Navigating mental health help in Gippsland
Taking care of our mental health is just as important as looking after our physical health — and no matter what someone is going through, support is available.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, there are a range of places to turn for free support. From dedicated wellbeing programs to crisis helplines, there are available options to access compassionate care and practical strategies to help navigate difficult times.
Support services available in Gippsland:
Gippsland Medicare Mental Health
- Gippsland Medicare Mental Health is a free and confidential telephone service connecting people with the help and support they need to keep mentally healthy. Appointments or referrals are not needed to access this service, which can be reached by telephoning 1800 595 212.
Head to Health
- Head to Health provides advice and a welcoming place for everyone who needs mental health and wellbeing support. It is available to Victorians of all ages and provides care navigation and access to a multidisciplinary mental health team.
- Head to Health Baw Baw– 197-199 Sutton Street, Warragul
- Head to Health Wellington– 12 Inglis Street, Sale
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Service
- The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Service helps to improve the mental and physical health of people experiencing severe mental health issues that are not supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
- For more information about how to access this service, visit wellways.org/our-services/psychosocial-support-service/
Digital service
- Medicare Mental Health Check In, for mild mental health challenges
Mental health and wellbeing telephone support services:
- Lifeline– 13 11 14
- beyondblue Support Service– 1300 224 365
- Suicide Call Back Service– 1300 659 467
- MensLine– 1300 789 987
- Kids Helpline– 1800 551 800
- Qlife– 1800 184 527
- Yarning SafeNStrong– 1800 959 563
- 13YARN– 13 92 76
For more information about mental health and wellbeing services offered in Gippsland, visit the Mental health care and suicide prevention page.
Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis or emergency service.
For urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.
If you need immediate help or are at risk of harm to yourself or others, call 000 now.
