Support for those impacted by natural disasters and traumatic events
Whether you are directly or indirectly impacted by a traumatic event, it can bring about a range of stressful thoughts, feelings and behaviours for individuals. This can have a profound effect on the mental health and wellbeing of affected communities, emergency services, first responders and those tasked to assist in the recovery effort.
The following downloadable resource provides some suggestions that may help to support your wellbeing during stressful times.
Resource: Support for individuals and communities following natural disasters
Additional support information and resources
Life in Mind has collated relevant services and resources to support those affected by floods, bushfires, drought and COVID-19.
Support for flood affected communities
This page provides links to information and resources for communities impacted by flood disasters.
Support for bushfire affected communities
Bushfires can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of affected communities and individuals.
If you or someone you know has been affected by bushfires and needs some extra support, we encourage you to reach out and access the services available.
Support for drought affected communities
Life in Mind provides a collection of Australian suicide prevention services and programs aimed at supporting rural and drought affected communities.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) mental health support
The COVID-19 pandemic is having ongoing impacts for many Australians. Life in Mind has collated resources and information to support your mental health during this time of change.
National crisis support numbers for individuals and communities
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Text: 0477 131 114
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
- Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- Disaster Welfare Assistance Line: 1800 018 444
- Standby Support After Suicide: 1300727247
- QLife: 1800 184 527
- 13YARN: 13 92 76