Content for family of police officers

Fortem Australia provides independent mental health and wellbeing programs and services for police officers and other first responders across Australia. That includes psychology and counselling sessions which are free for eligible first responders and their families, social connection activities, career management services and a range of wellbeing resources aimed at boosting mental health literacy and promoting help-seeking.

Frontline Yoga is available in NSW/ACT, SA and Qld either via face to face or online classes and aims to provide former and serving police with trauma informed and culturally aware yoga classes. These sessions are suitable for beginners and above and may assist with maintaining resilience, strength and connection for anyone living with post traumatic stress, depression or anxiety.

Digital mental health services provided by the Australian Department of Health focusing on apps, online programs, online forums and phone services for people seeking mental health information for themselves or for someone they love.

Based in NSW and available nationally, Jane Jackson, career coach offers culturally sensitive career coaching to assist police transitioning from policing into new careers via face to face and online support and advice, programs, and resources.

Aurora Kellyville Private Hospital
Inpatient and day programs available to serving and former police for addictions, PTSD, anxiety and depression.  

Kids Helpline is a confidential and free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people and children from the ages of 5 to 25 which aims to keep young people free from harm. Website Information on safety for children and parents resources provide support when emotional help is needed at any critical moment.

Kookaburra Kids provides resources, programs, activity days, connectivity and statewide residential camps for children living in families impacted by mental illness. Children learn about mental illness via chat groups, connecting with others experiencing similar commonalities and participating in fun activities.

Resources including videos on topics that effect men or those with a man in their life they are concerned about. Topics include, addictions, anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship and sex, teenage children’s issues, sleep, trauma, grief and anger. First responders are included in videos and resources.

Mensline Australia offers 24/7 counselling support via telephone and online to men across Australia. Resources and information is also available to enhance relationships, help with addictions, understanding anxiety, separation and divorce and dealing with general stress.