Your Mental Health Journey Map

Understanding where you are in your mental health journey is the first step toward finding the right support. The Mental Health Journey Map helps you explore your current state of wellbeing and discover tailored services and resources to guide you toward a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you're feeling good, facing challenges, or seeking urgent care, this map describes supports to meet your unique needs.

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Not sure where you're at on your journey? Choose how you're feeling:
I feel like things are mostly good—my mood might go up and down but I’m managing my responsibilities, and dealing with daily stresses without too much worry.
I've notice that I’m not feeling quite myself—I’m more tired, unmotivated, or irritable. I think I could benefit from some simple tools to start feeling more like me again.
I’ve been struggling to move forward on my own—I am unsure how to cope, or might need encouragement from others who understand what I’m going through.
I’ve decided to seek professional help but it’s taking time to access—I’m holding it together, but I need something to help me manage my daily life until I can get access.
Life is starting to feel overwhelming—work, school, or relationships are becoming hard to manage. Talking to someone who can guide me through this might help.
My emotions are starting to take over—I can’t seem to shake this heaviness or anxiety, and I need focused help from an expert to make sense of it all and feel better.
It feels like everything is crashing down—I’m not sure how to keep going, and I need someone to talk to right away who can help me feel safe again.
I can’t manage on my own anymore, and I need urgent, intensive help to feel stable and secure. I have a plan, intent, and the means to end my life.

Focusing on sustaining your wellbeing through regular self-care, healthy routines, and periodic check-ins. Maintenance can include activities like mindfulness, exercise, and social engagement, to ensure mental health remains stable.

Lifeline Support Toolkit

Access practical tools and techniques to enhance self-care and maintain mental wellbeing. The Lifeline Support Toolkit is designed to empower you with resources for navigating life’s challenges.

headspace Wellbeing

Focused on youth mental health, headspace provides a range of tools and resources to support emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and promote a healthy mindset.

Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool

Create a personalised plan to manage stress and stay resilient with Beyond Blue’s Wellbeing Action Tool, offering practical steps for maintaining your mental health.

Looking After Yourself - CCI

The Looking After Yourself resource from the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) provides practical strategies and tools for managing mental health and emotional wellbeing. Designed to help individuals build resilience, cope with stress, and improve overall mental health, this resource offers evidence-based guidance for self-care and personal growth.

headspace - Self Help

headspace provides a variety of resources designed to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Self Help section offers valuable information on mental health issues, coping strategies, and ways to seek support, empowering young people to take control of their mental health journey.

Self-help resources like apps and books empower individuals to manage mild emotional challenges independently. These tools offer strategies for stress management and personal growth without the need for professional intervention.

Black Dog Institute - Resources & Support

The Black Dog Institute offers a range of resources and support tools to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. With a focus on practical strategies, education, and expert guidance, these resources aim to empower people to improve their mental wellbeing and build resilience.

Peer support groups and community workshops provide a space for shared learning and connection. These resources offer support to individuals seeking relief or coping strategies but do not have an immediate need for professional care.

Grow Support Groups

Join a supportive community with Grow, offering peer-led mental health support groups to help build resilience, foster connections, and promote recovery through shared experiences.

ReachOut Australia

Explore practical tools and resources at ReachOut, an online hub for young people navigating mental health challenges, offering guidance, peer support, and tips for building a brighter future.

SANE

Connect anonymously with others on similar mental health journeys through SANE Forums. Access a safe, moderated space to share experiences and seek advice and community-driven support.

FriendLine

Find support and connection with FriendLine, a friendly, confidential phone service that offers emotional support and guidance for people facing tough times. Available to anyone, anytime, FriendLine provides a safe space to talk, offering comfort and companionship when you need it

THIS WAY UP

Take control of your mental health with THIS WAY UP, offering clinically proven online programs to help manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Accessible and effective, it’s designed to support your journey toward wellbeing.

While You Wait programs provide interim mental health support, offering online resources, virtual check-ins, or brief counselling while individuals are waitlisted for formal care. These programs help maintain mental stability during wait times.

MindSpot

Take charge of your mental health with MindSpot, a leading online service offering free, evidence-based programs and assessments for anxiety, depression, and more. Accessible, confidential, and effective, MindSpot helps you build the skills needed for better mental wellbeing, all from the comfort of your own home.

Workplace mental health programs—including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and campus counselling—offer short-term support for individuals facing stress or mental health concerns, helping to manage daily challenges before they escalate.

Beyond Blue

Tailored for small business owners, NewAccess by Beyond Blue offers free, confidential mental health coaching to help manage stress and challenges. Gain practical tools and support to navigate life’s ups and downs.

Black Dog Institute Workplace Programs

Empower your team with mental health education and support through Black Dog Institute’s Workplace Programs. Designed to foster resilience, improve wellbeing, and create mentally healthy workplaces.

University Counselling Services

Easily locate on-campus counselling services with our University Filter List. Find tailored mental health support at your institution, designed to help you navigate challenges and thrive during your academic journey.

Counselling and therapy services provide structured support for individuals dealing with more challenges to their wellbeing, such as anxiety or depression, through evidence-based therapeutic methods and professional guidance.

National Service Finder

Easily explore mental health services across Australia with our National Service Filter. Find tailored support in your state, region, or area, and access resources to meet your unique needs.

headspace Online and Phone Support

Access confidential support from headspace through online chat or phone services. Designed for young people, this service provides guidance, resources, and someone to talk to when you need it most.

Beyond Blue Counselling

Connect with Beyond Blue's free and confidential 24/7 counselling service. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, or life's challenges, a trained professional is ready to listen.

Crisis support lines offer immediate, 24/7 help for individuals in acute distress or crisis, including those with suicidal thoughts or intentions. These services provide stabilisation and connect individuals to further care if needed.

Lifeline Crisis Support

Discover 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention resources through Lifeline. Access confidential counseling, tools, and support to help navigate life’s toughest moments.

Suicide Callback Service

Access professional, tailored support for individuals impacted by suicide with the Suicide Callback Service. Available 24/7, offering phone and online counseling to guide you through challenging times.

1800RESPECT Support Network

Receive confidential support and resources from 1800RESPECT, dedicated to helping those affected by domestic and family violence or sexual assault. Available anytime, with tools to promote safety and recovery.

Inpatient care provides intensive, round-the-clock support for individuals experiencing severe mental health crises, offering safety, therapy, and medical care to stabilise those in urgent need of intervention.

Healthdirect Mental Health Services

Discover a comprehensive directory of Australian mental health services with Healthdirect. Offering trusted information and support options, it’s your guide to finding the right help for your mental wellbeing.