Mental Health in Primary Schools

External Services Directory

Service Provider	Website Link	Type of Service	Service Description	Contact Details
	Melton City Council	Free and low-cost programs provided by local Council	Melton City Council offers free and low-cost programs for all ages, abilities and interests at a local community centre. See Melton Learning Directory.	Ph: 03 9747 7200 mld@melton.vic.gov.au
	St Vincent de Paul Society	Welfare Assistance	The St Vincent de Paul Society offers services that help people in need. This service is free and confidential.	To receive assistance call 1800 305 330 – on providing your postcode you will be redirected to the nearest call centre. Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.00pm (most metropolitan locations) except public holidays.
	The Salvation Army	Welfare Assistance	Services include Aged Care, Asylum Refugee Services, Family Assistance, Finding Employment, Housing, Youth Services, etc.	Ph: 13 SALVOS (13 72 58)
	Good Shepherd	Support services for women, girls and families	Good Shepherd is a not-for-profit that specifically supports women, girls and families. Their services include: no interest loans, financial services, child and youth education programs, and family counselling.	Ph: 03 9495 9600
	Royal Children’s Hospital	Paediatrician	RCH provides this as a free service. There is a wait list.	Patient Advocate: 03 9345 5522. The GP can send the referral letter to General Medicine. Enquiries can be sent to: enquiries.genmed@rch.org.au
	Foodbank	Food relief	Food relief right across Victoria.	Yarraville Ph: 03 9362 8300
	CatholicCare	Family Wellbeing Support Services	These services are free for children and teenagers up to 18 years, and parents for up to 12 months. They also offer up to 4 group sessions with 8-10 children. There will be an intake meeting. Parent sessions can take place at their home or onsite. They can self refer or the school can refer. Programs include: Stress Busters! This program helps primary school aged children to understand and manage their anxietyand anger. (Four-week program, Melton & Shepparton). DRUMBEAT is a group program for children aged 10-14, using hand drumming to explore topics such as peer pressure, bullying, emotions, identity, belonging, social responsibility and teamwork. The program increases confidence and self-esteem, and helps participantsbuild positive relationships with their peers, family and community. (Ten-week program). Seasons for Growth is an education program for children, young people or adults who have experienced significant change or loss. It is led by trained Companions and can be run in schools, parishes and community and health care settings. (Six-week program). The Girls Resilience program assists girls to build resilience in their every day lives. The program helps to build respectful relationships, increase self-confidence and self-esteem, knowledge of self-care and mental health. (Eight-week program, Ballarat & Mildura). The Emotikids program teaches kids how to deal with strong emotions from an early age and can help to prevent or mitigate mental health issues, and enable kids to identify when they need support. The Emotikids program runs every school term, and is aimed at 5-7-year-old children who are showing signs of increased worry or anger. (Six-week program, Melton & Shepparton).	Madison: 0482 161 972 madison.millington@catholiccarevic.org.au
	MacKillop Family Services	Family Support Service	MacKillop provides foster care, family support, alternative education and disability services.	Melton Ph: 03 8746 0500
	Beyond Blue	Online and phone counselling service	Ring to speak to someone about anxiety or depression for yourself, a friend or family member. Telephone counselling (local call costs apply), all webchats are free.	Ph: 1300 22 4636
	Kids Helpline	Online and phone counselling service	Free 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.	Ph: 1800 551 800
	headspace	Online and phone counselling service	headspace is an anonymous, confidential and free mental health support for young people and their family. They provide early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds.	Ph: 1800 650 890
	Lifeline	Crisis support service	Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.	Ph: 131 114
	MensLine	Counselling service for men	MensLine Australia is a free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.	Ph: 1300 789 978
	CatholicCare	Counselling – Individual and Relationship	Consession card holders for individuals = $20 and adult individual full fee = $50; Relationship counselling with consession card = $20 and full fee = $100. The wait list is currently a couple of months. No referral required.	Family, Relationships & Wellbeing Manager: Susan Vasnaik: 0491 153 348. Madison can come out to discuss the free Family Mental Health Support Services being offered.
	The Orange Door	Family Support Service	Sometimes when things at home or in a relationship are not OK, or families are worried about the wellbeing of their children, The Orange Door can help you get the support you need, quickly and easily. It’s free and you don’t need a referral.	Melton Ph: 1800 271 046
	Child protection – DFFH Services	Child protection service	The Victorian Child Protection Service is specifically targeted to support those children and young people at risk of harm.	West Division: 1300 360 462. After hours Child Protection Emergency Service – 13 12 78 (5.00pm to 9.00am Monday – Friday, 24 hours on weekends and public holidays).

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