Social Supports
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are thrilled to announce that something truly special is on the horizon!
At Universal Dreamland, we've been hard at work crafting a brand new social support system designed with YOU (the artist) in mind.
As we continue to strive for meaningful connections and positive impact within our community, we're dedicated to enhancing the ways we support each other through life's challenges and triumphs.
Stay tuned for updates as we prepare to unveil this empowering initiative. Together, we'll create a space where compassion, communication, and encouragement flourish.
Here’s a list of mental health social supports tailored for artists and creatives in Australia and Victoria.
National Resources
- Beyond Blue
Offers mental health support, information, and resources, including guidance for the creative industries.
[Website] (https://www.beyondblue.org.au) | Phone: 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline
Provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
[Website](https://www.lifeline.org.au) | Phone: 13 11 14
- Headspace
Supports young people aged 12-25 with mental health services, available online and in-person.
[Website](https://headspace.org.au) | Phone: 1800 650 890
- Black Dog Institute
Offers research-based resources, support, and tools for managing mental health.
[Website](https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au) | Phone: 02 9382 2991
- Mental Health Foundation Australia
Provides general mental health resources and support.
[Website](https://www.mhfa.org.au)
Victoria-Specific Resources
- Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
Advocates for mental health rights and offers support and resources in Victoria.
[Website](https://www.vmiac.org.au) | Phone: 03 9380 3900
- Creative Victoria's Wellbeing Programs
Includes initiatives to support the mental health of creative professionals.
[Website](https://creative.vic.gov.au)
- The Butterfly Foundation
Offers support for eating disorders and body image issues.
[Website](https://www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au) | Phone: 1800 33 4673
- Headspace Melbourne
Provides tailored mental health services for young people in Melbourne.
[Website](https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/melbourne) | Phone: 03 9416 1111
Support for Artists and Creatives
- Support Act
Provides financial and mental health support specifically for artists, including crisis assistance and well-being resources.
[Website](https://supportact.org.au) | Phone: 1800 721 421
- Art of Resilience
Offers mental health support and strategies for managing well-being within the creative sector.
[Website](https://www.artofresilience.com)
- The Arts Wellbeing Collective
Delivers confidential mental health support and resources tailored for those in the arts community.
[Website](https://www.artswellbeingcollective.com.au) | Phone: 03 9281 8000
Counselling and Therapy Services
- Counselling Services via Australian Counselling Association
Access professional counselors and therapists experienced in supporting creatives.
[Website](https://www.theaca.net.au) | Phone: 1300 784 333
Online and Remote Support
- eHeadspace
Provides online and phone-based mental health support for young people.
[Website](https://eheadspace.org.au) | Phone: 1800 650 890
- TalkLife
An online peer support community for mental health, offering a space to share and seek advice.
[Website](https://talklife.co)
Community and Peer Support
- Mental Health Peer Support Groups
Local peer support groups, including those focused on creatives and artists. Check community centers or online for specific groups.
- Artists Supporting Artists (Facebook Group)
An informal community providing peer support and networking opportunities for creatives.
[Join Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/artistssupportingartists)