Depression & Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed, low, or not quite yourself?

It’s normal to have ups and downs. But if you’re feeling persistently sad, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to navigate it on your own.

At CISVic, we don’t provide mental health or crisis support. Our role is to help you connect with the right services in your community—so you can access the support that meets your needs.

If you need urgent support

If your situation is urgent or you feel unsafe, please call 000.

24-hour support is available through Lifeline:

Call: 13 11 14

Online: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Lifeline provides confidential crisis support, suicide prevention services, and support for people experiencing emotional distress or difficult situations.

Find the right support for you

If you’re not in immediate danger but need support, there are trusted services you can contact directly:

Beyond Blue – support for anxiety, depression and mental wellbeing
Call: 1300 22 4636
Online: https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Kids Helpline – free, confidential support for children and young people aged 5–25
Call: 1800 55 1800
Online: https://kidshelpline.com.au

Headspace – mental health support for young people aged 12–25 and their families
Call: 1800 650 890
Online: https://headspace.org.au

You can also speak with your GP, who can help assess your needs and connect you with appropriate care.

Support may include counselling, mental health services, or help with practical challenges like housing, finances or social isolation.

Take the next step

A Community Information and Support service may be available in your area. These services can help you understand your options and connect with support services for your situation.

 Use the Find services near you tool on this page to see what support is available where you live.