From everyone at Mind Australia we’d like to wish you a happy holiday season and a joyful New Year.
If you or a loved one use a Mind service, your key worker or service manager will let you know our operational hours over the holiday period. If you’re unsure of your service’s operating hours please contact your key worker or call Mind’s customer service centre on 1300 286 463.
Our Mind Connect and Carer Helpline services will be unavailable between Wednesday 25 December 2024 and Wednesday 1 January 2025. If you leave a message during this time we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
The holiday season can be an especially vulnerable and isolating time for people experiencing mental health challenges. However, there are plenty of support services and online resources available, including:
- 11 ways to reduce your worries and improve your wellbeing this holiday season - The Black Dog Institute
- Mental wellness during the holiday season - Lifeline
- Online and phone support - headspace
- Webchat - QLife
- SANE Forums – SANE Australia.
The following telephone support services are also available:
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue – 1300 224 636
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
- QLife – 1800 184 527
- 13 YARN – 13 92 76.
Thank you for your support in 2024, and best wishes for the New Year.
If you would like more information about Mind services near you, contact us via Mind Connect or by phone: 1300 286 463.