COVID-19

Reliable and valid information on COVID, how you can protect yourself and further supports available can be found on at the Department of Health and Human Services website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. 

Individuals who suspect they have COVID-19 can call 1800 675 398.

Beyond Blue and the Australian Psychological Society have produced the following information to help you look after your mental health in response to COVID-19:

• https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak
• https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/d7cb8abd-3192-4b8f-a245-ace9b8ef44d5/20APS-IS-COVID-19-Isolation-P1.pdf
• https://www.psychology.org.au/COVID-19-Australians

Adolescents are encouraged to read the following information produced by Headspace: 

• https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

The Raising Children's Network have produced the following information to help parents support their children in response to COVID-19:

• https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/coronavirus-and-children-in-australia#talking-to-children-about-coronavirus-covid-19-nav-title

Parents in Victoria can also call 'Parentline', ​a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old, on 13 22 89.

As of 30-3-2020, the Federal Government is supporting online or telehealth consultations for all Australians through. Whilst clinicians at Inner North are offering online consultations, we are also evaluating clients needs on a case by case basis. Visit 'About Us' and contact the clinician directly about your circumstances.

Find below a link to the 'Inner North - Telehealth Services Policy' for information about telehealth.