If you or another SLS member shows or experiences persistent signs and symptoms of work-related or critical incident stress, you should talk to your local lifesaving support network and peer support officer or contact your SLS state centre where confidential counselling can be arranged. This is similar to an employee assistance program (‘EAP’) that many workplaces use.
There are also several organisations that provide free and confidential mental health services if you are feeling depressed, stressed or anxious.
- Lifeline: 13 11 14, lifeline.org.au
- MensLine: 1300 78 99 78, mensline.org.au
- Kids Help Line, 1800 551 800, kidshelpline.com.au
- Suicide call back service, 1300 659 467, suicidecallbackservice.org.au
These organisations can also assist you with more information and advice about mental health: