Orange High School supports student wellbeing in a variety of ways, both inside & outside of school. Below are some fantastic resources for both students & parents to help take care of their wellbeing.
Support Services
Psychological Resources For Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Reach Out provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everyday issues to tough times! Reach Out provides personalised support recommendations based on your needs!
Beyond Blue is an organisation who equips people of ages with skills to protect their mental health by driving change & providing support for depression, anxiety & suicide prevention. Beyond Blue can be contacted via phone 1300 22 4636, instantly via online chat on their website & via email where a response can be given within 24 hours.
The Black Dog Institute is a non-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by poor mental health. The institute uses scientific research to diagnose, treat and prevent mood disorders such as depression & bipolar.
Office of the Children's - eSafety Commissioner
The office of the Children's is dedicated to ensuring young people have safe & positive online experiences & encourage youth to act responsibly online. They provide online safety education for both young people & parents to equip all Australians with the knowledge to be cyber safe. The eSafety website is a fantastic resource for parents
R U OK is a suicide prevention charity that encourages Australians to connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with lifes challenges by asking the simple yet powerful questions 'R U OK?'. The R U OK website is full of resources to help anyone who may be struggling from mental health.
Headspace provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds struggling with mental health, physical health, work & study support and alcohol & drug services. Headspace can be contacted by phone on 1800 650 890, via online chat or email.
We are lucky enough in Orange to also have a Headspace Centre at 264 Peisley Street Orange.
Lifeline provides 24 hour access to crisis support and suicide prevention services. Lifeline can be instantly reached on 13 11 14 as well as on their website via online chat.
1800 011 511
The Mental Health Line is a 24 hour telephone service operating 7 days a week across NSW giving those who call instant access to a mental health professional & connection with local care services.
