Patient Information

Getting Help for Mental Health Issues

Emergency and crisis support

See the Mental Health Helplines

Thinking about getting help?

• Talk About it – Beyond Blue
• Youth Beyond Blue:
  • Who Can Support You?
  • What’s it Like to Get Help From a Professional? (video series)
• What is a General Practitioner (and What Can I Expect)? – Headspace

Services

For all mental health issues

• PatientInfo:
  • Emergency Support
  • Central Coast Mental Health Outpatient and Community Services
• ReachOut NextStep Online App – access the most appropriate support services for you
• Find a General Practitioner (GP) – Health Direct
• Find a Professional – Beyond Blue
• Headspace – support, information, and advice for young people aged 12 to 25 years
  • Gosford: phone (02) 4304‑7870
  • Lake Haven: phone (02) 4394‑9100
• NSW Mental Health Line 1800‑011‑511 – state-wide service available 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Children and Young People's Mental Health – Central Coast Local Health District Mental Health Services

Eating disorders services

• The Butterfly Foundation:
  • Butterfly National Helpline – Eating Disorder and Body Image Issues Support
  • National Helpline ED HOPE 1800‑334‑673, 8.00 am to 12.00 am, 7 days a week (excluding national public holidays)
• Support Organisations and Services: Find an Eating Disorders Service Near You – National Eating Disorders Collaboration

LGBTI young people

• QLife 1800‑184‑527 – nationwide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based counselling and referral services
• Out and Online – online program to improve wellbeing and reduce mental health symptoms in same-gender attracted youth aged 18 to 25 years

E-mental health programs

• Apps and Online Programs – Head to Health
• E-Mental Health Programs: Anxiety
• E-Mental Health Programs: Depression
• E-Mental Health Programs: Bipolar Disorder