Phil and Janie talk back to school again, today is National Simultaneous Storytime and raising awareness of mental health with the 25 pushup challenge.

If you need help, whether it be food, transport, utility bills, clothing, mental health etc, here are some numbers to call:

Launceston City Mission: 6335 3000Launceston Benevolent Society: 6344 4213The Salvation Army Tasmania: 6323 7500St Vincent De Paul Society: 6326 5551 The Helping Hand Association: 6391 2498 CatholicCare Victoria Tasmania: 1800 819 447 or (03) 6332 0600 

These specialist organisations are also only a phone call away: 

National Debt Helpline: 1800 007 007 – for advice on financial problems.Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858 Housing Connect: 1800 800 588 – for people who need help getting into secure housing. Tasmanian Government Family Violence Response and Referral Line: 1800 633 9371800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 – for family violence help.Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 – for men with family and relationship worries.Lifeline Tasmania: 1800 98 44 34 – for mental health help including suicidal thoughts.Lifeline Australia: 131 114Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800– counselling for those aged five – 25.Beyond Blue: 1800 512 348 – for mental health help including suicidal thoughts.Carer Gateway: 1800 422 737- if you need help or advice as a carer for someone else.Disability Information Helpline: 1800 643 787Older Australians and their carers COVID-19 Support Line: 1800 171 866 Tasmania Public Health Hotline: 1800 671 738 – for the latest information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tasmania