Beyondblue

Beyondblue's mission is to provide a national focus and community leadership to increase the capacity of the broader Australian community to prevent depression and respond effectively to it.

We aim to build a society that understands and responds to the personal and social impact of depression, works actively to prevent it, and improves the quality of life for everyone affected by it.

Principles for action

• Respect for human rights and dignity
• Strong community involvement, understanding and support
• A population health approach
• Recognition of diversity and special needs
• A co-ordinated and collabortive approach
• An evidence-based approach
• Sustainable action

Please note that beyondblue is not a health service or a crisis service.

We are an organisation devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of depression in the community. We do not have doctors, counsellors or health professionals available to respond to your specific difficulties. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to respond to urgent or personal requests for help or advice.

If you are in need of urgent medical or psychological assistance please contact your local doctor, the emergency department of your local hospital, a specialist mental health service provider or other health professional.

If you need to talk to someone straight away call:

• Emergency appointment with your local doctor (General Practitioner) check the White Pages for the phone number. You can find a GP in your area who has had extra training in mental health by looking at the beyondblue Find a Doctor List.
• Contact your local public hospital.
• beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636
• Lifeline - 13 11 14.
• Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.
• Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.
• Mensline - 1300 789 978.

For further information

Contact	:	beyondblue: the national depression initiative
Address	:	P.O. Box 6100, Hawthorn West, VIC 3122
Phone	:	1300 22 4636
Email	:	bb@beyondblue.org.au

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http://www.beyondblue.org.au