Trauma and grief support in Hunter New England LHD

Trauma, grief, and loss are natural responses to distressing events, and everyone experiences them differently. These feelings can sometimes be overwhelming.

Explore the resources available for information on trauma, grief, loss, and local support services to help you find the support you need.

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If you or someone you know is at life-threatening risk, call 000 for immediate help.

Mental health support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week via the following crisis support services:

Lifeline - 131 114
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
13YARN - 13 92 76

You can also contact:

Butterfly Helpline - 1800 334 673 (not available 24 hours)
Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511

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Resources

For parents and carers

Trauma and Grief Network

For children and youth

Kids health hub

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP)

How are you going?
How are you going? (Youth)
How are you going? (Indigenous)
Coping with grief
Coping with uncertainty
Understanding trauma

Beyond Blue

Grief and loss

Black Dog

Coping in the aftermath of trauma

Phoenix Australia

Helping yourself

Headspace

Supporting a young person after exposure to a traumatic event
Understanding PTSD
What is PTSD and the effects in young people

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