Stride works with young people to help them to develop positive life skills so they can achieve their goals and dreams. Sometimes however it is easy to get caught up and feel like there is no way out because life has become too overwhelming. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your problems and would like to talk to someone then please call one of the support organisations below.

Telephone Counselling and Information Services

Lifeline 131114

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 www.kidshelp.com.au
Kids Help Line is a national telephone and web based counselling service for young people aged 5 to 18 years - it is free, anonymous and confidential.

Care Ring 13 61 39

Grief Line (03) 9596 7799

Info exchange www.infoxchange.net.au

Drug & Alcohol Problems

Alcoholics Anonymous (03) 9429 1833

Buoyancy Foundation - counselling & support for illicit drug users (03) 9429 3322

Direct Line - Anonymous Counselling, Information and Referral (03) 9416 1818

Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (24 hrs) (03) 9416 3611

Australian Drug Foundation www.adf.org.au

Sexual Assault - CASA Forum for information about sexual assault in Victoria - 1800 806 292
www.casa.org.au

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders Foundation of Vic (03) 9885 0318 www.eatingdisorders.org.au
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria is a non-profit organisation which aims to support those affected by eating disorders, and to better inform the community about disordered eating.

Mental Health

Depression - Beyondblue www.beyondblue.org.au
Describes the common symptoms of depression;
Provides information about the causes and treatments of depression;
Gives examples of genuine treatment experiences;
Provides links to other information services and support groups; and
Communicates hope and stories of recovery