Mental Health
Resources
If you need rapid action
Open Arms
Support for current and ex-serving ADF personnel and their families.
Call us to access free and confidential counselling, group treatment programs, suicide prevention training and our community and peer network support mental health and wellbeing.
If you need support right now, call 1800011046
Redsix
Redsix is aimed at helping lower the growing suicide rate amongst the veteran community.
Veterans can download the Redsix app and alert their mates to their current headspace.
Green thumbs up for good.
Red thumbs down if you're not.
When you hit red thumbs down, a message will be sent to your 3 nominated battle buddies.
Lifeline
They offer short-term support for people who may be feeling overwhelmed or experiencing difficulty coping with their life circumstances.
Their support is 100% confidential, by trained Lifeline crisis supporters.
Crisis support will listen without judgement, provide a safe space to discuss your circumstance and work with you to explore options for support.
If you aren't up to speaking over the phone, Lifeline offers online or text support. Which is available through their website.
If you need support right now, call 13 11 14