ADARRN
Resources
If you need immediate help call 000
Aboriginal specific services
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Yarn Safe by headspace: visit headspace.org.au - provides free online and telephone support, including fortnightly yarn circles and lots of resources and information regarding mental health, relationships and substance abuse.
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The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): visit naccho.org.au - they're the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia.
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WellMob: visit wellmob.org.au - online resources made by and for our mob such as websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media, and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.
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The Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention (CBPATSISP): visit cbpatsisp.com.au - they're Australia’s leading authority on Indigenous suicide.
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13Yarn: call 13 92 76 (available 24/7) - a free support line with free, confidential crisis support 24/7 run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Brother to brother: call 1800 435 799 - a 24-hour crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men of all ages, staffed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, including Elders, to promote a culturally-safe service.
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Head to Health: visit headtohealth.gov.au - yarn to someone at the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander medical or health service, or on the phone with the 24-hour helpline and online chat services.
Addiction support
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National Alcohol and Other Drugs Hotline: 1800 250 015 (available 24/7).
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Family Drug Support (FDS): 1300 368 186 (available 24/7).
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Stimulant Treatment Line: 9361 8088 (Sydney) or 1800 101 188 (outside Sydney) (available 24/7).
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Opioid Treatment Line (OTL): 1800 642 428 (Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 5:00pm).
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Counselling Online (24/7): counsellingonline.org.au
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Alcoholics Anonymous Australia: 1300 222 222 or visit aa.org.au
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Narcotics Anonymous Australia 1300 652 820 or visit na.org.au
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Quitline: 13 78 48 or visit quitnow.gov.au
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Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).
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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).
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Sobriety Apps - I am Sober, SoberTool, Nomo, etc.
Domestic and family violence
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1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) - (available 24/7).
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Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).
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Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).
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Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
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Each State or Territory has its own network of services that can help deal with domestic and family violence. Find a local service in your area at respect.gov.au/services/
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For information about receiving a Centrelink crisis payment to help you with immediate financial concerns, contact Centrelink on 13 2850 or find information online
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Some banks offer support for customers experiencing domestic and family violence. Call your bank to see how they can assist you.
Mental Health
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13Yarn: 13 92 76 (available 24/7).
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Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 (available 24/7).
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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (available 24/7).
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headspace Australia: visit headspace.org.au
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Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (available 24/7).
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Black Dog Institute: visit blackdoginstitute.org.au
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QLife (LGBTIQ+ support): 1800 184 527 or visit qlife.org.au