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Counselling

Bush Fire Support Service

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About this service

This service is for Emergency Service Workers and their loved ones aged 18 years and over. ESWs include Fire Fighters, Forest Fire Management, Animal Rescue, Marine Rescue, Police, Paramedics, State Emergency Services and other Emergency Service Workers.

This service may help:

  • Check-in on your mental health
  • Access up to 12 free sessions with our clinicians.
  • Information and resources on managing your symptoms

Service for

Emergency responders
Emergency responders
Anyone in need
Anyone in need
Black Dog Institute

Cost

Free

Age group

18 years and over

Availability

Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm

Duration

Service over multiple sessions (e.g. online course)

Engagement

Delivered by a mental health professional

Therapy framework

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)