Many people may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid as new steps are introduced
to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part
of staying well.
There are a number of high quality services we can access free from home.
The below websites have a mixture of self-guided mental health resources and
programs as well as one-on-one connection to professionals through webchat,
online counselling and phone services.
Gateways to mental health online services
Find out more about online and telephone services available across NSW
Individual websites
- General
- Children and young people
- Parents and teachers
- 24 hour suicide risk and emergency lines
- Men specific
- New parents
General
- Beyond Blue
Online resources, webchat, phone calls, online forums.
- Lifeline
Online resources, phone counselling, text chat and webchat.
- Black Dog Institute
Online resources and online clinic.
- Thiswayup
Online courses to improve mental health. Free access to anxiety courses till 30 April.
- Mycompass
Online personalised self help tool designed by Blackdog.
- Mental Health Online
24/7 support, programs and e-therapists.
- MindSpot
Free online clinic, resources, and courses.
- ECentre Clinic
Run by Macquarie University, free online mental health courses.
Children and young people
Parents and teachers
24 hour suicide risk and emergency lines
Men specific
MensLine
Resources, phone and online counselling – including for fathers.
New parents
- PANDA
Resources and help for new parents.
- Mum Mood Booster
Online interactive treatment sessions.
- COPE
Online resources for new parents and families.