Veteran wellbeing and mental health support

Key information and resources to support veteran wellbeing and mental health.

Veteran supports

Support is available for veterans and their families:

Veteran Central (VetCen) to connect veterans and their families to government and veteran and community support services. Call 1300 MILVET (1300 645 838) or email veterancentral@rslvic.com.au.

Contact the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) for advice and support services for veterans. Visit the DVA website or phone 1800 555 254

Mental health support and information is available at the DVA website mental health support page.

Open Arms provides free and confidential counselling 24/7 to veterans and their families – 1800 011 046

Safe Zone provides specialised counselling support 24/7 for the veteran community – 1800 142 072

Defence Family Helpline is staffed 24/7 with qualified human services professionals to provide support and information to veterans and their families – 1800 624 608

Lifeline provides compassionate support 24/7 for people in need – 13 11 14

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