Counselling services

The VTC can assist with guidance as to free counselling services in relation to:

anxiety and depression; stress or anger; trauma; addiction; relationship challenges; grief and loss; and dealing with change.  

If you have served at least one day in the ADF, you can access free mental health care. You may be able to access professional counselling by:

• contacting Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling on 1800 011 046

• seeing your GP for a referral to a psychologist or other mental health professional.

Other services available through Open Arms include: 

• peer support

• treatment programs and workshops

• suicide prevention and resilience training

If you are supporting someone you care for, it's important to also look after your own mental health and wellbeing. 

• Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling (formerly VVCS) provides free and confidential counselling 24/7 to partners and children of those who have served. Call Open Arms on 1800 011 046.

• Guidance and counselling for students provides support for students with issues affecting their study progress.

• Counselling and support for families is provided to a veteran’s family to assist with managing challenging life situations.

  For more information email operations@veteranstc.org.au