HGC Psychology is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or present to your nearest emergency department.
If you need support between appointments or outside of business hours, the services below are available to help. Many offer 24/7 phone and online support — please don’t hesitate to reach out to them.
Crisis and mental health support
Lifeline — 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for all Australians.
Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling for people affected by suicide.
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
24/7 mental health information and support for all Australians.
Kids Helpline — 1800 55 1800
Free, confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.
Mensline Australia — 1300 78 99 78
24/7 confidential telephone and online support for men with emotional health and relationship concerns.
1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732
24/7 national sexual assault and domestic and family violence counselling service.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line Victoria — 1800 806 292
Confidential after-hours telephone crisis counselling for people who have experienced sexual assault.
QLife — 1800 184 527
Peer support for LGBTIQA+ people, their families, and communities. Available 3pm to midnight, 7 days a week.
13YARN — 13 92 76
24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Butterfly Foundation — 1800 334 673
Support for people affected by eating disorders and body image concerns, and their families. Available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
Directline — 1800 888 236
24/7 confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral service for Victorians.
Parentline — 13 22 89
Confidential phone counselling and support for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years. Available 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.
Maternal and Child Health Line — 13 22 29
24/7 support from a maternal and child health nurse, from pregnancy through to school age.
Helpful apps
The following apps are designed to complement your psychological care and support your wellbeing between sessions. They are not a substitute for professional support but can be a useful addition to your toolkit.
Calm — Sleep, meditation, and relaxation.
Smiling Mind — Mindfulness and meditation for all ages.
Headspace — Guided meditation and mindfulness for a wide range of topics.
Calm Harm — Practical tasks to help manage the urge to self-harm.
Way of Life — Build new habits or break old ones.
Moodkit — Mood tracking and evidence-based activities to support emotional wellbeing.
Mindshift — Anxiety support tools for teens and young adults.
My Daily Ritual — Mindfulness, habits, and daily wellbeing practices.
Daylio — Mood tracking, goal setting, and routine scheduling.
I am Sober — Support for managing addiction and building new habits.
Tapping Solution — Guided tapping meditations targeting a range of concerns.
Stay connected
HGC Psychology maintains a presence on social media where helpful psychological information and resources are shared from time to time. You are welcome to follow along on Facebook and Instagram.