Mental health for children and teens

There are free services online, over the phone and in person that can help with your child’s mental health.

Free national services

There are free services that offer support and advice for children, and parents supporting their children, with mental health. Find out how to contact them and get helpful information on their websites.

Find out about other services where your child can get mental health support.

Free services in your state or territory

You can get help for your child’s mental health through community organisations in your state or territory.

State or territory Resource
ACT Child and youth mental health in ACT
NSW Child and Adolescent Mental Health in NSW
NT Mental health support for young people in NT
Qld Child and youth mental health in Qld
SA Child and Adolescent Mental Health in SA
Tas Child and Youth Mental Health in Tas
Vic Child and adolescent mental health in Vic
WA Child and Adolescent Mental Health in WA

More information

There are things you can do at home to help your child with their mental health and signs to watch for. Find mental health advice for children 0 to 8 years old and pre-teens and teenagers on the Raising Children website.


Page last updated: 5 November 2026