Need urgent help?

If you are in danger now, call 000.

If you are in danger, call 000

ATEC is not a crisis support or referral service. If your safety or the safety of others is at risk, call 000 now.

If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450.

Get immediate help

  • Emergency services

    Police, ambulance and fire.

    • Call 000 (24 hours, every day)
  • Lifeline

    Free Australia-wide crisis support and suicide prevention.

  • Suicide Call Back Service

    Free Australia-wide service for people affected by suicide.

  • Beyond Blue

    Free mental health and wellbeing information and support.

Other support

  • Blue Knot Foundation Helpline

    Information, support and referral for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.

  • QLife

    Counselling, information and referral for LGBTIQA+ people, their family and friends.

  • Medicare Mental Health

    Free mental health information, support and referral.

    • 1800 595 212 (8:30am to 5pm weekdays, except public holidays)
  • Butterfly Foundation

    Support and referral for eating disorders, body image and related issues.

  • PANDA

    Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia: information, counselling and referral for families affected by perinatal mental illness.

    • 1300 726 306 (9am to 7:30pm weekdays)
    • After-hours text support at panda.org.au/chat
  • MATES in Construction

    Support for construction, energy and FIFO workers struggling with stress, loneliness, relationships or fatigue.

Looking for ongoing support?

When you are safe, counselling can help. ATEC offers counselling in Berwick and online, and free counselling for Cardinia Shire residents at Fernlea Community House.

You can also browse our list of free mental health services for Cardinia Shire residents.

Urgent help FAQs

Is ATEC a crisis service?

No. ATEC is not a crisis support or referral service. If your safety or someone else's safety is at risk, call 000.

What if I need an interpreter?

Call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to connect you to the service you need.

Who can I call any time of day?

Lifeline on 13 11 14, the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 are all available 24 hours a day.

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