I need mental health support
We can offer mental health support through programs in Tasmania, which are collectively referred to as ‘Mindset TAS’.
If you or someone you know is experiencing distress, seek help and support from Lifeline 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
In an emergency, call Triple Zero 000.
Access Mental Health is a mental health support, triage, and referral phone line delivered by the Department of Health, Tasmania in partnership with Lifeline Tasmania. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support the Tasmanian community and make it easier to access to the Tasmanian mental health system. Anyone in Australia can call Access Mental Health on 1800 332 388 for: immediate counselling support over the phone information about the Tasmanian mental health system help making a referral to public mental health services.
We can support people with mental illness in Tasmania:
A short-term outreach program for people experiencing severe and episodic mental ill health: Horizons
Horizons is a state-wide program that works with your individual needs and strengths. We support you to find out what works for you to manage your wellbeing. Support can last for up to 26 weeks.
Support for people with severe and persistent mental ill health: Foundations
Foundations is a Tasmanian state-wide, nationally accredited, intensive psychosocial recovery-based program run by BaptistCare in partnership with the Department of Health (TAS).
Mental health support and accommodation in Hobart: Choices
Choices operates in the South of Tasmania in partnership with the Royal Hobart Hospital and is run by BaptistCare in partnership with the Department of Health.
