Resources for former emergency service responders

Explore external resources, support services, and practical information to help maintain wellbeing after leaving the emergency services.

If you are in crisis or life is at risk - call 000 or go straight to emergency

If you or someone you know needs support with their mental health, there are many local, telephone and online services available to you.

Any support service or app you engage with external to AT & DPFEM should be based on your own level of assessment for your individual needs. The service providers listed below may assist in your research, but do not represent a recommendation from AT & DPFEM. We recommend discussing your wellness plan with your GP or mental health professional. Healthdirect can help you find a GP if you don't currently have one and FindHelpTas is a useful search engine across a number of different categories including mental health.

Counselling Services

• A Tasmanian Lifeline – 1800 98 44 34 - offers non-judgmental, one-off or ongoing support for anyone having a tough time. (from 8am-8pm every day of the year)

• Beyondblue – 1300 224 636 – Free nationwide telephone and online counselling for any mental health issue. Information and support for depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other mental issues.

• MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978 – free telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytime.

• Open Arms – 1800 011 046 – 24/7 support for current and ex-serving Navy, Army and Air Force personnel and their families

• QLife – 1800 184 527 – Anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 3pm – midnight, every day.

• Relationships Australia (Tasmania) – 1300 364 277 - Delivers a wide range of services including, counselling, education, early intervention and support services.

• SANE – 1800 187 263 – SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

• Working It Out – Tasmania’s only dedicated LGBTIQ+ support, advocacy and education service (support groups).

Android/iOS Apps

• Beyond Now - Suicide safety planning

• myCompass - a free online tool to help identify strategies to manage mood (Black Dog Institute)

• Medicare Mental Health - find digital mental health resources from trusted service providers

• PTSD Coach - The PTSD Coach Australia app can help you learn about and manage symptoms that commonly occur after trauma.