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Adelaide Child Psychology

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185-191 Bains Road, Morphett Vale

Psychologist here see people who are between 0-18 years old. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (you will have a lower cost).

Psychologist Luke Schneider works with people with video game addiction. Psychologists here work with children and teenagers who need support to overcome fears, cope with challenges and develop their skills, so they can reach their full potential

Psychologists are not able to see new clients at the moment (as of June 2022)

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The cost of an session with a psychologist is $200/230 OR $80/100 if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP

Arise Allied Health

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Tel: 04 8109 2861, Fax: 08 8322 6796   

4/198-200 Main South Road, Morphett Vale or they can travel to you.

Psychologists here see people who are between 7-65 years old. You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (you will have a lower cost).

Psychologist Tarnim Sarkes works with people with drugs and alcohol misuse and addiction. These psychologists work with and support people to progress towards good mental health and to reach their full potential in living a better life.

You do not need a referral to book a session with a psychologist unless you want the Medicare rebate. You will then need a referral from your GP

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The cost of a session with a psychologist is $150 OR $120 if you or your parent has concession card OR $87.54 if you have have a Mental Health Care Plan and can get the Medicare rebate.

Beyond Blue

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They can give you online or phone support and resources.

People of any age can use a Beyond Blue.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

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Free

CAMHS

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3/209 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale

You need to be between 0-16 years to use CAHMS. You need to speak to your GP first before calling CAHMS. To make a referrals you need to call the  referral and triage service called CAHMS Connect (1300 222 647).

They work through the Women's and Children's Hospital and support people who have severe and/or complex mental health needs all over South Australia.

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Free

Community Access and Services SA (CASSA) – Primary Mental Health Service

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62 Athol Street, Athol Park SA 5012, includes mobile and outreach services

Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm

Appointment and walk-in

You need to be 13 years old and over and need cultural and language support to use CASSA, accessed through both professional or self-referral

CASSA supports people from culturally diverse communities. CASSA have bilingual and bicultural workers who can speak the following languages besides English: Vietnamese, Dari, Fasi, Kirundi, French, Swahili, Nepali, Dinka, Arabic.

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The wait time for people who want to use CASSA vary. You can call them for more details.

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Free. They prefer if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan

Fleurieu Psychology

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116-118 Beach Rd, Christies Beach/U8/1 Zwerner Dr, Hallett Cove

​You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP for the Medicare rebate (lower cost)

Psychologists Bronwyn Butler, Nigel Skeates and Peter Davies supports people with addiction. Fleurieu psychology is a psychological practice serving the people of the Fleurieu peninsula and Southern Adelaide.

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There is a 1 year wait time to get a session with a psychologist.

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The cost of a session is $190 OR $61.75/$60.45 if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan. They bulk bill (pay the full fee) if you have a concession card.

Headspace Onkaparinga

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3/50 Esplanade, Christies Beach

People who are between 12- 25 years old can use Headspace. To use Headspace you can complete an online referral from yourself or it can be by a family member, friend, or anyone else supporting you. Your GP or other medical professionals should complete a Mental Health Care Plan if they refer you to Headspace.

Headspace support young people with mental health, physical health, alcohol and other drug service, and work and study support

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Free

Inspired Psychology

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3/176 Main South Road, Morphett Vale

Some psychologists at Inspired Psychology see people who are under 18 years old

Psychologist Sandra Pisaniello support people who experience addiction. The wait time to see a psychologist varies. They have a cancellation waitlist if another person cancels and there is a free appointment for you to take.

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The prices of sessions with psychologists varies. You can contact them to get more information

Kids Helpline

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Online/phone 24/7 support

People who are between 5- 25  years old can use Kids Helpline.

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Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), private 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

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Neami

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4/118 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale

Neami is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.

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You need to contact your nearest service to discuss whether you are able to access support and the best way to access support. To use Neami you can make a referral yourself or a family member, carer, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers can make a referral for you.

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One 82 Consulting

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182 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale

Psychologists see children and adults.

Psychologist Lisa Shanahan support people around managing drugs and alcohol.

Lisa Shanahan is only psychologist who is taking clients. You can get an appointment with her from early July 2022

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The cost for a session is $204.85 OR $76.45 with Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.

Quality Psychological and Counselling Consulting

0402 598 580, F: 08 8451 1543

reception@psychologyonsouth.com.au

4/1 Summerford Rd, Aberfoyle Park

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Quality Psychological and Counselling Consulting supports older teenagers and adults. You can contact them to discuss whether they would be suitable for you. You will need to send a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP to get the Medicare rebate (lower cost).

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They combine the best psychology and counselling approaches to provide individually focused helping

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There is a few weeks wait time to get a session with the psychologist.

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The cost is $190 OR $65.50 with the Medicare rebate.

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Southern Youth Mental Health Service

08 8384 9599

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They support people aged 16-24 years. A referral from Mental Health Triage or GP is needed.

 

Southern Youth Mental Health Service supports those with emerging serious mental illness (it is run and funded by the government)

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Free

Yarning SafeNStrong

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The provide online or phone support.

Yarning SafeNStrong supports people of all ages

They provide 24/7 counselling support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples all over Australia.

Free

13YARN

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Phone 24/7

13Yarn supports people of all ages

This is a crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples all over Australia who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.

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Free

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