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!
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ACON
ACON has a wide range of services available for LGBTQIA+ people and people with HIV take control of their health
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Griefline - 1 300 845 745
Frontline first responders for grief between 8am - 8pm Mon. or Fri. or book a call 7 days a week
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PivotPoint
A one stop shop for drug and alcohol education on harm reduction
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Lifeline - 13 11 14
For urgent mental health assistance, call this number or call 000 for immediate response
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Suicide Callback — 1300 659 467
For urgent mental health assistance, call this number or call 000 for immediate response
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Headspace - 1 800 650 890
Australia-wide online, phone and in-person support and counselling to young people, their families and friends. Call 1800 650 890 (9am-1am).
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Reach Out
ReachOut.com helps under 25s with everyday questions through to tough times.
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Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
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.
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QLife - 1800 184 527
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).
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Full Stop - 1800 385 578
A dedicated resource to support in sexual, domestic, or family violence situations.
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Butterfly Foundation - 1800 33 4673
Butterfly Foundation help tackling concerns about eating disorders or body image issues for yourself or someone you care about.
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Mensline AU (24hrs) - 1300 78 99 78
Free professional counsellors for relationship breakdown, parenting, family violence, suicide prevention and emotional well-being
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1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Confidential support for anyone experiencing or at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence.
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13YARN - 13 92 76
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
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Standby - 1300 727 247
Australia's leading suicide postvention program dedicated to assisting people and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide