Helpful websites and contacts

Whilst CAPS is here for you during working hours, sometimes life gets tough outside of these times. Below are a series of telephone numbers and websites that can provide you with more information about mental health and also help you out in times of crisis:

Where to seek professional help

Useful phone numbers

• The University of Sydney Counselling and Psychological Services.
  Telephone: 8627-8433 or 8627-8437
  E-mail:
• Your general practitioner.
• Your community health centre.
• Transcultural Mental Health Service - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
  Telephone: 02 98403767 or 02 9840 3899,
  Toll Free: 1800 648 91
• For immediate counselling assistance, contact Lifeline on 131-114.
  Lifeline can also give you further contacts, information and help.

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 for 24 hour phone counselling and crisis support
• Mental Health Access Line: 1800 011 511 (24 hours) will put you in touch with the Adult Crisis Team in your local area
• Transcultural Mental Health Service. Ph: 02 98403767 or 02 9840 3899, Toll Free: 1800 648 911. (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm)
• NSW Rape Crisis Centre: 1800 424 017 (24 hours) or (02) 9819 6565
• Kids Helpline (for up to 25 years old): 1800 551 800
• Family Drug support: 1300 368 186
• Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463
• Alcohol & Drug Information Service: 1800 422 599 (NSW country) or (02) 9361 8000 (Sydney) 24 hour advice, information & referral
• Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service: (02) 8594 9596
• The Gender Centre: (02) 9569 2366
• Grief Support: (02) 9489 6644 (24 hours)
• HIV/AIDS Info Line: (02) 9332 9700
• G-Line (Gambling): 1800 633 635
• University Health Service: (02) 9351 3484
• International Office: (02) 8627 8300

Useful websites

Below are some Australian websites with helpful information about common problems, sources of help and ways to manage how you are feeling.

• Just Ask Us
• Australian Psychological Society
• Beyondblue
• Black Dog Institute
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Mood Gym
• Centre for Clinical Interventions
• Transcultural Mental Health Service
• Association for Friends and Relatives of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
• Canteen

Mental health disorder information

Schizophrenia
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Schizophrenia

Bipolar Mood Disorder
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Bipolar_Disorder

Eating Disorder
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Eating_Disorders

Depression
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Depression

Anxiety Disorders
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Anxiety

Other mental health issues:
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au

For information on a wide range of mental health topics translated into many languages see:
http://www.vtpu.org.au/resources/translatedmentalhealth.html