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The following are a list of resources which you might find helpful. WhatsUp? Counselling takes no responsibility for the information provided by these websites nor is it suggested that these are a substitute for seeing a Counsellor.
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Australian Government. Department of Health and Ageing
http://www.alcohol.gov.au
Information on alcohol-related health, science and news provided by the Australian Government with useful links and websites.
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
http://www.turningpoint.org.au/
Turning Point provides a wide range of specialist treatment and support services to people affected by alcohol and drug use. Services can be accessed by phone or online. Turning Point’s statewide telephone services network operates 24 hours, seven days.Trained counsellors provide information and referral to the public and to health professionals. PH: 1800 888 236
Anger Management
Australian Psychological Society
http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/anger/
Tip sheet about anger problems and strategies for managing anger.
Mental Help Net
http://www.mentalhelp.net
Detailed information about a variety of topics and suggestions for anger management.
Bipolar Disorder
SANE Australia
http://www.sane.org
Operates a Helpline, website and provides information for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends.
Depression
Beyond Blue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
An Australian website providing detailed information on a range of mental health issues, as well as providing links with other useful sites.
http://www.depressionet.com.au
Provides information, resources and support for people with depression, and for their family and friends.
Domestic Violence
http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/voc
Fact sheets and information about AVOs, legal advice, housing assistance, in addition to an extensive list of referrals for counselling and further support.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Foundation
http://www.edf.org.au
Resources, support groups and information on eating disorders.
Gambling
Relationships Australia
http://www.relationships.com.au
Relationships Australia provides a range of services to help where gambling is a problem for relationships.
St. Vincent's Hospital Sydney Gambling Treatment Program
http://wwwsvh.stvincents.com.au/gambling/gambling.htm
Provides counselling and clinical intervention for people with gambling problems.
Salvo Care Line
http://www.salvos.org.au
Provides information on dealing with problem gambling. Links to Salvation Army Residential Treatment Program and Salvation Army Problem Gambling Centre.
Grief and Loss
Beyond Blue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
An Australian website providing detailed information on a range of mental health issues, as well as providing links with other useful sites.
The National Association for Loss and Grief
http://www.nalag.org.au
Information on services available, publications and links for people experiencing grief following the loss of someone close to them.
Relationships
MensLine
http://www.menslineaus.org.au
Information on various men's issues including relationships.
Relationships Australia
http://www.relationships.com.au
Information on services provided by Relationships Australia as well as information on a range of relationship topics.
Sexual Assault
New South Wales Rape Crisis Centre
http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au
Comprehensive information, fact sheets and list of services available for those who have experienced rape or sexual assault. Includes sexual assault telephone and online counselling service.
Sexual Orientation
ACON Community Health and Action
http://www.acon.org.au
Provides information and health promotion especially with the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities.
http://www.glcsnsw.org.au
A volunteer based anonymous and confidential information and referral service for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people. This organisation has a counselling and information line open seven days a week from 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm:
8594 9596 (metropolitan)
1800 184527 (outside Sydney)
The Gender Centre
http://www.gendercentre.org.au
Website offers a range of services and information for people with gender issues, their partners, families and friends.
Suicide Prevention
Lifeline
http://www.lifeline.org.au
Provides information, resources and links on suicide awareness and prevention as well as contact details for where to get help. Provides a 24 hour counselling service (131114).
Salvo Care Line
http://www.salvos.org.au
Phone line (1300 363 622). Information on support services for people with personal issues such as loneliness, depression, grief, anger, stress, parenting and relationship problems.
Suicide Helpline
http://www.suicidehelpline.org.au
Victorian based organisation providing useful information to assist people who know of someone who might be suicidal.
Suicide Prevention Australia
http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org
National umbrella body promoting community awareness, collaboration, information sharing and related events.
Trauma
Australian Centre for Post Traumatic Mental Health
http://www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au
Provides information, including referral resources about trauma and its effects, with excellent links to other websites related to the topic.