Medicare Mental Health is a free confidential service from the Australian Government, connecting you with the help and support you need to keep mentally healthy.
Medicare Mental Health can connect you with services that can help whether you want to feel happier, sleep better, feel calmer, or get support to live with a diagnosed condition.
Anyone in need of free, confidential mental health advice and support can call the Medicare Mental Health Phone Service on 1800 595 212 on any weekday between 8:30am and 5pm (excluding public holidays).
This service, staffed by mental health professionals in Gippsland, will link callers with the services best suited to their needs.
You do not need an appointment or referral to access this free service.
If you are looking to support yourself or someone else, but are not sure where to start, the Medicare Mental Health Check-In service can be a great place to start.
Medicare Mental Health Check-In helps with practical skills through the resources page filled with useful tips, tools and guidance especially for those feeling anxious, down, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. Access the service here.
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.
Medicare Mental Health provides free, expert mental health support, guidance and advice to anyone, anywhere in Australia. Mental health and wellbeing options you can access on the website include:
No, you do not need a Medicare card or Australian citizenship to use the services provided by Medicare Mental Health. The services are free, accessible to everyone and you do not need an appointment.
You can access services through:
Medicare Mental Health is not a crisis service. In an emergency, you should call triple zero (000) or visit your nearest emergency department. For urgent support, you can also contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467.
Yes, GPs, primary care providers, and other health professionals can refer patients to the Medicare Mental Health telephone and intake service.
Gippsland Pathways provides online clinical guidance as well as referral information for many individual services across our region.
For more information, please visit the Medicare Mental Health website or by calling 1800 595 212 to speak with a mental health professional on any weekday between 8:30am and 5pm (excluding public holidays).
Gippsland residents can access information about local mental health services through the Medicare Mental Health website, which provides links and resources tailored to regional needs. Additionally, Gippsland residents can call the Medicare Mental Health phone service at 1800 595 212 for personalised advice and service navigation for our communities.
Residents in need of immediate mental health support should contact the national crisis lines such as Lifeline or the Suicide Call Back Service. For emergencies, it’s crucial to call triple zero (000) or visit the nearest emergency department. The Medicare Mental Health phone service is also available for non-crisis advice and support.
The Head to Health hubs are now open at more than 20 locations across Victoria. The two hubs in the Gippsland region are:
Baw Baw – 197-199 Sutton Street, Warragul
Wellington – 12 Inglis Street, Sale
Lifeline – 13 11 14
beyondblue Support Service – 1300 224 365
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
MensLine – 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
Qlife – 1800 184 527
Yarning SafeNStrong – 1800 959 563
To access professional mental health support in Gippsland, speak to your local doctor.