Support
This site isn't much fun. It may trigger something for you. The content can be graphic and features real images of my wounds and surgeries. If you need help, below is a list of contacts for different types of help I have found.
Mental Health is No Joke
A simple conversation could save a life
Mental Health Commission Australia
The Mental Health Commission Australia website is a pool of different resources to help you find the help you need across Australia.
Lifeline
Lifeline are here to listen, without judgement and to advocate for equal opportunities for mental wellbeing. We are here for you.
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provide information and support for anxiety, depression and suicide prevention for everyone in Australia.
Black Dog Ride
The Black Dog Ride is not so much a support but a charity raising awareness of depression and suicide prevention.
Open Arms
Open Arms Veterans & Family Counselling was founded by Australia's Vietnam veterans. It is Australia’s leading provider of mental health assessment and counselling for Australian veterans and their families.
Mental Health Foundation Australia
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) is Australia’s first mental health organisation, established in 1930 as the Victorian Council for Mental Hygiene.
Mental Health Foundation United Kingdom
Since 1949, the Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.
Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. With prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
Mental Health New Zealand
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing. Improving individuals, whanau, organisations and communities. Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
Mental Health Org California USA
The Mental Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We are dedicated to proactively creating a discrimination-free society. We envision a world in which positive mental health and well-being is equally enjoyed by all. Our mission is to raise awareness of mental health issues through education, community and support, thereby reducing the stigma associated with mental health and behavioral conditions. Mental Health Org, California, USA.
Corona Virus Mental Wellbeing
A subset of Beyond Blue, you will find a list of resources here if you are suffering from anything to do with the Corona Virus pandemic.
Drug Watch
A free resource for better mental health and drug addiction after trauma, surgery and using prescription medicine to recover.
This list isn't exhaustive but hopefully helpful in some small way, if you want to add a resource please let me know using the Contact form.
I'm not kidding
My mental health went in the bin during the pandemic and then got worse after my accident. I don't want anyone to think that this is the end, for me, or themselves, there is always help. You can even reach out and talk to me using the Contact form if you need to talk, no judgement. Just please, whatever you are going through know that suicide is never the answer.