Lockdowns impact all of us in different ways. If you are struggling it is so important to seek help. There are many resources you can access if you need support and someone to talk to.

Here are some great resources that are available – 

Talk to your local GP: They can help arrange a Mental Health Plan. These plans give you access to allied health professionals (such as psychologists) through Medicare.

For culturally and linguistically diverse communities: 

• Embrace Multicultural Mental Health https://embracementalhealth.org.au/
• Asylum Seeker Resource Centre https://www.asrc.org.au/

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-culturally-and-linguistically-diverse-communities

For young people:

• Headspace http://www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
• Orygen Digital http://www.orygen.org.au/Clinical-Care/Clinical-services/Moderated-Online-Social-Therapy
• Lifeline http://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Kids Helpline https://kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-children-and-young-people

For seniors: 

• Beyondblue https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
• Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/
• Seniors Online Victoria https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/social-support-hub/getting-support-when-staying-at-home
• Friendline http://www.friendline.org.au/

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-older-people-and-seniors

For parents and families: 

• Carers Victoria https://www.carersvictoria.org.au
• Head to Help https://headtohelp.org.au/
• Panda https://www.panda.org.au/info-support/supports-for-parents-anxious-about-coronavirus
  
• Smiling Mind https://www.smilingmind.com.au/kids-care-packs

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-parents-and-families

For LGBTIQ+ communities:

• Rainbow Door Helpline tel:1800729367
• Switchboard Victoria http://www.switchboard.org.au/
• Queerspace http://www.queerspace.org.au/
• Vincent Care https://vincentcare.org.au/our-services/lgbtiq/

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-lgbtiq-communities

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities:

• Yarning SafeNStrong https://www.facebook.com/YarningSafenStrong/
• Dardi Munwurro Crisis Line https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/
• Djirra Aboriginal Family Violence Response & Support Service tel:1800 105 303

Find more here https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/mental-health-resources-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities

Remember to ask family and friends how they are doing and refer them to support if you think they need it! This is the time to look out for each other.