Helplines & Websites
Wanting to talk to someone, concerned about a friend or family member or just want to find out some more information when times are tough?
We are here to help
If you are having trouble with friendship issues, bullying, anxiety, depression or any of the myriad issues facing young people in today's society, we have many staff members available to help.
We recommend speaking to your classroom or home class teacher, Middle College Coordinator, Senior College Coordinator or any member of staff that you feel comfortable speaking to.
The following members of staff are also available to help:
| Role | Staff Member | Where to find |
|---|---|---|
| Junior College Chaplain | Mrs Carmen Walmsley | Mrs Walmsley visits both HSC and WSC during the week. |
| Director of Campus - HSC | Mrs Juanetta Priest | HSC Reception |
| Director of Campus - WSC | Mrs Jackie Minnikin | WSC Reception |
| Counsellor | Mrs Sonia Siebenhausen | via Student Reception at SSC |
| Director of Student Wellbeing | Mr Jason Smith | via Student Reception at SSC |
| College Pastor | Pastor Mark Blackwell | Open Door at SSC, Pastor Mark also visits the Junior College campuses each week |
Here are some helplines and websites that can also help:
Online Counselling
Kids Helpline - Telephone 1800 55 1800
Youth Beyond Blue - Telephone 1300 22 46 36
eHeadspace - Telephone 1800 650 890
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467
Info & Resources on Mental Health
COPMI (Children of Parents with Mental Illness)
Here are some useful apps that may help:
| App | Description |
|---|---|
| Happify | Science based activities for stress and anxiety relief |
| ReachOut WorryTime | A place to store worries, and alerts you when it's time to think about them |
| Headspace | Meditation app to help with stress and worry |
| Chats for Life | Provides young peple with conversation skills, strategies and confidence to have a conversation with someone, helping them to manage the ups and downs of everyday life |
| MindShift | Helps young people cope with anxiety |
| ReachOut Breathe | Helps reduce the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety |
| Smiling Minds | Meditation app to help with stress and worry |