No Place Like Support
Taking care of your mental health means taking care of yourself
Remember! You’re NEVER ALONE here. We’re all ONE TEAM.
LGBTQIA+ individuals are 2.5x more likely to be diagnosed with mental health condition and staggering stats for trans, intersex and non binary people
Arriving at gender and sexuality affirmation can be a huge amount of stress for any individual especially without a supportive community or resources. Community support can help turn around a bad day or give you a healthy outlet for very cloudy feelings. Emerald City Kickball is here to be a resource for everyone to feel supported, to tell their story, and to be heard.
FIND TRUSTED RESOURCES
Emerald City Kickball is a valuable resource to members of our community to feel supported and an open space to be themselves, but we’re not professionals.
If you ever feel overwhelmed or need to ask for help, check out these resources!
For urgent mental health assistance, call this number or call 000 for immediate response
Australia-wide online, phone and in-person support and counselling to young people, their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890 (9am-1am).
For urgent mental health assistance, call this number or call 000 for immediate response
Beyond Blue works with the community to improve mental health and prevent suicide, so that all people in Australia can achieve their best possible mental health.
Australia-wide anonymous and free LGBTI peer support for people wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. Reach out (3pm-12am AEST).
ReachOut.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times.
ACON has a wide range of services available for LGBTQIA+ people and people with HIV take control of their health
Frontline first responders for grief between 8am - 8pm Mon. or Fri. or book a call 7 days a week
Free professional counsellors for relationship breakdown, parenting, family violence, suicide prevention and emotional well-being
Butterfly Foundation help tackling concerns about eating disorders or body image issues for yourself or someone you care about.
A dedicated resource to support in sexual, domestic, or family violence situations.
A one stop shop for drug and alcohol education on harm reduction