Mental health and counselling support services
If you are an international student having a challenging time, it is okay to seek help and support.
Mental health services and resources are available
There are many services and resources available. Some of these are available in different languages and with a tailored approach to supporting international students.
If you need to help, contact the student support at your education institution or reach out to these organisations.
If you are looking for a health service or practitioner in your local area, you can access healthdirect's online service finder.External Link
If someone has attempted or is at immediate risk of attempting suicide to harm themselves or someone else, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
If you are looking for mental health care and treatment from a NSW Health mental health service, you can call the NSW Health's Mental Health Line External Link on 1800 011 511
You can also explore the Lived Experience Mental Health ToolkitExternal Link developed for international students with the support of Study NSW.
Organisation |
Type of support |
Phone number |
Website |
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Beyond Blue |
Online chat and phone mental health support and counselling. Help connecting with a mental health professional. |
1300 22 4636 If you have a hearing impairment, connect to the National Relay ServiceExternal Link (internet relay) and ask for 1300 22 4636, or call the TTY (teletypewriter) on 1800 555 677 and ask for 1300 22 4636. |
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Lifeline |
Phone, text or online crises chat support. Online support toolkit. |
13 11 14
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Suicide Call Back Service |
Phone and online chat/video chat counselling to people affected by suicide.
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1300 659 467 |
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Headspace |
Online, phone and in-person chat support for mental health. |
1800 650 890 |
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Kids Helpline |
Phone, email or online chat counselling support for young people aged 4 to 25. |
1800 55 1800 |
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GambleAware |
Phone, online chat or in-person gambling advice and support. |
1800 858 858 |
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Embrace Multicultural Mental Health |
Phone mental health support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. |
0262853100 |
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Transcultural Mental Health Line |
A telephone service providing mental health information and help accessing community support services for multicultural communities. |
1800 648 911 |
dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/transcultural-mental-health-centreExternal Link |