Links to Wellbeing

Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS)

Links to Wellbeing offers a Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS), which offers free counselling and mental health support across central and southern Adelaide. This service is suitable for people experiencing increased life stressors, noticing signs of anxiety and or depression and a low moderate risk of suicide.

To be eligible for this service you need to live in Central or Southern Adelaide and be 16 years or over.

This service is available 365 days a year from 5pm to 11:30pm on 1800 013 755, with a live web chat feature.

Walk in, After-hours Mental Health Service

Links to Wellbeing offers an alternative to the emergency department when experiencing mental health distress.

This service is in-person, solution-focused, support to help deal with stress, grief, depression and anxiety, after-hours.

If you are aged 16 or over and experiencing distress from an ongoing mental health concern or situation issue, and live in Central or Southern Adelaide, you can present at Noarlunga GP Plus Super Clinic between 5pm and 10pm Monday to Friday. No appointment is needed.

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Grieflink

GriefLink is an information resource on death-related grief for the community and professionals.

The site is based in South Australia with most information, support services and educational activities specific to this State.

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Headspace

Headspace is a one-stop-shop for all young people aged between 12 and 25 who need assistance with mental health, physical health, alcohol, drugs, work and study information and support.

Headspace provide free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12-25 and their families and friends.

To find a centre near you, please visit the website link provided.

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Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline offer free telephone counselling support 24/7 to children and young people aged 5 - 25 years of age. Webchat and email counselling available, please check website for further details.

The Kids Helpline website provides a wealth of information for kids 5-12, teens 13-17 and young people 18-25.

For more information call 1800 55 1800 or visit the website link provided.

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Lifeline

Lifeline provides a 24/7 helpline for crisis support and suicide prevention on 13 11 14.

Lifeline can also be contacted via text message for confidential one-to-one text with a trained Lifeline Crisis Supporter on 0477 13 11 14.

There is an online chat option via their website, which is available between 12pm - 2am (AEST) seven days a week.

Lifeline offer information and fact sheet resources via their website.

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MEGA - Mums Exercise Group Australia

MEGA provides all mothers, grandmothers and mothers to be, of all backgrounds with access to free and low cost exercise options.

All MEGA events are facilitated by volunteer mums who are just as keen as you to encourage others to get out and about and into a healthier lifestyle. Events are also child friendly unless otherwise advertised.

Most importantly MEGA aims to provide a supportive, encouraging environment and there are no lock in contracts or fees to pay to become a member.

Check out the facebook page where you will find links to weekly MEGA sessions in your community.

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MensLine Australia

MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. Professional counsellors are experts in men's health, anger management, family violence, substance abuse, healthy relationships and integrated wellbeing.

This is a free service available to all male members of the public and can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in Australia.

MensLine can be contacted on 1300 78 99 78 or using their online chat service.

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MensLine Australia

Offers free professional 24/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationship, stress and wellbeing.

This is a free service available to all male members of the public and can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere in Australia.

MensLine can be contacted on 1300 78 99 78 or using their online chat service.

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Mental Health Triage Service

SA Health Mental Health Triage Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This service is the main point of access into the mental health service, can provide information, advice in an emergency or crisis situation. This service is staffed by mental health clinicians who will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.

If you feel that you may be in need of mental health support and have never accessed a mental health service before, please contact your general practitioner or phone our mental health triage service on 13 14 65.

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