New Mental Health Advice Line

The Mental Health Advice Line is a state-wide Victorian phone service that provides immediate, expert mental health advice from a registered mental health professional, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

By calling one state-wide number 1300 280 737 Victorians of all ages and backgrounds will now have speedy access to clear expert advice, referral and information about the full spectrum of mental health issues.  Calls from anywhere in Victoria are charged at the cost of a local call (mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate).

The service commenced in the Barwon-South Western and Grampians regions on Monday 30 November and will be rolled out across the state over the next two weeks.  The roll-out will culminate with the Minister for Mental Health launching the service state-wide on Thursday 10 December 2009.

The Mental Health Advice Line is one of the initiatives under the Because Mental Health Matters: Victorian Mental Health Reform Strategy 2009-2010.  It was established in response to the low level of literacy about mental health problems in the community – people do not always know who to turn to for help.

For more information phone contact Leanne Roberts on 9096 8548 or visit the Mental health Advice Line website.