Mental Health Support
ANU Counselling 02 6125 2211
ANU Counselling is a free, confidential and non-diagnostic service available to all currently enrolled ANU students located in Australia. Students currently located overseas are encouraged to make contact, they can advise about alternative support options. No referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan from a General Practitioner is required to register and attend appointments.
Besides ANU counselling, there are several mental health service providers outside ANU campus.
Phone and online support
Lifeline 13 11 14
A confidential phone and online support for people having thoughts of suicide or experiencing personal crisis. Online chat also available (7pm-midnight)
Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT) 1800 629 354
A confidential phone and online support for people having thoughts of suicide or experiencing personal crisis.
Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467
A confidential phone and online support for people thinking of suicide or affected by suicide.
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Confidential conversations with a trained mental health professional; information, advice and referral.
Online chat also available (3pm-midnight)