Access Mental Health Canberra
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In the event of an immediate, life-threatening situation for yourself or anyone else, please always call ‘000’ emergency services first.
MindMap - ACT Youth Portal is a dedicated portal for children and young people (up to 25 years of age) to help navigate Canberra’s mental health system and to find the right service and support.
Evidence-based ADHD and autism diagnostic assessments for children (6+), young people and adults, delivered by CRCS's Wellbeings practice.
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Adolescent Mobile Outreach Service provides intensive mobile outreach for adolescents aged 13 – 18 years with a moderate to severe mental…
The Adult Step Up Step Down Program is a residential mental health program that operates to prevent relapse and to assist consumers in recovering from an acute episode of mental illness.
There are five adult community mental health teams that are located throughout Canberra in the major town centres of Belconnen, City, Gungahlin, Woden and Tuggeranong.
The Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed specialist mental health rehabilitation unit located at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH).
The Adult Mental Health Unit (AMHU) is located within Building 25 on the Canberra Hospital Campus, Garran. Between the Southern multi storey car park and Yamba Drive.
The Assertive Community Outreach Service (ACOS) supports people who are 18 or older, who have been diagnosed with a mental illness such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder…
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community Teams provide assessment and treatment for children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health…
Family Therapy and Support Capital Psychology Clinic help support families through all stages of the family life cycle, from the earliest point of attempting conception, through to managing a growing…
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hospital Liaison Team provide assessment from 8.30am – 5pm, 7 days a week for young people presenting in crisis to the Canberra Hospital…
There are a range of supports and services available to you or a child in your care. You are not alone.
The Cottage Day Program provides a therapeutic and education program in a safe and supportive environment for young people in the ACT who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues.
Trauma-informed counselling for children, young people and adults from refugee/asylum-seeker backgrounds recovering from torture, war-related trauma and persecution.
Counselling for children and young people aged 5-18 to help them express feelings and cope with family challenges.
Dokotela is an Australian owned and operated company making specialist care more accessible by connecting patients across Australia with experts in mental health through a secure online booking and…
The ACT Eating Disorders Clinical Hub (‘the Hub’) is the central referral point for eating disorder services in the ACT.
ExpertMinds is an Australian telehealth platform connecting individuals with experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, and ADHD coaches .
Grow is a community-based national organisation that has more than 60 years experience in developing a unique program for improving and maintaining mental wellbeing.
headspace Canberra is part of the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time.
headspace Queanbeyan is a free or low cost, confidential service where 12 to 25 years old can access mental health professionals.
headspace Tuggeranong is a safe space that welcomes & supports young people aged 12–25, their families, friends & carers.
We are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to provide urgent mental health assessment, intervention, and treatment for people experiencing serious mental health concerns and for people at…
Free in-school presentations and workshops helping young men in Years 5-12 build resilience, mental fitness and help-seeking skills.
Mental Health Supported Accommodation for Men – ARAMAC House At ARAMAC House, men with severe and enduring mental illnesses, and associated psychosocial disability, are supported to live in shared…
Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT) is the primary local mental health and well-being education provider for workplaces, community groups and secondary schools across the Canberra region and…
Explore our range of evidence-based programs tailored for school age students and workplaces Our programs include powerful lived experience stories guided by our DoNOHarm Framework (c) 2011, a best…
Free skills and support program for ACT family members and carers of someone experiencing suicidal distress or recovering from a suicide attempt.
Acacia and Banksia offer assessment and treatment for a range of mental health issues on a short term basis.
Free, non-crisis callback peer support for adults 18+ with lived experience of suicide.
Free evidence-based grief and loss education program for children aged 6-18 affected by bereavement, separation or major life change.
The StandBy program is focused on supporting anyone who has been bereaved or impacted by suicide at any stage in their life, including: Individuals Families Friends Witnesses First Responders Service…
Are you a young person, or parent of a young person aged 13-18? Are you experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of mental illness and require support but not hospitalisation?
NDIS-funded positive behaviour support for young people up to 18 with, or at risk of, behaviours of concern.
We provide support and treatment for young people aged 14 to 25 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis, and for young people aged 14 to 18 who are at ultra-high risk of developing…
Free, nurse-led drop-in health and wellbeing clinic for young people aged 12-25, run by Directions Health at rotating sites across Canberra and Queanbeyan.
An 8-week in-school confidence and wellbeing program for female-identifying students in Years 7-8.
Multidisciplinary allied health practice offering psychological assessment, counselling and therapeutic support for children, young people, adults and families.
Are you a young person aged 12-25? Do you live in the ACT? Do you have moderate to severe mental health concerns, that get in the way of living your everyday life?
Youth Step Up Step Down is a residential facility for young people aged between 18 and 25 who are experiencing mental illness.