Support for children and young people

    Mental health is important, especially for children and young people.

    If you don’t know where to go for help, and don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone you know, you might feel better calling a helpline, joining a forum discussion, or trying an online program.

    To find out more, try one of the organisations below who can help you get through difficult times and support your mental health and wellbeing. 

    Online support

    #Chatsafe is a young person’s guide for communicating safely online.

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    Find information and videos about mental health, wellbeing, relationships, alcohol and drugs to help support your wellbeing.

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    Visit COPMI to find out about mental illness and how to get help if you need it.

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    This is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available via WebChat, phone or email anytime and for any reason.

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    Here you can get free, confidential, and anonymous counselling services, for those aged 12 to 25 years.

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    Get online mental health information for young people and their parents. Find practical support, tools and tips to help you get through anything from everyday issues to tougher times.

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    Local support

    Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

    If you need emergency support for yourself or someone experiencing a mental health crisis you can call the NT Mental Health Line - 1800 682 288.

    This is a free, confidential 24-hour hotline

    To find NT services and supports for children and young people

    Visit NT Government

    Community Based Mental Health Services for Children and Young People

    Community based mental health services support individuals and carers with emerging or present mental health issues. They can also help with issues of addiction, relationships, grief, domestic violence; and housing or financial hardship.

    To find a community based mental health service

    Visit NTCOSS

    General Practitioner (GP) or doctor

    A good place to start if you’re struggling with your mental health and you are looking for support, is your local General Practitioner (GP), also known as a doctor.

    To find a GP in the NT

    Visit healthdirect
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