Auspsych Australia

01/11/2025

Medicare Mental Health Centres offer free support for everyone in Australia, including people who speak a language other than English.

If you're visiting a Medicare Mental Health Centre, the team can connect you with an interpreter through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National).

TIS National covers more than 150 languages and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

No appointment, Medicare card or referral is required.

To learn more, visit medicarementalhealth.gov.au/accessibility or call 131 450 and ask to call 1800 595 212.

12/01/2024

There is immediate, safe, and free support when you’re experiencing mental health distress or crisis.

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) is open 24 hours a day every day of the year, with no referral needed.

From the moment you arrive, you'll be supported by an understanding, accepting team of lived experience workers, who will walk alongside you at your time of need.

You can walk in or call on 8448 9100 to let them know you are on your way.

In a mental health emergency, you can also call the Mental Health Triage Service on 13 14 65.

For more information, visit https://brnw.ch/21wFYNz

14/12/2023

While this time of year can be an opportunity to celebrate and connect, it can also be a challenging time for many.

If you or someone you know needs support, there is always help available.

You can access a range of mental health and wellbeing support via phone call and online chat.

Head to Health
📱 1800 595 212
💻 www.headtohealth.gov.au
🔹 Talk to a mental health professional and be connected with supports that best meet your needs.

Lifeline
📱 13 11 14
💻 www.lifeline.org.au
🔹 24/7 crisis and su***de prevention support.

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)
📱 1800 013 755
💻 www.letss.org.au
🔹 Afterhours (5 pm-11:30 pm) non-clinical support provided by people with a lived experience.

13 YARN
📱 13 92 76
💻 www.13yarn.org.au
🔹 24/7 crisis support for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

Regional Access
📱 1300 032 186
💻 saregionalaccess.org.au
🔹 24/7 counselling and support for people 15+ years living or working in regional South Australia.

Parent Helpline
📱 1300 364 100
💻 www.cafhs.sa.gov.au/services/parent-helpline
🔹 24/7 advice on child wellbeing and parenting.

Kids Helpline
📱 1800 55 1800
💻 kidshelpline.com.au
🔹 24/7 online and phone counselling support for young people aged 5 to 25.

Mental Health Triage Service
📱 13 14 65
🔹 24/7 assistance in a mental health emergency.

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC)
📱 (08) 8448 9100
🔹 24/7 urgent mental health care.

For more information and resources, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/mentalhealthservices

14/08/2023

A reminder of the services available to you

Mental health services in South Australia. A directory of where to get mental health help: crisis, counselling, support, advocacy and complaint services.

17/08/2021

No matter how the pandemic is affecting your mental health and wellbeing, we’re here to support you.

With COVID-19 cases and restrictions continuing to fluctuate across the country, we want to remind everyone that support is available 24/7. You don't need to be in crisis to seek support – the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is available to everyone. Our trained counsellors are ready right now to support you.

Visit the Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service at bb.org.au/2WYG0VJ, or call 1800 512 348 to get support now.

28/06/2021

This includes clients visiting Jill Scott’s office from 29 June. Let us know if you’d prefer a Telehealth session instead.

😷 From 29 June, masks will be mandatory for all people in health care settings.

Masks are also mandatory for people providing personal care services including hairdressers, nail salons, tattoo parlours, day spas and similar businesses (it is not mandatory for clients to wear a mask).

Masks are highly recommended on public transport, taxis and rideshare.

There are exceptions to these mandatory requirements, including:
▪ people with relevant medical conditions.
▪ people under the age of 12.
▪ cases where a mask would create communications difficulties in situations where a mask will impact the provision of care.

Find out more about the requirements for mandatory face masks, including FAQs, at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmasks

Find more information and the latest Direction here: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

04/04/2021

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-03/art-helping-to-heal-post-traumatic-stress-and-save-lives/13256128

Jillian Oliver was a dedicated police officer when she was involved in a serious accident that left her emotionally and physically scarred. She now helps run an 'art as therapy group', which is helping her, and others, recover from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

15/12/2020

Great news for those interested in pursuing a career in the mental health sector

Cheaper degrees will be available for people who want to pursue a career in mental health, Education Minister Dan Tehan says.

20/09/2020

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid+2019/community/mental+health+support+-+covid-19/mental+health+support+-+covid-19

It’s normal to feel stress and worry at a time like this. Find information and resources to support your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

16/03/2020

Clients of Auspsych can opt to have their sessions with Jill Scott via video (Skype/FaceTime) or telephone call in the event there is a lockdown due to the Coronavirus, or they have chosen to self-isolate. Call our office on 8342 3855 to learn more...