EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION FAMILIES GUIDE | 23 | EMERGENCY SERVICES FOUNDATION FAMILIES GUIDE 22 Help is available Family members should be aware of where to direct their loved ones for resources and support. Victoria Police typically have an array of resources available to support the mental wellbeing of workers and their families. Additionally, there are various community support options available to the public. Victoria Police specific support resources Wellbeing Services (24/7/365) 1300 090 995 Confidential wellbeing support through Welfare Services, Police Psychology, Peer Support, Chaplaincy and Internal Witness Support. These supports are available to all employees, veterans, and their immediate family members in an ongoing capacity. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1300 364 273 (Acacia Connection) Providing confidential counselling for employees and their immediate family members. Bluespace Wellbeing www.bluespacewellbeing.com.au Providing external internet access to wellbeing supports and practical resources for all employees, veterans, and their families. Equipt App A free wellbeing app for your mobile device via the App store or Google Play. It is designed for all employees, veterans, and their families. TPAV EAP 1300 361 008 Providing confidential counselling for employees who are TPAV members TPAV BlueHub www.bluehub.org.au TPAV is providing a specialist referral service for trauma related mental health for all police and protective services officers. Police Veterans Victoria www.policeveteransvic.org.au Providing confidential peer support for Victoria Police veterans and their families. In addition, there are several community services available such as: • Your GP • School welfare department • Responder Assist - a place of mental health information, resources and training for emergency workers, their families and the professionals who support them. • Lifeline - a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue -free mental health service that provides someone to talk with. • Fortem Australia - free support for first responders and their families • Black Dog Institute - for a free evidence based smart phone app ‘Sleep Ninja’ to help young people with sleep problems and general information about caring for friends and family who work in emergency services. • Headspace – online mental health support for adolescents, young adults, and their parents • ReachOut – online mental health support for young people and their parents • Kids Helpline - free (even from a mobile), confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 – 25 call 1800 55 1800.
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