Resources
PCN Services recommends the following Organisations, apps and podcasts but please, if you are in need of urgent assistance, call 000.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue has been providing supports and services to people in Australia for 20 years, focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Phone: 1300224636
Available 24 hours.
Ph: 13 11 14
www.lifeline.org.au
Mensline Australia
24 hour phone and on-line counselling service for men. A free service 24/7.
mensline.org.au
1300 789 978
QLife - Support and Referrals.
Anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia. 1800184527
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through their high quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education
programs.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
If you need support with complex mental health or trauma-related issues, or you're supporting a friend or family member, Sane assists with free counselling, peer support and referrals.
Phone, email or web chat Monday to Friday 10am - 10pm or connect with other people who understand what you're going through 24/7 on the online Forums.
Ph: 1800 187 263
www.sane.org
Open Arms Veterans and Families Counselling Service
Suicide Prevention
Phone: 1800011046
Head to Health
Provided by the Australian Department of Health. Head to Health brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources.
http://headtohealth.gov.au
Mood Gym
www.moodgym.com.au
Free online self-help program - Cognitive behaviour therapy.
Carers QLD
assistance for people who care for someone else
1300 747 636
Podcasts
ABC All in the Mind http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/
Psychology and Eating: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/psychology-of-eating/id987724897?mt=2
Shrink Rap Radio by David Van Nuys, Ph.D. He is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Sonoma State University: http://shrinkrapradio.com/
ACT: Turning Hurt to Hope http://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/act-taking-hurt-to-hope/
Mental Health
Ph: (07) 1300 642 255
www.health.gov.au/services/darlingdowns
The Suicide Call Back Service is a 24 hour, nationwide service that provides free telephone, video and online counselling.
You can call them anywhere and anytime on 1300 659 467. Their professionally trained counsellors have specialist skills in working with suicide-related issues and they can help you to work through the pain and distress you may be feeling.
www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Apps
ACT Companion: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy App for Adults https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/act-companion-happiness-trap/id668468577?mt=8
Breathe: Focus on your breath and help calm the body: http://au.reachout.com/reachout-breathe-app
PTSD Coach Australia, developed by Department of Veteran Affairs but applicable for anyone experiencing PTSD: Mobile PTSD APP for Adults http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/ptsd-coach/
Operation Life, developed by Department of Veteran Affairs to provide a mobile app to help with suicidal thoughts. http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/op-life-app/
Stress Management App: High Res App, developed by Department of Veteran Affairs to help manage daily life stressors. http://at-ease.dva.gov.au/veterans/resources/mobile-apps/high-res-app/
Life Flex: Therapy Wellness Wearables combined with e-therapy https://lifeflex.fedehealth.org.au
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ToolKit http://www.thriveport.com/
Fitness motivation https://jawbone.com/support/articles/000001027/download-the-app
Internet delivered CBT for depression and anxiety https://thiswayup.org.au/how-we-can-help/apps/