Support Services
Are you struggling?
Are you have more bad days than good ones?
Are you unsure where to get help?
Despite what you may currently think, there are people out there that care about your well-being and who want to help you. No matter who you are, where you are, or what you’re struggling with, at The Outback Mind Foundation, we know first-hand how speaking up can help you start to feel better again. Like yourself again. Needing support does not make you weak. Asking for help does not make you less of a man. Struggling with your mental health doesn’t make you crazy or weird. It makes you human. And every now and then, all humans need help from others.
If you, or someone you know, has been feeling like this, know that it’s okay to seek help. Here are a few places where you can start:
Emergency Support
If you or someone you know is in an emergency or is an immediate risk to themselves or others, please contact emergency services on 000 right away.
Suicide and Crisis Support
To talk to someone right now and get immediate help, call:
Lifeline Australia 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 130 659 467
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800
Ongoing Support for Men
If you’re looking for men-specific mental health support, there are two resources that we highly recommend.
TIACS
TIACS offers free and confidential counselling services for truckies, tradies, rural blue-collar workers, and those who care about them. This service is available Australia-wide, for free, no appointment needed. Just call or text any time Monday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm AEST to have a chat.
MensLine Australia
MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime. They offer free professional counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationships, stress and wellbeing. You can also access support from them via online chat or video counselling.
Please note this information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, so please see a qualified health provider if you have any health concerns.
