HEALTH & WELLBEING
SUPPORT SERVICES
Health & Wellbeing Support Services
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At Taylors Lakes Secondary College, the Student Health& Wellbeing Team works with a number of healthservices to support students.
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​​​Mental Health Services: Psychological Support
School Counsellors / They can also do referrals to other support services
Headspace – Visy Cares Hub, Harvester Rd, Sunshine - Phone: 9091 1822
No Dramas – 423 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine Vic 3020 - Phone: 9312 3000
Online counselling: www.headspace.org.au
Access to Psychologist: make a double appointment with your local doctor to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan. This becomes a referral to a psychologist and allows for a Medicare rebate.
Youth Beyond and Blue- online counselling and fact sheets - Phone: 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline- online counselling / phone counselling and fact sheets - Phone: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline - Phone: 13 11 14
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WESTCASA- Centre for Sexual Assault- counselling services for past and recent incidents/ other services
Website: westcasa.org.au
Phone: 9687 5811
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Sexual Assault Crisis Line - Phone: 1800 806 292
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Drugs and Alcohol Support Services
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Western Drug Health Service-free programs around substance dependence / misuse / mental health issues/ counselling for individuals and families.
Free call 8345 6682
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Family Violence
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Family Violence Outreach Service - supporting women and their children live free from violence - Phone: 9689 9588
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Domestic Violence Resource Centre of Victoria - Phone: 9486 9866
Emergency or ongoing support - 1800 RESPECT [1800 732 732]
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Child protection[24 hours] Call: 131 278
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Eating Disorders/ Body Image
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Butterfly Foundation- counselling/ information/ support networks
Call:1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673)
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Gay and Lesbian Support
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Switchboard - counselling and referrals - Phone: 1800 184 527 or 9663 2939
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Emergency: 000