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South Pacific Private Hospital, Curl Curl, NSW

Generalised Inpatient treatment programs for drug and alcohol addictions, trauma, anxiety and depression.

St John of God Private Hospital Burwood & Richmond NSW

Private in patient and outpatient treatment options are available at both the Burwood and Richmond hospitals with admissions via referral. Detox, drug and alcohol and PTSD treatment programs are available via closed groups or as part of regular intakes.

Standby – Support after suicide

24-hour telephone and counselling support and resources for individuals, families, friends, witnesses, first responders and service providers who have been impacted by suicide.

Suicidal thoughts

Suicide Callback Service

The suicide callback service provides national 24/7 online and phone counselling, advice, support and resources for anyone experiencing emotional or mental health issues who are at risk of suicide. Support services and resources are also available for family and friends of those living with emotional or mental health challenges or who are bereaved by suicide.

Tacticle Yoga Australia

Tactical Yoga Australia provides online yoga programs, and a podcast designed to support the mental wellness of first responders and veterans.

Tasmania Police

Each individual state police jurisdictions will have mental health services for serving police which should include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with other specific services. This may include EAP for transitioning police, former police up to 12 months and services for families. Career Transition services may also be included in some jurisdictions as moving into a new career after serving in the police force impacts mental health outcomes.

The Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement

Located in Victoria, the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement provides support, programs, workshops, online forums, resources and counselling for individuals and families affected by grief and bereavement whether it be from the death of a loved one or for those suffering illness, infertility or dealing with life challenges.

The Blue knot Foundation – National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma

Support Services for survivors and supporters of people living with or effected by complex trauma including resources to empower recovery via a helpline, redress services for those effected by institutionalized child sexual abuse and a national counselling and referral service for disability including educational workshops and resources.

The Change Room

Founded in 2016, this program aims to provide a combination of mental health and resilience training to those people living with physical and emotional injury. With a mix of mentors who include former elite sportsman and physical intelligence experts programs cover information relating to health, nutrition and exercise as a way to heal.