Don't be Too Proud to Ask for Help!

Convoy For Kids Cares about our truckies and their families, plus parents who have lost a child or other family member or friend. We hope these links will be of some assistance should you need help or advice, especially after losing a family member, close friend or workmate. There are many people needing some form of support at some stage of their lives. Scroll down for more Links which also include information on: Depression, Anger Management, Death loss, Family Issues, Post Natal Depression, Older People, Addictions such as: Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling, Children's issues and much more. If you, or someone with you needs an AMBULANCE FOR AN EMERGENCY ONLY, or Police or Fire Dept, Call: 000 (Triple '0') within Australia. KEEP CALM & DON'T PANIC OR YOU MIGHT LOSE PRECIOUS TIME! NOTE: For an Asthma Attack Emergency, DIAL 000, CLICK HERE and follow the Asthma First Aid instructions and the operator's instructions while waiting for the ambulance. Make sure you have the correct Address where the ambulance is required.

Links & Text Size

Note: Please check your Country's Emergency phone numbers and keep them handy near a phone plus in your wallet or purse. TIP: If you want to change the Text size on any page to Larger or Smaller size, to read the writing easier, simply click the 'View' button at the top toolbar, and click the size 'Text' you want this page to display in. You can change the reading size at any time. Click Here For Quick Links Mensline Australia Vic Grief and Loss – More State Links below Beyond Blue for Adults Beyond Blue for Youth & Teenagers Reach Out Post Natal Depression & Support. More links below Suicide Help Line. More links below Just Look – Health Services Black Dog – Lots More Links below Kids HelpLine – Lots More Links below For Carers – More Links below Multicultural – Mental Health Translated Rural Mental Health Rural Drought and Stress Mensline Australia Mensline Australia Crisis Support Services

Beyond Blue
	Visit Beyond Blue for adults and here!

Youth & Teenagers. How can I help?

For EMERGENCIES Call 000 (Triple 0) For AMBULANCE - POLICE - FIRE Visit Young Beyond Blue here! If there's someone you know who may be experiencing depression - they might seem really down or there might have been a change in the way they behave - then you could be wondering how to help them. Time and time again, we've seen and heard that young people will turn first to trusted friends and family members to talk about what they're going through. This means that, as a friend or family member, you're in the best position to help someone you care about get the help they need. For this reason, we encourage you to take on board the three messages of Ybblue: 1. Look 2. Listen 3. Talk and seek help together To the Top

Reach Out!
	If you want to find a number of different community-based services available to you, try searching in the Who Cares database featured on the Reach Out! website.

Postnatal Depression & Support
	PaNDa (Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc) Provides information to women and their families affected by antenatal and postnatal mood disorders on the causes and symptoms of these disorders, as well as types of treatments and support services are available. NQPNDG (The North Queensland Postnatal Distress Support Group) Information on the causes of PND and recovery patterns of these disorders. There is also information about and contact details for the North Queensland Postnatal Distress Support Group and other related services in the area. Posie Information on the causes, symptoms and effects of post and ante natal depression - and information about available services. Black Dog Institute Information on depression (including during and after pregnancy) and Bipolar Disorder - specifically causes, treatments, symptoms, getting help and current research findings. Good Beginnings Information on parenting children and details of support services for new parents. Local LifeLine Centres
	Find a LifeLine Centre near you from this list. To the Top

Suicide Help Line Victoria
	Suicide Help Line Victoria For EMERGENCIES Call 000 (Triple 0) For AMBULANCE - POLICE - FIRE

Suicide Prevention
	Suicide Prevention Australia - SPA Links and referrals to suicide prevention related helplines and services throughout Australia. Lifeline Links and a search facility that directs you to your local Lifeline centre. Suicide Helpline Information on why a person becomes suicidal, helping someone who is suicidal, what to do in an emergency and how to cope with a death by suicide. To the Top

JustLook
	JustLook is a comprehensive online national database of low cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia. To the Top

Grief and Loss
	The National Association for Loss and Grief SA, NSW, VIC Information on counselling and support services, seminars, publications and links for people who are experiencing grief following the loss of someone close to them. Suicide Helpline Information on why a person becomes suicidal, how to help someone who is suicidal, what to do in an emergency and how to cope with a death by suicide.

Depression

Black Dog Institute Information on depression (including during and after pregnancy) and Bipolar Disorder - specifically causes, treatments, symptoms, getting help and current research findings. CRUfAD (Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders) Information about depression, anxiety and its management. Sunrise Foundation The Sunrise Foundation delivers purpose-built preventative education programs for elite athletes across all sports addressing depression. SANE Australia Mental health-related information, links and online help for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. BluePages Information on the symptoms of depression its causes, how to prevent and treat it - as well as related links. PADA (The Panic Anxiety Disorder Association) Information on anxiety and depression (including post-natal depression) and details on related research and publications. TRANX (Tranquilliser Recovery and New Existence) Information for people taking benzodiazepines (tranquillisers and sleeping pills), and information for people who have become dependent on benzodiazepines This site suggests strategies for sleep and anxiety management and provides guidelines for the safe use of tranquillisers. depressioNet Online depression-related information and advice on accessing professionals and treatment throughout Australia. There is also 24 hour peer support via email, the message-board and chat rooms. GROW For people recovering from depression, anxiety or mental or emotional distress, this site provides information on how to get involved with a range of activities These activities include weekly group meetings, social activities, residential community and training weekends. Depression Doctor Contains information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of depression -and the relationship between depression and various medical conditions. depression.com.au This is an Australian depression information resource with links to depression support services, related sites, psychologists and therapists in your area. Depression Guide Depression Guide is a searchable index of articles and personal stories, related to depression - including symptoms, causes, types of depression and treatments. To the Top

Substance Abuse & Related Disorders

Turning Point Information about substance use-related disorders and their management and an online interactive counselling service. NDARC(The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre) Information about substance use-related disorders and their management. Family Drug Help Family-focused information about substance use-related disorders and their management. Drug Info Clearinghouse A searchable online library with drug and alcohol-related information. For EMERGENCIES Call 000 (Triple 0) For AMBULANCE - POLICE - FIRE

For Young People & Teenagers

Ybblue The youth website of beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Focusing on depression, anxiety and substance use-related disorders, this site is aimed specifically at young people and provides information, tips, personal stories and links. Headroom Information and advice on how to look after the mental health of children and young people. This site is for children, young people, their families and friends and includes information on bullying, stress, problem solving and friendship. Somazone Young people-focused information about drugs, sex, mental health, body image and relationships. Reach Out! Young people-focused information and advice on how to prevent and manage tough times - including an interactive program. It's Allright Story-based information, advice and referrals for young people with a friend or family member who has a mental illness. Kids Help Line Email and web counselling for children and young people aged between five and 18 years. To the Top

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Recovery Centre Information about anxiety disorders, their management and links. ADAVIC (The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria) Information about Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety and Depression, and support services. PADA (The Panic Anxiety Disorder Association) Information on anxiety and depression (including postnatal depression), related research and publications. Social Anxiety Australia Information on social anxiety and panic attacks, first-hand accounts from people living with these conditions and links. Anxiety Disorders Alliance Information on anxiety disorders, related resources and support groups. Anxiety Network Australia Information on anxiety disorders, related programs, workshops and courses - as well as stories from people living with these disorders. CRUfAD (Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders) Information about depression, anxiety and its management . Climate.tv - interactive e-health Developed by medical experts, this is a self-management system for people with depression and anxiety. TRANX (Tranquilliser Recovery and New Existence) Information on benzodiazepines (tranquillisers and sleeping pills), guidelines on how to use them safely, and strategies for sleep and anxiety management. GROW Details of weekly depression and anxiety-related support group meetings, various social activities and group leader training weekends. Bipolar Disorder Black Dog Institute Information on depression (including during and after pregnancy) and Bipolar Disorder - specifically looking at causes, treatments, symptoms, getting help and current research findings. Mood Disorder Association Information of types of mood disorders, related services and links. Depression and Mood Disorders Association Mood disorder-related information (e.g. depression and bipolar disorder), support groups and links. Even Keel Information on mood disorder-related conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, phobias), issues (drug and alcohol use, self-harm) and links. SANE Australia Mental health-related information, links and online help for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. To the Top

E-Health
	Climate.tv - interactive e-health Developed by medical experts, this is a self-management system for people with depression and anxiety. MoodGYM An interactive web-based program that helps people identify problem emotions and develop skills for preventing and managing depression. Panic Online Interactive online treatment program for people with panic disorder. To the Top

Family and Friends

Carers Australia The latest information, research, policies and services for people caring for someone with an illness or disability, including mental illness. SANE Australia Mental health-related information, links and online help for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. itsallright.org Information and links to help and support young people who have a friend or family member with mental illness. COMIC (Children of Mentally Ill Consumers) Children of Mentally Ill Consumers or COMIC is a group of people who have parents with a mental illness. The website has resources and information on support groups. ARAFMI (Association for Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill) VIC, QLD , NSW, SA, WA Provides information on support services for families and friends of people with mental illness and/or psychiatric disability. Please see below for the link to the ARAFMI in your state or territory. Cyclops ACT Website for young people with a family member who has a mental illness. Find information about illness and disability, about caring for someone and where to get help when things are tough. NNAAMI (National Network of Adult and Adolescent Children who have a Mentally Ill Parents Victoria ) This site is run by a group of people who have experienced life with a mentally ill parent - the aim is to provide assistance for each other, via self -help support, discussion and counselling groups. Mental Health Australian Psychological Society (APS) Provides information on what a psychologist does and how find one. Australian Association of Exercise Sports Science Explains what services exercise physiologists provide and how to find one in your area. SANE Australia Mental health-related information, links and online help for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends. Just Look An online national database of low-cost or free health and community services offered throughout Australia. Good Therapy Information about what to expect from therapy and tips on how to find a therapist. Mensline Australia Information and support for men, especially around family breakdown or separation. This service provides anonymous telephone support, information and referral. To the Top Lifeline Links and a search facility that directs you to your local Lifeline centre. Mental Health Associations/Foundations SA, NSW, NT, QLD, WA Information on mental health, research, programs, services and links. Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Information about mental illness, related projects, programs and services in which the organisation is involved. Commonwealth Carelink Information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia. Older People Commonwealth Carelink Information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia. To the Top

Multicultural Mental Health Australia

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) People Multicultural Mental Health Australia Mental health information translated into many languages...also links to culturally- relevant mental health services, including state/territory- based transcultural mental health centres. The National Association for Loss and Grief SA, NSW, VIC Information on counselling and support services, seminars, publications and links for people who are experiencing grief following the loss of someone close to them. To the Top

Rural Links
	Just Ask Mental health information and links for people living in rural Australia. SA Drought Link Drought related information and links, including information on dealing with stress and tough times. For EMERGENCIES Call 000 (Triple 0) For AMBULANCE - POLICE - FIRE To the Top