Resources

Links to Professional Associations and

Health Care Services

Seasons for Growth
Good Grief
Kids Matter

Alcohol and Anger Management
Alcoholics Anonymous Australia
Australian Psychological Society: Managing your anger
American Psychological Association: Controlling anger before it controls you

Childhood Abuse and Domestic Violence
Family and domestic violence: Australian Government: Department of Human Services
Drug Rehab: Domestic Abuse and Addiction

Attachment Theory
PsychAlive: What is your attachment style?

Post-Partum Depression
Australian Breastfeeding Association: Postnatal depression and breastfeeding
Mayo Clinic: Postpartum depression
Beyondblue: Pregnancy and early parenthood

Birthline Pregnancy

Post Traumatic Stress
Beyondblue: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  
Drugrehab PTSD and Substance Use Disorders

If you need support (Australia):
Lifeline Ph: 13 11 14  – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
MensLine Australia Ph: 1300 789 978.  – 24/7 counselling service for men
Suicide Call Back Service Ph: 1300 659 467   -24/7 service for people affected by suicide
Beyond Blue Ph: 1300 22 46 36.  – 24/7 mental health support service
Headspace Ph: 1800 650 890 – online support and counselling for people aged 12-25
Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services Ph: 1800 011 046
Kids Helpline:1800 55 1800 -24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for people aged 5-25
1800RESPECT Ph: 1800 737 732 – 24/7 support for those impacted by sexual assault, violence and abuse
QLife: 1800 184 527 – LGBTI support and referral 6m-10pm daily

Phone 000 in Australia if you or someone is at risk of immediate harm, or go to your nearest hospital 

Victims of Violence
Office for Victims of Crime: America

Grief
Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement
GriefLink
Grief: Coping with the loss of your loved one: American Psychological Association
Grief and the Grieving process

Anxiety
Reachout: How to manage anxiety
Beyondblue: Anxiety
Anxiety Treatment Australia
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Relationships Australia

Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis and Diverse Needs
Cancer Council of Australia
Cancer Australia: Australian Government
National Cancer Institute (USA)
Childhood Cancer Association
Cystic Fibrosis Australia

About God – My Preferred Ministries
The Lutheran Church of Australia – for those who prefer the traditional
Hillsong Church : Australia – amazing music and worship
Joyce Meyer Ministries – no nonsense and straight to the point
The Potter’s House – Bishop Jakes ‘gets’ trauma, abuse and domestic violence
Lakewood Church – uplifting positive affirming messages