Support for young people
Overview
*Extract from Head to Health
A lot of things happen in your life between the ages of 12 and 18; school, family, friendships, hobbies, relationships, among others. At the same time, you may be starting to develop your own beliefs and values, and trying to figure out your place in the world.
With so many things going on, it’s natural to have your share of ups and downs. So now is an important time to learn more about looking after yourself and staying healthy - both in mind and body. Keeping active, eating well, and getting enough sleep are all important, as well as looking after your mental health.
Online help
List of Services
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REACH OUTList Item 1
Reach Out provides online mental health information for young people and their parents. They offer practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times.
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E-HEADSPACEList Item 2
Free, confidential, and anonymous counselling services, for those aged 12 to 25 years.
General Practitioner (GP)
If you need mental health support, a good place to start is your local General Practitioner (GP), also known as a doctor.
A GP can help you understand any medical issues you have and suggest treatment options.
For help finding a local GP in major urban centers across the NT
General Remote Service
If you live in a remote community without access to a GP clinic, visit your local health service.
Your remote health clinic has Aboriginal health workers and nurses who can help you find a specialist in social and emotional wellbeing.
For help finding a remote health service across the NT
Community Mental Health Service
Mental health services in community provide one-on-one or group-based support programs and activities that are tailored to a person or group’s needs. These sessions can offer helpful information, referrals, personalised support, care coordination and group activities. Many services also offer counselling and brief therapy services.
NT Community is a directory to access up-to-date listing of a range of community mental health and wellbeing services available across the Territory.
For help finding a community mental health service near you
Helplines
Sane Australia
Sane has easy to ready fact sheets about mental illness, dealing with crisis, diagnosis, and treatments.
You can also seek counselling and support by phone or online by clicking here
Lifeline
Information and available telephone and web chart regarding managing mental health conditions.
Websites
Head to Health
Head to Health can help you find digital mental health services from some of Australia’s most trusted mental health organisations
MindSpot
MindSpot is a free service for Australian adults who are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, stress, depression, and low mood. MindSpot provides assessment and treatment courses or can help you find local services.
Online chat
Lifeline
Information and available telephone and web chart regarding managing mental health conditions.
