Resources
At SuccessTalks Counselling and Training, we want to equip you with practical resources (information, techniques, and strategies) to help improve your mental health. In fact, we have gone waaaay further than that! We have created a holistic approach to improving your health and wellbeing that covers seven major areas of your life … mental, emotional, physical, behavioural, social, spiritual, and motivational wellbeing. Together, these seven areas can help you create a more rich, full, and meaningful life.
To access these resources, click on the section of the below ‘Holistic Model of Health and Wellbeing’ model you are most interested in. You will then be taken to a list of resources designed to strengthen your ‘health and wellbeing’ muscles in this area.
Many of the resources can be used by you without help. However, we encourage anyone who feels they are still struggling to reach out a professional counsellor
For general information about various mental health symptoms, please click on the below links.
Anxiety
Holistic Model of Health and Wellbeing
Other Resources
Books
“How to be a successful failure: A practical guide to messing up big time, the right way!”
“Life’s a journey … Let us help you pack!”
Journal articles
Cole, K., Daly, A., & Mak, A. (2009), Good for the soul: The relationship between work, wellbeing and psychological capital
Recommended resources
Here are our top recommendations for resources that can help you on the road to recovery!
| 000 | 24/7 emergency access to police, ambulance, and fire brigade | |
| Lifeline |
13 11 14 |
24/7 counselling, crisis support and suicide prevention service |
| SuicideLine Victoria |
1300 651 251
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24/7 telephone, video, and online counselling support to people at risk of suicide, people concerned about someone else’s risk of suicide, and people bereaved by suicide |
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1800 015 188 |
24/7 support for people who need to leave a violent situation and access emergency crisis accommodation |
| Crisis & Emergency Accommodation (Victoria) |
1800 825 955
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Help if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness or family violence |
| Family Violence Law Help |
1800 737 732 |
24/7 Crisis line that provides information about family and domestic violence and the law in Australia, and links to helpful references and support services |
| PHONE AND ONLINE COUNSELLING SUPPORT | ||
| Careline |
03 9583 2273 |
A not-for-profit community service providing counselling and crisis support services, prayer, family, and relationship support |
| Parentline |
13 22 89 (Victoria) |
A telephone counselling and support service for parents and carers of children from 0-18 years. Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists provide guidance on a wide range of parenting issues |
| Grief Line |
1300 845 745 |
Free telephone counselling and support for grief, loss and trauma |
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1800 737 732 |
The 24/7 national sexual assault, family, and domestic violence counselling service for anyone who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence or sexual assault |
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1300 789 978 |
A 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns, including issues of violence |
| Pregnancy Counselling Australia |
1300 737 732 |
Pregnancy Support Helpline. Free, compassionate, and confidential counselling |
| Beyond Blue |
1300 22 4636 |
A mental health organisation focused on supporting people affected by anxiety, depression, and suicide |
| Headspace | headspace.org.au | Provides tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 – 25 year old’s |
| Monash Health |
1300 369 012 |
Mental health clinicians who assist with mental health evaluation and support (including crisis support). People with mental health concerns for others can call for an initial evaluation and recommendations for support |
| Alcohol and Drug Foundation |
1300 85 85 84 |
Information and confidential support services on issues related to alcohol or drugs, including advice on practical next steps. The website contains a directory of services in your local area (Australia wide) |
| Quit Victoria |
13 78 48 |
Support to successfully quit smoking |
| MEDICAL SUPPORT | ||
| New Hope Medical |
(03) 9066 1145 |
A medical centre providing comprehensive care (doctors, counsellors, psychologists) to all individuals either in-person or via telehealth, promoting health, wellbeing, and disease prevention |
| My Emergency Dr |
1800 000 633 |
Provides medical consultations via phone or video |
| National Home Doctor Service |
13 74 25 |
In home, out of hours, bulk-billed medical support |
| Doctor Doctor |
13 26 60 |
Provides face to face patient consults and Telehealth. Bulk billed telephone consults or home visits where appropriate are available where a patient holds a valid Medicare or Department of Veteran affairs card |
| Nurses on Call |
1300 60 60 24 |
Provides immediate health advice from a registered nurse, available 24/7. |
| National Coronavirus Helpline |
1800 020 080 |
24/7 information about COVID-19 and vaccines |
| COUNSELLORS / PSYCHOLOGISTS | ||
| Wellington Care Centre Counselling |
03 9764 3738 |
Provides professional counselling support to the community |
| CityLife Community Care | Provides professional counselling and psychological services | |
| Crossway Lifecare |
03 9886 3899 |
Provides counselling, psychological, and social work support to community members |
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1300 364 277 |
Provides specialist family and relationship counselling and mediation services |
| Someone.health | someone. health | Medicare bulk-billed and convenient online psychology sessions available when you want, Australia wide |
| Christian Counselling Association of Australia (CCAA) | ccaa.net.au | Directory of CCAA counsellors Australia wide |
| Australian Counselling Association (ACA) | theaca.net.au/find-registered-counsellor.php | Directory of ACA counsellors Australia wide |
| Australian Psychological Society (APS) |
psychology.org.au/Find-a-Psychologist
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Directory of APS psychologists Australia wide |
| FINANCIAL SUPPORT | ||
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EACH – Financial Counselling
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1300 003 224 |
Financial counselling, NDIS, Counselling services, Mental Health services, Health & wellness, Child, Youth & Family services, Support for Older Adults |
| Salvation Army Financial Counselling |
1800 722 363 |
Provides a directory to financial counselling support services in your area |
| LEGAL SUPPORT | ||
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nationallegalaid.org/for-individuals
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Provides legal assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged Australians. Visit the website to access information about Legal Aid services available in each state and territory |
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Specialist Domestic Violence Units (DVUs)
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ag.gov.au/legal-system/legal-assistance/specialist-domestic-violence-assistance | DVUs provide legal assistance and other holistic support to women and children experiencing domestic violence, including access to financial counselling; tenancy assistance; trauma counselling; emergency accommodation; and employment services. |
| Family Advocacy and Support Service |
1800 737 732 (24/7 crisis line) |
FASS combines free legal advice and support at court for people affected by domestic and family violence. |
| National Association of Community Legal Centres (CLCs) |
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CLCs are independent, not-for-profit community organisations that provide legal services to the public (visit the website to see support in each state and territory). |
| National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSIL) | natsils.org.au/MembersPartners.aspx | NATSIL are the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services. This link provides information about services available to provide legal assistance and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. |
| South-East Monash Legal Service |
03 9545 7400 |
A free phone service where people can access confidential legal assistance. |
| EMERGENCY RELIEF | ||
| Wellington Care Centre |
03 9764 3738 |
Provides emergency food relief at the Wellington Care Centre on Tuesdays from 10:30am to 12 noon. |
| Knox Infolink |
03 9761 1325
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A service for people in Knox providing food parcels (meat, toiletries, nappies, pet food), Myki Cards, Chemist Vouchers, Op Shop Vouchers, Telco Assistance, Referrals & Information about other services. |
| Asylum Resource Seeker Centre (ARSC) |
03 9326 6066 |
A support service for asylum seekers, including foodbank, material aid, medical aid, legal advice, casework and counselling, education, and employment. |