Emergency and crisis support
There are many crisis support services available. Find the one that’s right for you and your situation.
Find support
13Yarn
24/7 support for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students in crisis
Call 13 92 76
Cost of living and housing support
Federation and community services supporting cost of living and housing support through free groceries, financial support, emergency accomodation and everyday needs.
1800RESPECT
24/7 sexual assault and domestic family violence counselling support
Call or chat online
Safe Steps
24/7 family and domestic violence crisis support
Call or chat online
DirectLine
24/7 support for drug and alcohol counselling
Call or chat online
Family Drug Support
24/7 support for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues
Call 1300 368 186
Gambler's Help
24/7 support for gamblers and those close to gamblers and affected by gambling
Call or chat online
QLife
3pm to midnight, 7 days a week
Anonymous LGBTIQA+ peer support
Call or chat online
Mensline Australia
24/7 counselling support for Australian men
Call or chat online
1800RESPECT
24/7 sexual assault and domestic family violence counselling support
Call or chat online
Sexual Assault Crisis Line
After-hours counselling for people who have experienced sexual assault.
Available 5pm to 9am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.
Call 1800 806 292
Beyond Blue
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts
Call, email or chat online
Federation University Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 urgent mental health support
Call 1300 758 109 or if outside Australia send an SMS to +61 480 089 177 and request a callback
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
Call, chat online or text
Suicide Line
24/7 support for suicidal thoughts
Connect by phone, online chat or video
Hospitals and clinics near campus
Ballarat Base Hospital (Public)
1 Drummond St N, Ballarat Central
St John of God Ballarat Hospital (Private)
101 Drummond St N, Lake Wendouree
Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Public)
Level 1, 1010 Sturt St, Ballarat Central
Casey Hospital (Public)
62–70 Kangan Drive, Berwick
St John of God Berwick Hospital (Private)
75 Kangan Drive, Berwick
St John of God Langmore Clinic (Private, mental health)
3 Gibb Street, Berwick
Latrobe Regional Hospital (Public)
10 Village Ave, Traralgon
Maryvale Private Hospital (Private)
286 Maryvale Rd, Morwell
Warragul Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Public)
170 Normanby Street, Warragul
Latrobe Urgent Care Clinic (Public)
42–44 Fowler Street, Moe
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (Public)
41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
St Vincent’s Private Hospital (Private)
59–61 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
Royal Melbourne Hospital (Public)
300 Grattan Street, Parkville
Royal Women’s Hospital (Public)
20 Flemington Road, Parkville
Wimmera Base Hospital (Public)
83 Baillie Street, Horsham
Nhill Hospital, West Wimmera Health Service (Private)
43–51 Nelson Street, Nhill
Warracknabeal Campus, Rural Northwest Health (Public)
18 Dimboola Road, Warracknabeal