MindMap ACT
A dedicated platform for young people up to age 25 to navigate Canberra's mental health system. Phone, email and online chat support 11am–10pm daily. A partnership between Marymead CatholicCare and the ACT Government.
External Support Services
If you need support now.
The Alliance is not a support service. For information about child and youth services in the ACT — or if you need to talk to someone right now — please use one of the contacts below.
In an emergency
If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger — call 000.
For urgent but non-life-threatening support, the services below are open 24/7 or extended hours.
Navigating the mental health system
If you're trying to work out where to start, these services help young people and the people supporting them find the right local service.
CNCT — Connecting Young People to Services in the ACT
An initiative of the Youth Coalition of the ACT helping young people and the workers who support them find local services.
Crisis & mental health support
National and ACT-wide services you can call right now.
-
Access Mental Health (ACT Health)
ACT Government's 24/7 mental health intake line.
-
Lifeline Canberra
-
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800 · kidshelpline.com.au
For young people aged 5–25.
-
Suicide Call Back Service
-
Beyond Blue