TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOURSELF

• Allow time to regain a sense of normality.
• Recognise when it's getting too much and if you're feeling overwhelmed, seek extra support.
• Talk to someone you trust to help put things into perspective.
• Develop an action plan and write it down.
• Take care of yourself and try to get back to your normal routine. Eat, exercise, and sleep.
• Get help and lean on family and friends. 
• Consider professional help if you don't feel some return to normal after four weeks.
• Support children by providing comfort, limiting exposure to media, and encouraging questions.

FREE MENTAL HEALTH COACHING

A free mental health coaching program developed by Beyond Blue is now available in South Eastern NSW.

NewAccess, delivered in conjunction with Wellways and COORDINARE, is a six-session program offering practical advice on how to manage the pressures, worries and stresses of life.

The program is free, completely confidential and available in-person, over the phone or by video call.  

Find out more here.

TALK TO SOMEONE YOU TRUST INCLUDING YOUR DOCTOR

When you are experiencing stress or worry, or feeling overwhelmed, it can help to talk about what you are going through.

Talking to people you trust can be a good source of support. If you are not comfortable doing this, there are other people that can help including your doctor.

Your doctor will also be able to advise you about online therapies and self-help options available near you.

FIND ONLINE SUPPORT & RESOURCES

• Visit the Australian Government's digital mental health gateway: the Head to Health website. It brings together apps, online programs, online forums, phone supports, treatment options and resources at headtohealth.gov.au.
• call a free telephone health coaching service such as Get Healthy NSW on 1300 806 258.
• download a free self-help app to manage drug and alcohol concerns such as Hello Sunday Morning.
• get facts about alcohol and other drugs on the Your Room website.

FIND LOCAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

Mental health and suicide prevention, as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation, are key priorities for COORDINARE. For information on services within South Eastern NSW you can:

• view a list of all COORDINARE's funded mental health and suicide prevention programs
• find information about local drug and alcohol services on COORDINARE's drug and alcohol support page.

Have you been impacted by bushfires? It can help to talk about what you’ve been through and how you’re feeling. Find out more on our bushfire support page.

CALL AN EXISTING HELPLINE

• Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
• Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or
  suicidecallbackservice.org.au
• MensLine: 1300 789 978 or mensline.org.au
• QLife: 1800 184 527 or qlife.org.au
• 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
• Alcohol and Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
• Family Drug Support Line: 1300 368 186
• Stimulant Treatment Line: 1800 10 11 88