Mental health help in Australian Capital Territory
If life's in danger right now, call 000.
Whether it's for you or someone you're worried about, here's where to start in Australian Capital Territory — free, and most of it around the clock.
Australian Capital Territory mental health line
Access Mental Health
1800 629 35424/7 assessment, advice and referral to ACT mental health services.
Free national lines
Lifeline
13 11 14Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24/7.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78Counselling for men, 24/7.
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636Anxiety, depression and getting started, 24/7.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467For anyone affected by suicide, 24/7.
13YARN
13 92 76Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, 24/7.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732Domestic, family and sexual violence, 24/7.
Open Arms
1800 011 046Veterans and their families, 24/7.
Find a GP or psychologist near you
Free and low-cost services, and a finder for help near you (formerly Head to Health).
Find GPs, psychologists and mental health services by suburb or postcode.
Search registered psychologists, including by issue and whether they're taking new clients.
Free or low-cost youth mental health centres around the country, plus online support.
Out bush or FIFO? Live out bush or work FIFO? You don't have to drive hours to see someone. A GP and a psychologist can see you by phone or video with Medicare rebates, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service runs rural mental health and telehealth. Rural, remote & FIFO guide.
The practical next step
Most ongoing help starts with a GP and a Mental Health Care Plan — Medicare covers most of the cost of a psychologist. Here's exactly how to do it.
This information is general education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If something here rings true for you, the best next step is a chat with your GP — and if you're in crisis right now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 if life is in danger.