Your well-being matters and reaching out for support is a courageous step towards healing.
No matter who you are, or how you feel right now – you are not alone, and help is available.
On this page, you'll find a curated list of resources, helplines, and support services tailored specifically for doctors in need.
Black Dog Institute
Medical research institute affiliated with UNSW in Sydney, offering evidence-based training and resources for health professionals. Free and confidential mental health support for emergency service workers and volunteers.
DRS4DRS
Supporting doctors and medical students to care for themselves, their colleagues, and their patients. 24/7 helpline to connect with a counsellor or doctor for confidential advice and support.
1300 374 377 (1300 Dr4Drs)
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service ACT
24/7 helpline providing independent and confidential advice for registered medical practitioners and students in the ACT, as well as for anyone concerned about a doctor or medical student.
1300 374 3772
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service Tasmania
24/7 helpline providing independent and confidential advice for registered medical practitioners and students in Tasmania, as well as for anyone concerned about a doctor or medical student.
1300 374 377
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service WA
24/7 confidential, anonymous advice and referral system for doctors and medical students in WA.
08 9321 3098
Doctors’ Health in Queensland
24/7 helpline where doctors and medical students in QLD can access independent, confidential, colleague-to-colleague support.
07 3833 4352
Doctors’ Health NSW
Confidential service and support for doctors, dentists and medical students in NSW, available 24/7. Independent of all regulatory bodies.
02 9437 6552
Doctors’ Health NT
Supporting doctors and medical students to care for themselves. 24/7 confidential advice.
08 8366 0250
Doctors’ Health SA
24/7 confidential advice to doctors and medical students in SA and the NT. Various clinical, training and educational services to help improve the health of doctors.
08 8366 0250
Victorian Doctors Health Program
Free, confidential advisory service for doctors and medical students in VIC.
1300 330 543 or vdhp@vdhp.org.au
New Zealand Doctors’ Health Advisory Service
24/7 helpline (New Zealand only).
0800 471 2654
Doctors’ Health Alliance
Resources for doctors and medical students, as well as for families and colleagues of doctors in Australia and New Zealand.
Doctors in Distress
UK-based independent charity working to promote and protect the mental health of medical staff to help prevent suicide.
Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
(Helping Australian & New Zealand Nurses and Doctors). Free, confidential peer support for healthcare professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
Health and Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing resources by Avant.
NHS Practitioner Health
Free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service. Expertise in treating health and care professionals.
0300 0303 300
Physicians Anonymous
Anonymous and confidential peer-support for physicians across the United States, Canada and globally – aimed at reducing physician burnout and suicide, moral injury, mental illness and substance abuse and related trauma for families, loved ones and patients.
Shout UK
A 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks in the UK – for anybody struggling to cope and in need of mental health support. Messages are anonymous and confidential.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Suicide Prevention UK
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK available daily from 6pm to midnight.
0800 689 5652
TEN – The Essential Network for Health Professionals
Resources designed by health professionals to help navigate burnout and maintain good mental health. Confidential support for Australian health professionals who are registered with AHPRA or a recognised professional body.
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Medical research institute affiliated with UNSW in Sydney, offering evidence-based training and resources for health professionals. Free and confidential mental health support for emergency service workers and volunteers.
Supporting doctors and medical students to care for themselves, their colleagues, and their patients. 24/7 helpline to connect with a counsellor or doctor for confidential advice and support.
1300 374 377 (1300 Dr4Drs)
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service ACT
helpline providing independent and confidential advice for registered medical practitioners and students in the ACT, as well as for anyone concerned about a doctor or medical student.
1300 374 377
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service Tasmania
24/7 helpline providing independent and confidential advice for registered medical practitioners and students in Tasmania, as well as for anyone concerned about a doctor or medical student.
1300 374 377
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service WA
24/7 confidential, anonymous advice and referral system for doctors and medical students in WA.
08 9321 3098
24/7 helpline where doctors and medical students in QLD can access independent, confidential, colleague-to-colleague support.
07 3833 4352
Doctors’ Health NSW
Confidential service and support for doctors, dentists and medical students in NSW, available 24/7. Independent of all regulatory bodies.
02 9437 6552
Doctors’ Health NT
Supporting doctors and medical students to care for themselves. 24/7 confidential advice.
08 8366 0250
Doctors’ Health SA
24/7 confidential advice to doctors and medical students in SA and the NT. Various clinical, training and educational services to help improve the health of doctors.
08 8366 0250
Victorian Doctors Health Program
Free, confidential advisory service for doctors and medical students in VIC.
1300 330 543 or vdhp@vdhp.org.au
New Zealand Doctors’ Health Advisory Service
24/7 helpline (New Zealand only).
0800 471 2654
Doctors’ Health Alliance
Resources for doctors and medical students, as well as for families and colleagues of doctors in Australia and New Zealand.
Doctors in Distress
UK-based independent charity working to promote and protect the mental health of medical staff to help prevent suicide.
Hand-n-Hand Peer Support
(Helping Australian & New Zealand Nurses and Doctors). Free, confidential peer support for healthcare professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
Health and Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing resources by Avant.
NHS Practitioner Health
Free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service. Expertise in treating health and care professionals.
0300 0303 300
Physicians Anonymous
Anonymous and confidential peer-support for physicians across the United States, Canada and globally – aimed at reducing physician burnout and suicide, moral injury, mental illness and substance abuse and related trauma for families, loved ones and patients.
Shout UK
A 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks in the UK – for anybody struggling to cope and in need of mental health support. Messages are anonymous and confidential.
Text SHOUT to 85258
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK available daily from 6pm to midnight.
0800 689 5652
TEN – The Essential Network for Health Professionals
Resources designed by health professionals to help navigate burnout and maintain good mental health. Confidential support for Australian health professionals who are registered with AHPRA or a recognised professional body.
AUSTRALIA:
Emergency 000
Lifeline 13 11 14
BeyondBlue 1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
NEW ZEALAND
Emergency 111
Lifeline 0800 543 354
UNITED KINGDOM:
Emergency 999
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