How to access mental health support in the Mallee
For: Anyone needing mental health support in Mallee
📞 13YARN 13 92 76Find the right mental health service for you or a family member — from GP to psychologist to crisis support — across Swan Hill, Mildura, Echuca and surrounding Mallee.
In a mental health emergency
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000. For urgent mental health crisis: Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000. Mental health crisis line: 13YARN 13 92 76 (Aboriginal, 24/7). Lifeline: 13 11 14.
Start with your GP
For ongoing mental health support, see your GP first. MDAS in Mildura, Robinvale AHS, Njernda in Echuca, and Swan Hill District Health all have GPs who can help. Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan — this gives you 20 Medicare-covered sessions with a psychologist.
Access free Aboriginal counselling
headspace Mildura (for 12-25 year olds): (03) 5022 5444. MDAS social and emotional wellbeing team: (03) 5018 4100. 13YARN: 13 92 76 (any age, Aboriginal-specific).
Psychology and specialist mental health
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you get 20 bulk-billed sessions with a psychologist. Mallee Psychological Services in Mildura: (03) 5023 1234.
Psychiatric care and hospital
If you need more intensive support, your GP can refer you to a psychiatrist. Swan Hill District Health and Mildura Base Hospital have mental health inpatient units. Mildura Mental Health Service: (03) 5022 7700.