RESOURCES FOR MEN
Australia
Mental health support
Mensline - MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health and relationship concerns. 24/7 professional support for men - phone 1300 78 99 78 (cost of a local call). Or go to their website at www.mensline.org.au.
Dad's In Distress (part of Parents Beyond Breakup) - Offering a range of services from the national support line which you can call on 1300 853 437, Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday), 09:00-17:00 AET to community meeting, online chat, online meetings and more. Visit the website at www.parentsbeyondbreakup.com/dids or email helpline@parentsbeyndbreakup.com.
Beyond Blue - An Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses. Visit the website at www.beyondblue.org.au/who-does-it-affect/men or call them on 1300 22 4636. You can also access online chat via the website.
Organisations doing great things for male youth
Top Blokes Foundation - improve young male health and well-being (ages 10-24). Check them out at www.topblokes.org.au/.
The Man Cave - Healthy masculinity for school-aged children. Check out their work at www.themancave.life/our-story/.