I Need help with

    Grief, loss or trauma

    If you’re experiencing grief, loss, or trauma, reaching out for support to someone you trust can be a good first step towards recovery.

    Grief and loss

    Grief is a natural response to the loss of a loved one, relationship, or pregnancy. You can also feel grief if you’ve lost financial stability or had a decline in your health. It’s an individual process and affects everyone differently.

    Find out more about grief & loss from Beyond Blue

    Beyond Blue

    Bereaved by suicide or a sudden death? Get support

    Northern Territory Government

    Trauma

    Trauma is a response to a distressing event event that may have happened recently or in the past.

    Beyond Blue

    Inter-generational trauma

    If people don’t have the opportunity to heal from trauma, they may unknowingly pass it on to others. This creates developmental issues for children, who are particularly susceptible to distress. 

     

    The Healing Foundation focuses on inter-generational healing by creating a place of safety for Stolen Generations survivors and their families to speak for themselves and be in charge of their own healing. 

    Healing Foundation

    Who can help me in the NT?

    If you are unsure about who to talk to or who can help, a good place to start is your local GP. If you live in a small town or community, your local health clinic or community service are the best places to go, as they can refer you to specialist support.

    • General Practitioner (GP) or doctor

      If you are worried about your mental health, a good place to start is to speak with a General Practitioner (GP), also known as a doctor. 


      A GP can help determine if you have a mental health condition and depending on your needs, may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist or other mental health professional.


      Find a GP near me

    • Remote health service

      If you live in a community without access to a GP clinic, you'll most likely have a health service in or near your community. This local service can support your health needs and may have Aboriginal health workers and nurses who can help you find the right support.


      Find a remote health service near me

    • Community based mental health service

      Community based mental health services support individuals and carers with emerging or present mental health issues. They can also help with issues of addiction, relationships, grief, domestic violence; and housing or financial hardship.


      Find a community based mental health serivce 

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