Supporting Students Through COVID 19
We are living through a really difficult time with social distancing and being isolated from friends and our support structures. Many students may be feeling anxious about a range of things.
The Student Services Team will continue to offer support to Elizabeth College students during normal school hours. Outside of school hours and during school break students should use the external agencies listed below.
To make an appointment to speak with an EC counsellor students and parents can phone Sarah on 62356559 or email on sarah.newcombe@education.tas.gov.au during school hours. All appointments are currently being conducted by phone or teleconference.
If you require urgent mental health support outside of school hours please contact:
Emergency Services – ph 000
Your Local General Practitioner (GP)
Mental Health Helpline – ph 1800 332 388 https://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/service_information/services_files/mental_health_services/mental_health_service_helpline
eheadspace – ph 1800 650 890
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Lifeline – ph 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/tasmania/tasmania-home
Kids Helpline – ph 1800 551 800
The following external agencies provide great information and services for young people.
eheadspace – Offer a confidential, free and secure space where young people 12 – 25yrs or their family can chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional.
Ph 1800 650 890 or go to https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
The Link – Youth Health Services
Need some help? If you would like to talk to a Youth Health Worker, give them a call on
Ph 03 6231 2927 or go to https://thelink.org.au/
REACHOUT.COM
BLACKDOG INSTITUTE
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/
COVID 19 Information
Latest information about COVID- 19
It is important to get facts and gather information that is credible and up to date. Here are some reputable links that will give you the latest information and advice on COVID-19:
- Tasmanian Government Site for Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)
https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/
- Australian Government Department of Health
- For translated Coronavirus Resources from the Australian Government
- World Health Organisation https://www.who.int/
- National Coronavirus Helpline Call 1800 020 080
(operates 24/7 to provide covid-19 information)