One in five young people will face mental health issues, but most of us don’t get the help we need.

FBi Radio and Headspace Camperdown have teamed up to bring you Great Minds. It’s a directory of resources on maintaining good mental health, as well as information and assistance on any mental health issues you might be facing.

Remember though, if it’s urgent and you’re in crisis, please call 000 and go to the emergency department at your local hospital.

Online mental health resources and assistance

lifeline.org.au is a national charity providing all Australians with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

beyondblue.org.au provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever your age and wherever you live.

sane.org/get-help – The SANE Help Centre provides the information, guidance, and referral you need to manage mental health concerns. Available 9-5 weekdays.

eheadspace.org.au provides online and telephone support to people 12 – 25 and their family and friends.

kidshelpline.com.au is a free, private and confidential phone counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

au.reachout.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times. Get the tools to make life easier.

Drug and alcohol Counselling

yourroom.com.au – Your Room offers information about alcohol and a wide range of drugs, how they can affect people, side effects, withdrawal, and how to get help for yourself or for anyone who needs it.

counsellingonline.org.au – a free, 24/7 counselling service for people using alcohol & other drugs, their family members and friends.

ncpic.org.au – The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre is a Government Initiative that provides evidence-based information about cannabis use to prevent uptake and support treatment of users.

fds.org.au – Family Drug Support Australia offers 24/7 support for families affected by drug and alcohol use. Call 1300 368 186.

Sexual health

playsafe.health.nsw.gov.au – everything you need to know about safe sex, condoms, STI treatment and testing.

bodytalk.org.au – info for young people about the body, puberty, relationships and sexual health, including STIs and contraception.

1800 451 624 Sexual health infolink – free and confidential sexual health support and information from specialist sexual health nurses. Available Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm.

1300 658 886 Family Planning NSW talk line – free and confidential sexual health support and information.

au.reachout.com/what-is-sexual-consent – Whenever you have sex, you need to make sure that your partner is just as enthusiastic. This info might help if you want to know more about consent, aren’t sure how to tell if someone is consenting, or want to know how to slow down or stop sexual intercourse.

How to support a friend you're worried about

youthbeyondblue.com – support a friend.

headspace.org.au – help a friend.

mhfa.com.au – help a friend, family member or co-worker with mental health, illness or crisis.

au.reachout.com – help a friend with stress.

ie.reachout.com – how to listen.

Study stress and job help

headspace.org.au – The headspace digital work and study service can assist you with creating a resume, career planning, job searching, interview preparation and more. See the website or call 1800 810 794.

youthbeyondblue.com – surviving year 12

au.reachout.com – tips to help you through exams

au.reachout.com – rolling in the deep blue HSC

LGBTIQ Community Assistance

twenty10.org.au – NSW gay & lesbian counselling service. They support people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, their families and communities.

qlife.org.au – QLife provides early intervention, peer supported telephone and web services to the full breadth of ages, bodies, genders, relationships, sexualities, and lived experiences. Operating daily from 3pm til midnight.

minus18.org.au – a youth-led organisation that provides mental health and peer mentoring support to same sex attracted and gender diverse young people from all over Australia. They have youth workers and peer mentors ready to go if you need someone to talk to.

acon.org.au – a NSW based organisation that specialises in HIV prevention, HIV support and LGBTI health.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health

amsredfern.org.au – The Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative in Redfern provides culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in central NSW.

headspace.org.au/yarn-safe – resources developed by headspace with the help of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

beyondblue.org.au – research, information, education and support strategies developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.

People with Disabilities

cda.org.au – Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is the national peak body which represents children and young people aged 0-25 with disability.

myplace.ndis.gov.au – the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Call 1800 800 110.

dsa.org.au – Disability Services Australia provides essential community support, employment and training services to enhance the lives of people with a disability.

disabilityonline.community – an online hub linking Australia’s disability resources.

youthaction.org.au – Youth Action works towards a society where all young people are valued, engaged and supported. Check out their tips on working with young people with a disability.

Legal help

legalaid.nsw.gov.au – The Legal Aid Youth Hotline provides legal advice and information to people under 18. It operates 9am to midnight weekdays, with a 24-hour service from Friday 9am to Sunday midnight and on public holidays. Call 1800 10 18 10.

alsnswact.org.au – Aboriginal Legal Service is a community organisation giving information and referral, and legal advice and court representation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men, women and children across NSW and ACT. If you’re in trouble with the police, call 1800 765 767. If you need care, call 1800 733 233.

lawstuff.org.au – know your rights. A website dedicated to providing legal information to children and young people in Australia.