Crisis Support

Connectedness Psychology is not a 24/7 support service. We are available by appointment only and are unable to provide support outside of hours. Please refer to the below info for more immediate support.

If you urgently need to speak to someone;

Acute Care Team: 1300 64 2255

If you are in Townsville and have an urgent mental health concern contact the 24/ 7 Acute Care Team call 1300 64 2255

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Providing 24/7 counselling, crisis and suicide prevention support through telephone call 13 11 14 or online chat service, you can find more information at their website https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Suicide Call Back: 1300 659 467

Nationwide free 24/7 service providing support to people at risk, bereaved by suicide or experiencing emotional or mental health issues. Call 1300 659 467 or online chat counselling via their website https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Other Resources

Open Arms (formerly VVCS)

A 24/7 free and confidential counselling service for Australian veterans and their families, call 1800 011 046 or find resources and support at their website https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support

Beyond Blue

A 24/7 service providing a wide variety of support, web chat service, or phone call 1300 22 4636. Their website https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ also offers an anonymous forum to connect with the peer support community.

Headspace

Providing free support and resources for young people (12-25yrs) and the people in their life. Find your local headspace centre or connect online at their website https://headspace.org.au/

ADIS (24/7 Alcohol and drug support)

Providing 24/7 counselling support for people with alcohol and drug concerns and their loved ones. You can find more information at their website https://adis.health.qld.gov.au/ or call 1800 177 833