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Mental health support following the Bondi attack

If you are feeling distressed, help is available. Learn about mental health supports available to you and people that you care about.

Counselling

Regional Phone Counselling Service - Students

By headspace Accredited

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About this service

The Regional Phone Counselling Service is for students experiencing mental health difficulties and are missing out on necessary care, due to barriers such as location and availability of clinicians.

This service may help:

  • Access digital mental health services during school hours
  • Provides care coordination, telephone, video and webchat counselling
  • Guides school staff and parents/carers how to support young people

Service for

Teachers & Educators
Parents
Rural and remote communities
Carers (family, friends, professional carers)
Anyone in need

Cost

Free

Age group

12 to 25 years

Availability

Mon - Fri: During School Hours

Duration

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

Engagement

Delivered by a mental health professional

Therapy framework

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Guidelines
National Digital Mental Health Standards