Getting Help
Here are a few links to get started in getting help for yourself or a loved one.
NATIONAL DRUGS CAMPAIGN - 1800 250 015 (freecall) For information about the Campaign, or to find out more about information and support services in your state/territory.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION SERVICES (ADIS)
For information on counselling services or about drugs call the Campaign Info Line on 1800 250 015 (freecall) and ask for the ADIS in your state/territory.
KIDS HELP LINE PH 1800 55 1800 (freecall)
A national phone and web-based counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years—it's free, anonymous and confidential.
LIFELINE PH 13 11 14 (local call)
A national 24-hour phone counselling service, who are there to help you through any problem no matter how big or small.
REACH OUT!
A place online where you can find the info you need and some space to chill out. Reach out. Find out. Move on.
BEYOND BLUE
beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Opening our eyes to depression throughout Australia.
Ybblue - Information on depression for young people
SANE
1800 18 SANE (7263) (freecall)
Mental health information and help on the phone (Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm) or online.
itsallright
The SANE website for young people who have friends and relatives with a mental illness.
Ted Noffs Foundation 1800 151 045 (freecall)
Providing essential services for young people and their families who are experiencing drug and alcohol problems and related trauma.
AUSTRALIAN DRUG INFORMATION NETWORK (ADIN)
ADIN provides easy access to more than 1200 professionally reviewed websites and links to drug and alcohol agencies, from small regional groups to nation-wide organisations.
AUSTRALIAN DRUG FOUNDATION (ADF)
Comprehensive information on drugs, including latest research, fact sheets, updates on conferences and news, government policy and more.
THE SOURCE
A great site for information on a range of issues concerning young people, from tips on money and careers to info on drugs and alcohol, plus a whole lot more.
OXYGEN
Oxygen encourages healthy lifestyle choices and provides interactive activities and information about tobacco for young people.
ALCOHOL INFORMATION
The Australian Government's national alcohol information site, created by the Department of Health and Ageing.
FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT 1300 368 186 (local call)
Family Drug Support is an organisation for those who need help with someone they love. It's made up of volunteers who've experienced first-hand the trauma of having family members with drug problems.