It is important to look after yourself, family and friends during the current bushfires and access mental health and counselling services if required. The following are free services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Mensline – 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Beyondblue – 1300 22 4636
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 000
The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program have also developed a ‘Coping with the impact of bushfire’ factsheet, which can be downloaded here.