For immediate mental health crisis support or if you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000
Looking after your own wellbeing is just as important as caring for others. Working in primary care can be rewarding, but it can also bring significant pressures and challenges.
Brisbane North PHN encourages all members of the primary care workforce to prioritise their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing and to access support when needed.
Brisbane North PHN Medicare Mental Health Services
Medicare Mental Health Centres provide free, immediate, short to medium-term, mental health supports and service navigation. No referral or appointment is necessary, and the centres can be accessed by people living or working in the Brisbane North, Moreton Bay and Somerset regions. For more information and to find a clinic near you, please call 1800 595 212 or visit the website.
Medicare Mental Health Check-In provides free, evidence-based digital mental health support designed to help individuals build practical skills to manage common concerns such as anxiety, sleep difficulties, and low mood. Participants over the age of 16 can engage with the free online tools independently at their own pace, or access additional support from a qualified mental health practitioner via telehealth. For more information call 1800 595 212 or visit the website.
Brief therapy psychological services are for people who need help managing stress, are experiencing mild anxiety or depression, or are experiencing a difficult event or transition (for example parenthood, retirement, leaving school, new job or stressful life event).These free services are available face-to-face and via phone or video call. You don't need a doctor’s referral or mental health care plan. For more information and to choose a provider, please call 1800 595 212 or visit the website.
Free, confidential mental health support, assessment and referral by phone, including connection to local Medicare Mental Health Centres and other appropriate services, please call 1800 595 212. Visit the Brisbane North PHN website for a complete list of Medicare Mental Health Services in the Brisbane North region.
MH CALL is a confidential mental health telephone triage service that provides the first point of contact to public mental health services to Queenslanders. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, MH CALL 1300 642 255 will link to the caller’s nearest Queensland Public Mental Health service.
13 YARN If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter or look through the resources on the website.
Healthdirect provides support options for different mental health problems. Visit their website to browse through the support services and resources.
Please find below services that can provide urgent mental health support.
Lifeline provides a 24/7 free telephone line 13 11 14, text and online crisis support for anyone experiencing distress or crisis
Suicide Call Back Service offers a free, 24/7, telephone line 1300 659 467 and online counselling services for people affected by suicide.
Beyond Blue offers a free, 24/7, telephone line 1300 224 636 and online counselling services for people affected by suicide.
Health Workforce Wellbeing
