R U OK?

Today is R U OK? Day - a conversation could change a life...
A reminder to check in on one another, to listen, and to support those around us. It is crucial to foster open conversations about mental health and well-being.  These times may be challenging, so please read on to ensure that you have the resources and support that you, or your loved ones may need. 
 By asking the question,  R U OK?  you can make a difference. Here's how...

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Or you can watch this short video to see how to open the conversation...
https://www.ruok.org.au/work

Here are a few resources and initiatives you may find helpful:
24/7 crisis lines
You can call these crisis lines 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Emergency 000
If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
Beyond Blue
Talk to a trained mental health professional any time of the day or night. Calls are confidential. They will listen, provide information and advice, and point you in the right direction to seek further support.

• Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
• Beyond Blue chat online - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/support-service/chat
• Beyond Blue - email - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/talk-to-a-counsellor

Lifeline
24-hour crisis support telephone service. Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

• Lifeline -13 11 14
• Lifeline chat - https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/

Kids Helpline
A telephone counselling support line for children and young people ages 5 to 25 and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800

NSW Mental Health Line
A mental health professional will answer your call about mental health concerns for you or someone you are concerned about, including children, teens, adults and older people.

• Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511

Suicide Call Back Service
National services that provide free 24/7 phone, video and online professional counselling to people who are affected by suicide.

• Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

If you would like to talk through difficult issues, and work on ways to improve things in your life, get in touch with me to book an appointment either in person, or online. 
 Vanessa 
ph:0414 99 66 13
email: vanessa@thoughtmatters.com.au
 
 

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