Mild Mental Illness
Which health services are relevant? A mix of resources including digital mental health services and low-intensity face-to-face services. Psychological services for those who require them.
Broader non-health support services Community supports such as peer support or social participation and/or lifestyle interventions.
First Nations Specific Resources
Which health services are relevant? Clinician/Aboriginal Health Worker supported culturally appropriate digital mental health services
Broader non-health support services Culturally appropriate GP-led care coordination; Culturally appropriate accessible psychological interventions; ACCHO-led care coordination; Linkages to cultural and social supports; Culturally appropriate family mental health support services for young people.
Sane forums
Peer support is mental health support based on shared experiences of dealing with mental health challenges. It is a relationship of respect that can help you feel understood. SANE has a range of options for anyone dealing with mental health concerns as well as for family, friends and carers.
Grow program
Peer mental health support program
Grow peer support groups are a meeting of peers, made up of people who are striving to develop and maintain good mental wellbeing. Members come together weekly to take part in face-to-face or online support groups that follow a 12-step program for mental wellbeing.
Contact
9228 1411
Even Keel Bipolar Support groups
Mental health peer support groups
Even Keel assists individuals who have been affected by a mental health condition to develop new skills and abilities to maximise their capacity to live within the community.
Contact
0408 202 747
office@evenkeel.org.au
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA)
CoMHWA is the peak body for people with lived/living experience (consumers) of mental health issues. Education and training is offered for consumers, services and community members. Recovery-centred and trauma-informed peer support is available for consumers.
Contact
Gillian King
admin@comhwa.org.au
08 9258 8911
ConnectGroups
ConnectGroups Support Groups Association is the Peak Body for Peer Support Groups in WA and has been servicing the community for 38 years.
With over 700 Peer Support Groups covering health and mental health conditions and life traumatic experiences, its purpose is to ensure the long-term sustainability of new and emerging and existing Peer Support Groups through the provision of training, intensive support and small grants. It acts as a referral pathway and follow-up service for GPs, Allied Health Professionals, individuals, carers, and families.
Contact
info@connectgroups.org.au
08 9364 6909
www.connectgroups.org.au
WA Peer Support Network (WAPSN)
WAPSN promotes the growth of Peer Support and the Peer Workforce, serving as a hub for learning, news, collaboration and support in Western Australia
The network is for anyone with an interest in Peer Support and Peer Work, across all sectors and walks of life. We build knowledge, skills and collaborations for Peer Support and Peer Work through news, meetings and events.
WAPSN provides information, advice, education, mutual supports and useful resources to all WA Peer Supporters. We are a key resource for Peer Workers, people offering Peer Support in their everyday lives and anyone interested in learning more about Peer Support.
Contact
Renai Searle
info@peersupportwa.org.au
08 9258 8911
www.wapsn.org.au
Relationships Australia - Counselling
Relationships Australia counselling services are available for children, individuals, couples and families. Support is provided in person, via phone or online.
LGBTIQ+ counsellors provide a safe, supportive environment for LGBTIQ+ couples and individuals.
Contact
1300 364 277
Relationships Australia: Moorditj Yarning (Langford/Gosnells)
Moorditj Yarning counsellors have strong experience working with alcohol and drug problems, other health concerns such as diabetes, family and relationship issues, grief, loss, and domestic violence. One-to-one or informal group meetings are available. Individual sessions are available in locations suited to the client.
Contact
1300 364 277
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service: DYHSAC
Culturally appropriate family counselling services
DYHSAC offers a confidential, culturally appropriate, and professional counselling service. The service supports people with anxiety and depression or those impacted by trauma.
A visiting psychologist, and a part-time Mental Health Nurse work with counsellors and GPs to provide a continuity of care.
Whilst the primary client group is individual adults, we also work with children, adolescents and families and are able to provide couple therapy, developmental assessment, and carer support.
Contact
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service:Weirn Moorditj (Maddington)
Culturally safe mental health services
Weirn Moorditj provides culturally safe mental health services to Aboriginal clients. A Mental Health Nurse and Counsellor provide targeted in-person psychological interventions and group sessions during business hours. Clients accessing the service experience co-existing mental health and chronic health conditions. The Weirn Mooditj team educates clinicians and establishes partnerships with other mental health services in an integrated approach
Contact
08 9421 3888
ORS:Child and adolescent brief intervention service (CABIS)
Short term counselling for children and adolescents
CABIS provides free evidence-based, brief intervention psychological services. Patients are referred by their general practitioner. The services are delivered by registered psychologists. They are designed to support, improve resilience, and reduce symptomology of children and adolescents aged four to under 16 years with mild to moderate mental health concerns, typically anxiety and depression or problematic substance use.
Contact
ors@orsgroup.com.au
1800 000 677
Youth Focus
Free, unlimited individual counselling and other mental health services
Youth Focus operates a free, face-to-face and web-based professional counselling service for young people aged 12 to 25 who may be experiencing mental health challenges including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety and self-harm.
Group-based therapy provides opportunities for young people to engage in therapeutic activities with other young people in a safe and supportive environment.
The purpose is to provide our current clients with a safe and supportive peer-based environment to practice some of the strategies and skills they have learnt in the counselling room, as well as develop and challenge social skills through connecting with peers and community members.
The young person may enhance existing or develop new skills of trust, self-esteem, better communication, coping strategies, conflict resolution and connecting with others.
In addition to our core service offering of free face-to-face counselling, we engage with communities to educate and build awareness about youth mental health issues and suicide prevention. As part of this engagement, we deliver education programs in schools and communities across Western Australia.
Contact
hello@youthfocus.com.au
08 6266 4333