You're on a waitlist for your therapist? Check out these mental health resources while you're waiting.
We understand if you have to look for someone else.
Sometimes, it's best to try to see someone for therapy support straight away rather than waiting. If this is the case, here are some links that can help you find a qualified therapist:
The Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)
(Available to clients anywhere in Australia)
Lifeline (24/7 crisis support)
Phone: 13 11 14
Web: https://www.lifeline.org.auSuicide Call Back Service (24/7 phone & online counselling)
Phone: 1300 659 467
Web: https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.auQLife (LGBTI peer support via National Relay Service)
Phone: 1800 184 527
Web: https://qlife.org.auBeyond Blue (anxiety, depression & suicide prevention)
Phone: 1300 22 4636
Web: https://www.beyondblue.org.auHeadspace (12–25 year olds)
Early‑intervention mental health.
Phone: 1800 650 890
Web: https://headspace.org.auKids Helpline (5–25 year olds)
24/7 phone & online counselling.
Phone: 1800 55 1800
Web: https://kidshelpline.com.auMensLine Australia
Support & referrals for men’s mental health.
Phone: 1300 78 99 78
Web: https://mensline.org.au1800RESPECT (sexual, domestic & family violence)
Phone: 1800 737 732
Web: https://www.1800respect.org.auSANE Australia (complex mental health support & advocacy)
Phone: 1800 187 263
Web: https://www.sane.orgBlack Dog Institute (mood disorders research & self‑help)
Web resources & online programs.
Web: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.auR U OK? (conversation resources & mental‑health guidance)
Web: https://www.ruok.org.auNDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
Supports for psychosocial disability.
Phone: 1800 800 110
Web: https://www.ndis.gov.au
For Tasmanian residents seeking state‑based support
Access Mental Health (formerly Mental Health Services Helpline)
Phone: 1800 332 388 (24/7)
Web: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health/tasmanias-mental-health-system/access-mental-health-helpline (Tasmania Health)
Advocacy Tasmania Inc.
Phone: 1800 005 131 (Mon–Fri 8:30 am–5:30 pm)
Web: https://advocacytasmania.org.au/ (Advocacy Tasmania)
Alcohol & Drug Service Tasmania
Phone: 1300 139 641
Web: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-and-drug-services (Tasmania Health)
Alcohol Drug Information Service (ADIS)
Phone: 1800 250 015 (24 hr)
Web: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol-and-drug-services (Tasmania Health)
Anglicare Tasmania
Phone: 1800 243 232 (Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm)
Web: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/ (Anglicare)
Child Safety Service – Strong Families Safe Kids
Phone: 1800 000 123 (24 hr)
Web: https://strongfamiliessafekids.tas.gov.au/ (Strong Families Safe Kids)
Parent Line – CHaPS
Phone: 1300 808 178 (24 hr)
Web: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/child-and-youth-health/child-health-and-parenting-service-chaps/parent-line (Tasmania Health)
Family Violence Counselling & Support Service (FVCSS)
Phone: 1800 608 122
Web: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/family-violence/family-violence-counselling-and-support-service-fvcss (Tasmania Health)
Lifelink Samaritans (24 hr befriending service)
Phone: 1300 364 566
Web: https://lifelinksamaritans.blogspot.com/ (lifelinksamaritans.blogspot.com)
Mental Health Families & Friends Tasmania
Phone: (03) 6228 7448 (Tues–Thurs 9:30 am–3 pm)
Web: https://mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au/ (mhfamiliesfriendstas.org.au)
Relationships Australia (Tasmania)
Phone: 1300 364 277
Web: https://tas.relationships.org.au/ (Tas Relationships)
Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS)
Phone: 1800 697 877 (24 hr crisis response)
Web: https://www.sass.org.au/ (sass.org.au)
Wellways (ListenWell Warmline)
Phone: 1300 111 500 (Mon–Fri 9 am–9 pm)
Web: https://www.wellways.org/our-services/listenwell-warmline/ (wellways.org)