Mental Health Resources

What To Do If You Are In Crisis?
Fortis Psychology does not offer emergency support or crisis counseling but there is help out there if you need it urgently.
  • Always call 000 if it is an emergency
  • Metro North Acute Care Mental Health Service - 1300 MH CALL (1300 64 22 55)
This is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services. This service is staffed by trained and experienced mental health clinicians who can provide support, information, advice, and referral.
Helpful Contacts and Resources
  • Lifeline 24/7 Crisis Support: 131114 & (Text Service: 0477 13 11 14; Online Chat Service)
  • Beyond Blue 24/7 Crisis Support: 1300 224 636 & (Online Chat Service 13:00-00:00)
  • 13HEALTH 13432584
  • MensLine 1300 789 978
  • Parentline 1300301300
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 – For children and young people aged 5–25.
  • 13YARN: 13 92 76 – A 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Open Arms: 1800 011 046 – Mental health support for veterans and their families.
  • QLife: 1800 184 527 – Peer support for LGBTIQ+ individuals.
  • PANDA: 1300 726 306 – Support for perinatal anxiety and depression.