Mental Health

Youth Mental Health

We deliver mental health support services across Tasmania.

Carer Support

Carers Tasmania provides many services to support carers including educational workshops, peer support, social gathering, individual support, information and advice.

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline

PANDA operates Australia's only specialist National Helpline for people affected by perinatal anxiety, depression and postnatal psychosis and for those experiencing challenges in becoming a parent.

Elder Abuse Helpline

**COVID-19 Update - the Helpline service is unchanged - we are here 9am-5pm Mon-Friday, except public holidays**

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, the Helpline can provide you with information and support on actions you can take to prevent and respond to the abuse.

Reconnect

Reconnect is for you if you are 12-18 years old and are no longer feeling welcome at home. Reconnect is a free program that you can use to build bridges with your family.

Creativity and Wellbeing Programs

These programs give clients an opportunity to come together to create artwork, go on outings, make friends and learn new skills.

Teen Alive Suicide Risk Training

Teen Alive is a purpose built information and training session to assist young people age 15-19 to identify friends that may be at risk of suicide. Teen Alive is provided by Choose Life Services (CLS).

Crisis Helpline

Lifelink Samaritans focuses on listening and caring, empowering and valuing callers who are troubled in life, experiencing loneliness, distress or suicidal thoughts.

Recovery Program

The Recovery Program supports anyone recovering from a diagnosed mental health condition.

LGTBI Telephone and Webchat Support

QLife is a telephone and web chat support and referral service for LGBTI people their friends, family and supporters.

Children’s Counselling

** COVID-19 Update - This service is currently offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

CatholicCare Tasmania offers counselling and support group programs specifically designed for children and young people aged from 5 to 17 years.

Status Resolution Support Services

** COVID-19 Update - We aim to keep our services operating, as far as is practical and within government guidelines. This service is offered by phone or online. For further information please call 1800 819 447 or visit our website. **

A support service to assist people who are seeking to resolve their immigration status with the Department of Home Affairs.