MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
When mental health is struggling, everything can feel harder.
Knowing where to turn matters.
Services, treatment pathways and trusted resources to help you find the right support.
Need help now?
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
EMERGENCY
Immediate danger
Crisis support and emotional distress
Suicidal thoughts, suicide-related distress or supporting someone affected by suicide
1300 MH CALL
Access to Queensland public mental-health services
Anxiety, depression and mental-health support
Veterans, serving ADF members and eligible families
Support for families, carers and friends of people experiencing mental-health difficulties
Children and young people aged 5–25
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support
Domestic, family and sexual violence
Men’s mental health, relationships and family concerns
You do not need to be suicidal to contact a mental-health helpline. Many services can provide support when you are distressed, overwhelmed or unsure what to do next.
Ways to get help
Different types of support are available depending on what you need.
Costs and eligibility vary between providers and services. Check with the individual service when booking.
YOUR GP
Assessment, treatment and ongoing care for mental health as part of your overall health.
ACCESS
Book directly with your GP. A longer appointment may be helpful.
REFERRAL
No referral required.
Your GP may provide treatment, discuss medication, arrange a Mental Health Treatment Plan when appropriate, and refer to other services.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Psychological assessment and evidence-based therapy for mental-health, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
ACCESS
You can book privately with many psychologists, or see your GP about Medicare-supported psychological treatment.
REFERRAL
Not required for private self-funded appointments.
An appropriate referral is required to claim eligible Medicare rebates.
PSYCHIATRIST
A specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats mental illness, including complex diagnosis and medication management.
ACCESS
Usually arranged after assessment by your GP or another doctor.
REFERRAL
A medical referral is generally required to access Medicare rebates for psychiatrist care.
RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY COUNSELLING
Support for relationship difficulties, communication, separation, parenting, family conflict and major relationship changes.
ACCESS
Couples, individuals and families can usually contact relationship counselling services directly.
REFERRAL
Usually no GP referral required.
Private psychologists and counsellors may also provide relationship or couples therapy.
HELPLINES
Immediate telephone, text or online support when you need someone to talk to, are distressed, or need help deciding what to do next.
SPECIALIST & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Support designed for particular experiences, needs or communities — including family and sexual violence, veterans, carers, young people and relationship support.
ACCESS
Many services accept direct self-referral. Access varies by service.
REFERRAL
Varies.
PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH & HOSPITAL CARE
Assessment and treatment for acute or severe mental illness, significant deterioration or situations requiring higher-level mental-health care.
ACCESS
Queensland public mental-health services can be accessed through 1300 MH CALL, Emergency Departments, health-professional referral or an existing mental-health team.
In an immediate emergency call 000.
REFERRAL
Depends on the service and situation.
Specialist services
Support for particular circumstances, experiences and communities.
RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILIES
DOMESTIC, FAMILY & SEXUAL VIOLENCE
ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SUPPORT
VETERANS & FAMILIES
FAMILIES & CARERS
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
LGBTIQA+ SUPPORT
NEURODIVERSITY
Services, eligibility and availability may change. Check directly with the service for current information.
Online psychological programs & tools
Evidence-based treatment programs and practical tools that can be accessed online.
STRUCTURED ONLINE TREATMENT
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES
PRACTICAL WELLBEING TOOLS
Online programs are not a substitute for emergency or crisis care. If you need immediate help, use the Help now section above.
Using AI thoughtfully
- AI can help organise thoughts, identify questions and explain psychological concepts.
- AI may provide useful prompts for reflection or journalling.
- AI can make mistakes, misunderstand context or provide inaccurate information.
- Avoid relying on AI when you are in crisis, feel unsafe, or need medical or mental-health assessment.
AI is a tool — not a psychologist, psychiatrist, doctor or crisis service.
Consider privacy before sharing sensitive personal or health information with any online or AI service.
AI & mental health
AI can support reflection, learning and preparation for care — but it does not replace professional assessment, treatment or crisis support.
Books & self-help
A curated selection of books for understanding patterns, building psychological skills and navigating relationships and wellbeing.
PATTERNS & SELF-UNDERSTANDING
MOOD, ANXIETY & THINKING
RELATIONSHIPS & CONNECTION
PARTICULAR CHALLENGES
MEANING & PERSPECTIVE
Books can be useful for learning and reflection but are not a substitute for individual professional advice or treatment when this is needed.
COME IN
The whole person matters.
Mental health exists within the context of life — our experiences, relationships, responsibilities, challenges, strengths and the things that matter to us.
Mental health concerns can be discussed as part of your general healthcare.
If you already have a GP you know and trust, they are also a good place to start.