Crisis Support
Mindview Psychology is not a crisis clinic and appointments with our psychologists are offered by making an appointment in advance.
We understand that there are times when you need immediate support so we have compiled the following list of options for you:
Crisis support and telephone counselling services
– call 13 11 14 for this free, Australia-wide crisis support and suicide prevention service
Suicide Call Back – call 1300 659 467 for this free service for people having suicidal thoughts or for family or friends affected by suicide
– call 1300 651 251 for free and anonymous support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Victoria
Kids Help – call 1800 55 1800 for free counselling for young people between the ages of five and 25
Mensline – call 1300 78 99 78 to access this free telephone support service for men with family and relationship issues
Beyond – call 1300 22 4636 for support for issues relating to anxiety and depression
Wellways is a free, confidential, and non-judgmental service for VIC residents providing mental health information, wellbeing support and referral advice for people with a mental health issue, as well as carers and family members.
This list has been sourced from the Victorian state government’s Better Health Channel website.
For more infomation see: factsheet for urgent treatment for mental illness
Mental Health Triage
If you or someone in your care is in need of urgent mental health treatment support or advice, please contact:
Royal Melbourne Mental Health Triage
1300 874 243 (1300 TRIAGE)
The Alfred Mental Health Triage
1300 363 746
A full list of mental health service can be found here.
The path forward starts here...
It can take courage to seek support when you're in need. Our experienced team of psychologists in Melbourne are ready to provide the safe space that clients need to explore their challenges and work towards lasting and meaningful change in their lives.
We aim to gather information about your goals, your history and your current challenges so we can feel confident that we’ll match you with the right Melbourne Psychologist. This matching process is what sets us apart as we strive to support our clients and our psychologists to develop meaningful and successful relationships.