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Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)

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If you need mental health support in your language, contact Medicare Mental Health through the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National). TIS National covers more than 100 languages and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the cost of a local call:

To access TIS National:

  1. Call TIS National on 131 450
  2. Tell the operator the language you speak
  3. Ask the interpreter to call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212.

You may need to wait on the line for the interpreter, or the operator may need to call you back when an interpreter is available.

When you are speaking with the interpreter, they will call Medicare Mental Health for you and interpret your conversation.

You can also visit National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) for more translation and interpretation services.

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Not feeling like yourself lately? You’re not alone.

Medicare Mental Health is a free service that connects you with the mental health support that is right for you.

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How Medicare Mental Health can help

When it comes to managing or improving your mental health, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to go.

Medicare Mental Health Centres and Kids Hubs can connect you with a range of mental health professionals for support, whatever your situation. 

Find a location near you, or make a free call to the national phone service on 1800 595 212 (weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm, excl. public holidays).

You can also browse a range of resources and services on this website to support yourself or someone you care for.

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You do not need a referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan to use our services.
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Whether you’ve had ongoing challenges or are reaching out for the first time, everyone is welcome.

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Looking to support yourself or someone else, but not sure where to start? 
On this website you’ll find helpful information and tools to take the next steps, whatever your situation.

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We can help you find simple ways to improve and maintain your wellbeing, better understand how you may be feeling, and find helpful services and tools you can try to live well.
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Reaching out for help can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. We can provide information and guidance for navigating mental health services, and connecting with the right support for your needs.
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It can be hard seeing someone you care about experience mental health challenges or struggle with daily life. We can provide practical advice for things you can do that will make a difference, and how to look after yourself.
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Are you a health professional?

Medicare Mental Health is here to make it easier for GPs and other health professionals to support the mental health of the people they look after. Learn more about blended care, how we can work with you, or find services for your patients with our Service finder tool.

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This website was designed in collaboration with hundreds of Australians. This includes people with lived experience of mental health challenges and the people who support them, health professionals, and service providers.

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