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.
Need to talk to someone?
If you, or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or visit your nearest hospital.
24/7 national crisis support services:
Lifeline: 13 11 14 | Text: 0477 131 114 | Crisis Online Support Chat Service
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Standby Support After Suicide: 1300 727 247
QLife: 1800 184 527
13YARN: 13 92 76