grassroots project aiming to support men's health and wellbeing via walking groups and community-based events.