The Matilda Centre delivers research programs that aim to increase the knowledge base around the effective prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
While we do not provide treatment directly, we know that getting the right kind of help for mental and substance disorders is important.
If you or someone you know needs help immediately, call 000.
These crisis support helplines and online counselling services are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The best place to start is to see a doctor. They can provide you with further information and a referral to an appropriate health professional. The organisations below may also be useful.
A national public health information service, including a directory of treatment providers for mental and substance use disorders.
Information and support for mental, physical and sexual health, alcohol or other drugs, and work or study for 12-25 year olds.
Support for eating disorders and body image issues.
AODconnect is a smartphone app that provides a national directory of alcohol and other drug treatment services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
QLife is free, anonymous, LGBTIQ+ counselling and support, 3pm-midnight every day.
Support services for foster care, mental health, disability, aged care and alcohol & drug counselling.
Confidential telephone advice and information service for people who want to quit smoking.
A translation and interpretation service for people with limited English proficiency to communicatie with services through an interpreter or translator.
A national public health information service, including a directory of treatment providers for mental and substance use disorders.
Holistic counselling and support for young people aged 12-25.
A free service that connects you with the mental health support that is right for you.
A national gateway connecting Australian suicide prevention services to each other and the community.
A national support service and website providing information and support about prevention, diagnosis and treatment for mental health disorders.
Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A directory of all national services and information providers for alcohol and other drug related issues.
Provides information about alcohol and other drugs, as well a ‘Text the Effects’ SMS information service.
Up to date information on all aspects of alcohol and drug use relative to the families of alcohol and other drug users.
An online toolkit providing trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information about crystal methamphetamine (ice) for the Australian community.
An online portal to help school communities access accurate, up-to-date drug education resources and prevention programs.
A directory for alcohol and other drug services specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people.
Drug and alcohol information for LGBTIQA+ communities.
This website provides evidence-based information, training and resources to assist with the management of co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. The content is based on the National Comorbidity Guidelines (3rd ed), developed by researchers from the Matilda Centre with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.
The Cracks in the Ice online community toolkit has a dedicated section for health professionals to help guide professionals in their practice when faced with issues related to crystal methamphetamine (ice) and provides access to a range of factsheets, guidelines, webinars and online resources for professionals working across a range of sectors.
