Mental Health Support
Mental Health Resources Within and External to Monash
During these times of public concern about COVID 19 and snap lockdowns (in Melbourne and elsewhere), many people may find that their mental health is impacted.
We have compiled a list of many of the freely available mental health services and resources, both within Monash, and externally.
Mental Health Support
- Monash University Health Service – https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling
- 24/7 Counselling
In Australia
Students: 1300 STUDENT (1300 788 336)
Outside Australia
From Malaysia: 1800 818 356 (toll free)
From Italy: 800 791 847 (toll free)
From elsewhere: Students +61 2 8295 2917 | Staff +61 2 8295 2292
Phone Counselling
- If you’re currently in Australia, please phone us on (03) 9905 3020.
- If you’re currently in a location outside Australia, please email us at – counselling-clayton@monash.edu
Monash Mental Health Supports – https://www.monash.edu/health/mental-health
Mental Health Programs – https://www.monash.edu/health/mental-health/programs
Anxiety, depression or suicide
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicideline: 1300 651 251
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Helpline: 1300 269 438 or 9886 9377
- Kids Helpline (5 to 25 year olds): 1800 551 800
Sexual assault
- Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292 or 9349 1766
- Centre Against Sexual Assault: 9635 3610
- MensLine: 1300 789 978
Drugs, alcohol and gambling
- Turning Point: 1800 888 236
- Gamblers Help: 1800 858 858
Grief and loss
- The Compassionate Friends: 1800 641 091 or 9888 4944
- GriefLine: 9935 7400 (12pm to 3am)
External organisations
- Victorian Health and Human Services – Mental health resources – coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Headspace: How to cope with stress related to COVID-19 (pdf)
- Australian Psychological Society (APS) – Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for Australians
- World Health Organisation (WHO) – Coping with stress during the 2019-nCoV outbreak (pdf, 53 kb)
- ReachOut – How to deal with uncertainty during coronavirus & 10 ways to take care of yourself during coronavirus
- Lifeline – Mental health and wellbeing during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
- ACT Mindfully (Russ Harris) – FACE COVID: How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis (pdf, 544 kb)
- Head to Health (Australian Government Department of Health) – COVID-19 Support
- Phoenix Australia: Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Self-care and Families (pdf, 131 kb)
- Kids Helpline – Are you worried about novel coronavirus (COVID-19)?
- International students – Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment – Support for international students affected by COVID-19 & COVID-19 FAQ for international students
- Study Melbourne – Information for international students regarding COVID-19 & Coronavirus (COVID-19) support for international students