Find mental health support
In an emergency
If you are concerned for the immediate safety of yourself or someone else please call:
- Triple Zero (000) off campus
- UQ Security (3365 3333) on campus
Tell the person on the phone that you or someone you know is in immediate danger or you're concerned they may pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential wellbeing services for staff and their immediate family members.
See what EAP services are available
Mental Health Champions Network
Mental Health Champions are staff who lead the creation of a culture that promotes and encourages a respectful, destigmatising and supportive approach to the proactive management of mental health and wellbeing.
Mental Health Champions are Mental Health First Aid trained. You can ask them about:
- support services provided by UQ and external organisations
- promoting mental health events and initiatives.
To find a Champion in your area, or learn more about the network or becoming a Champion, visit the Mental Health Champions page.
UQ Psychology Clinic
The UQ Psychology Clinic provides caring and supportive psychological therapy services to individuals, couples and families. Appointments are charged at highly affordable rates.
The clinic is open to the public. It offers psychological assessment and therapy services to people of all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
UQ Health Care
UQ Health Care is a dedicated team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and specialists. They provide care across clinics in St Lucia, Gatton, Annerley, Toowong, Ipswich and Meadowbrook.
St Lucia and Gatton campus services are available to staff and students, while the others are open to the public as well as the UQ Community.
UQ Wellness program
Events, information sessions, and a range of wellbeing services are available through the UQ Wellness program to promote staff physical and mental health and wellbeing.
24/7 crisis services and general support
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- 1300 MH CALL - Mental health access line: 1300 642 255
- Lifeline: 131 114
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978