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If you or someone you know is having trouble coping mentally with any aspect of their pet, including grief or bereavement after the loss of a loved animal, there are many options for support. Here are some - most are Australia-wide, some are ACT-specific. These services, other than the Vet-specific services listed below, are available to clients and vets alike.

Free 24 Hour Helplines

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Lifeline (131 114)
MensLine (1300 789 978)
beyondblue (1300 224 636)
SuicideLine (1300 651 251)
Kids Helpline (1800 551 800)
SANE Australia (1800 187 263)

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GP (Medicare Subsidised Support)

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See your regular GP to get a Mental Health Care Plan,

which gives you access to:

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6 initial counselling sessions subsidised by Medicare

(after first GP consultation)

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4 further counselling sessions subsidised by Medicare

(after second GP consultation)

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Counselling


Sites to find a counsellor, psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist
A counsellor recommended by Brudine (ie the options that Fiona recommended to Annie who are also happy to be on this page)

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Grief/Bereavement Support

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Wendy Till, Social Worker, TODO:best contact details?
DAS person

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For Vets

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For AVA Members
Australian Veterinary Association Telephone Counselling Service (1800 337 068)

AVA Vet Health/https://www.ava.com.au/VetHealth

Counselling

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