The Bush Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for doctors and their families located in small rural or remote communities. This award-winning service aims to contribute to the retention and well-being of multi-disciplinary health practitioners by supporting them and their families to successfully manage the stress associated with remote and rural practice.
Strategies include:

• The 24-hr Bush Crisis Line confidential telephone support and debriefing service (toll free from anywhere in Australia)
• Stress Inoculation and other workshops.
• Publications, including self care booklets.
• Informational products to increase awareness of the BCL.
• Best Practice Guidelines to support practitioners following job related trauma.

The service is guided by a Steering Committee made up of key stakeholders.
The number is 1800 805 391 (free call from anywhere in Australia) and all calls are confidential.
To find out more visit the Bush Crisis Line website www.bcl.org.au