Dolly's Dream launches free mental health support line for regional and rural Australia

Access to suitable support at the right time can make a critical difference, wherever you're located.

The Dolly's Dream Support Line offers more accessible mental health support for prevention and early intervention in areas where support for children, teens and adults isn't as readily available as in metropolitan Australia.

Tick and Kate Everett, whose 14-year-old daughter Dolly took her own life in 2018 following sustained and ongoing bullying, said nurturing and strengthening mental health in regional and rural areas, especially in young people, is imperative.

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"Support from a mental health professional isn't cheap and it's not always accessible, which is why Dolly's Dream has partnered with registered mental health charity TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter) to offer a free mental health support from qualified mental health professionals with recognised qualifications in psychology or counselling," Mrs Everett said.

"The Dolly's Dream Support Line can help give parents the language they need to start having difficult conversations with their kids.

"And it offers families the opportunity to access mental health support in their own time and when they're feeling safe and ready to talk," Mrs Everett said.

"If you're in need of help or advice, you can reach out, knowing the content of your call will be treated as confidential."

No referral is needed, and the line is open to anyone who needs support.

Call or text 0488 881 033 to connect with a trained mental health professional seven days a week, 9am-5pm daily and 9am-9pm on Tuesday.

If the team is on other calls, leave a message and your call will be returned.