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Mental Health Support

If things feel heavy right now, there are people ready to listen and support you — today, and for as long as you need.

Living with diabetes can take a toll on how you feel, not just physically but emotionally. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or not quite yourself, reaching out is a strong and positive step. The services below range from immediate help in a crisis through to ongoing care and online tools. You don’t need to be in crisis to use them — choose what feels right for you, or speak with your GP or diabetes educator for guidance.

Need to talk to someone now?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). The lines below are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lifeline

Crisis support and suicide prevention

13 11 14

13 YARN

Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples

13 92 76

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression and feeling low

1300 22 46 36

Suicide Call Back Service

Phone and online counselling

1300 659 467

MensLine Australia

Support for men with emotional or relationship concerns

1300 78 99 78

Talk to a diabetes educator

The Diabetes WA Helpline is free and confidential. Our educators are here to listen and point you toward the right support.

1300 001 880

Mon–Fri, 8.30am–4.30pm

About the LISTEN Program

LISTEN is a free program that helps adults with diabetes work through diabetes-related stress and build coping skills, one-to-one with a diabetes health professional.

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Finding individual support

If you’d like to talk to a professional regularly, your GP is a good place to start.

Ask your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan. If it’s right for you, this plan can connect you to psychology and counselling services that are subsidised under Medicare — meaning some or all of the cost is covered for a set number of sessions each year.

Medicare Mental Health is a free phone service that can help you find low-cost or no-cost mental health support near you. Call 1800 595 212 or visit medicarementalhealth.gov.au.

Finding support online

Prefer to start from home, at your own pace? These services offer tools, courses and people to talk to.

Medicare Mental Health Check In

Simple online tools plus advice from a mental health practitioner by phone or video, to help you build confidence and feel more prepared for life’s ups and downs.

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Beyond Blue

A range of digital services including online forums, mental health coaches, helplines and peer support groups.

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Mindspot

Free online treatment courses you complete at your own pace — including a First Nations wellbeing course — or speak with a therapist by phone.

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Not sure where to start?

Our team can help you find the right support. Reaching out is the first step.

Call 1300 001 880

Diabetes WA acknowledge and recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.

We pay respects and acknowledge the important role of Elders past and present, for they hold the memories of the traditions, cultures, and aspirations of Australia’s First Nations peoples, and have taken on the responsibility to protect and promote our culture and leave a legacy for future Elders and leaders. We acknowledge any Sorry Business that may be affecting individuals, families, and communities at this time. As an organisation, we understand the impact that diabetes has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia and as such we promise to be respectful, take lead from the community and walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations in our journey to reducing the impact of diabetes for the First Peoples of Australia.