Mental Health Support & Resources
If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 000 for emergency services or 1300 783 347 for mental health triage.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on all our lives is significant. The change is rapid and everyone responds differently to change.
If you feel you, or someone you know, needs support, there are a number of agencies that can help.
Go to benallaservices.com.au/get-help-now
For general information or support from Beyond Blue, visit Beyond Blue's page - 'Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak'
The Australian Psychological Society has developed this PDF - 'Tips for coping with coronavirus anxiety'(PDF, 100KB)
Rural Outreach
Ivan Lister, Rural Outreach Worker, provides a link between the farm gate and support services. Ivan works on Mondays and Tuesdays. COVID-19 restrictions mean that Ivan is available only by phone. Contact Ivan if you are concerned about yourself, your family or a friend's wellbeing.
Ivan Lister - Rural Outreach Worker - 0474 501 406
More information about the Rural Outreach program, including a link to a flyer with more resources and information about local supports.
Mental health and suicide prevention - Connect Benalla
CONNECT BENALLA is a mental health and suicide prevention resource put together with support from Murray PHN and the Victorian State Government.
Download this information as a printable PDF(PDF, 909KB).
Self Care
When you’re putting emotional energy and effort into supporting another person and keeping them from harm, it’s important that you look after yourself. Make your own health and wellbeing a priority.
Go to Beyond Blue for more information.
24/7 Support
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Triple Zero (emergency)
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For use in life threatening or time critical
emergencies
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000
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Beyond Blue
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Depression, anxiety and related disorders
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1300 224 636
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Lifeline
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Crisis support, suicide prevention and
mental health support
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13 11 14
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Kids HelpLine
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Young people aged 5-25
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1800 551 800
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SuicideLine
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People affected by suicide
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1300 651 251
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Suicide Call Back Service
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24/7 free professional phone and
online counselling
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1300 659 467
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Standby Murray -
Support After Suicide
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People bereaved or impacted by suicide
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0439 173 310
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National Indigenous
Critical Response Services
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Emotional and practical support to bereaved
families and individuals
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1800 805 801
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MensLine Australia
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Men with family and relationship concerns
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1300 789 978
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Mental Health Crisis Line
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Mental health triage (information, assessment
and referral)
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1300 783 347
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Local Support
Carrier Street Clinic: 03 5762 4629
Benalla Church Street Surgery: 03 5762 1022
Coster Street Medical Practice: 03 5762 2538
Benalla Healthcare Centre: 03 5762 2803
Community Health Centre, Benalla Health: 03 5761 4500
Supporting Someone
It’s a myth that talking directly about suicide will put the idea in someone’s head. Here are some ideas to help start a conversation:
“I’ve noticed that you haven’t been yourself lately. Is everything okay?”
“I’m worried about you. Can we talk about what’s troubling you?”
“You seem (down/sad/angry/unhappy) lately. I’m worried that you might be thinking of hurting yourself or suicide. Can we talk about this?”
Online Support