The Carer Gateway 1800 422 737
We advise all carers to register with the Carer Gateway, even if you do not need a service at the moment. It will be much easier when or if you do need a service or support.
Read an explanation of how to contact the Carer Gateway and what happens, plus the services that are available. The Carer Gateway Process
Mind Australia Carer Helpline 1300 554 660
https://www.mindaustralia.org.au/resources/carers
Getting Help
Crisis, Emergency Emergency and Crisis Help
Complaints
Mental Health Complaints Commission
1800 246 054
http://www.mhcc.vic.gov.au/
Need to find a Psychiatrist ?
You can select on type of problem, age group,. Psychiatrist who bulk bill can be found by selecting the Advanced Option and select the ‘Can bulk bill selected patients’ in the Practice details box.
https://www.ranzcp.org/Mental-health-advice/find-a-psychiatrist.aspx .
Need to find a Psychologist ?
You can find a psychologist in your area from the following website. You can search by type of issue.
https://www.psychology.org.au/FindaPsychologist/
Mental Health Organisations and Resources |
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Bipolar Caregivers |
Information on Bipolar for Caregivers |
Alfred Health Carer Services |
Respite Services for CarersFormerly Respite Southern Region |
Mental Health Commission Australia |
Articles about Mental Illnesses |
Headspace |
Youth Health Services Frankston |
MIND |
Provider of Mental Health Services |
SANE Australia |
Campaigning for People with a Mental Illness & lots of informations and fact sheets |
Tandem |
Victorian peak body for Carers of people with a Mental Illness |
Wellways |
Formerly Mental Illness Fellowship |
Carers Victoria |
Organisation for All carers1800 514 845 Available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. |
DVA |
Department of Veteran Affairs |
Mentis Assist |
Services for people living mental Illness.Formerly Peninsula Support Services |
Neami National |
Various services for people living mental Illness. |