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NT, Australia
12 beds available but only 8 are funded for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The Caretaker is on site 24hrs / day but the office not open at weekends. Staff rostered 7 days.
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Alcohol Awareness & Family Recovery
NT, Australia
Recovery program offers individual counselling, education, coping skills and group sharing to those with drug or alcohol addiction as well as their family members. Have Counsellors at Bathurst Island, Melville Island, Wadeye (Port Keats) and Belyuen.
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Donnybrook
WA, Australia
Support group for those with alcohol abuse issues. Contact Central Service Office on 9325 3566 for more details - 24 hour service
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Margaret River
WA, Australia
Support for persons recovering from the effects of alcohol abuse. Contact Central Service Office on 9325 3566 for more details - 24 hour service
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WA, Australia
Support group and an information and referral service for carers of children with autism in the local area. This is a network that provides information and local support , from parent to parent, for children with Autism and other speccial needs.
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WA, Australia
Sobering Up Shelter offers overnight stays to clients under the influence of alcohol through police & hospital referrals. 19 beds.
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WA, Australia
Established in response to the needs of men, families and communities in the Broome Shire Facilities available to men to 'drop-in' for refreshments, bathroom and laundry facilities *NO ACCOMMODATION*. Individual/Relationship counselling. Alcohol & Drug Counselling. Group programs. Community Outreach. Training. Anger Management. General Support for Men
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Wheatbelt Community Drug Service Team
WA, Australia
Holyoake provides a unique range of alcohol and other drug programs, support, information and skills to families and education and training to professionals and the community. Local support for individuals, families and communities to prevent and reduce the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. The local Community Drug Service Teams help individuals and families to prevent and resolve alcohol and other drug problems. They also work in the community providing education, information and support to community groups and professional services to prevent and reduce local drug problems. The service is free and confidential. Individual counselling and group work Education and information Advice and consultation to professional services Support to the local community to prevent and reduce drug related problems. Midland: (08) 9274 7055 Wheatbelt Drug Service Team Northam: (08) 9621 1055
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CAMHS North is a multidisciplinary team offering assessment, counselling and therapy for children up to the age of 18 and their families. Service is for those with a severe or complex mental illness. Team consists of psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, a clinical nurse specialist and a consultant child psychiatrist. For more information about referral phone The Mental Health Services Helpline 1800 332 388. Fax (02)6273 1788
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Dementia Carer Support Service
TAS, Australia
Service offers information to carers and the wider community about dementia, support and counselling, support groups, education programs to carers and their families. Referrals to other services as appropriate.
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WA, Australia
In Armadale, providing family support for families who are lonely and isolated
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Launceston
TAS, Australia
The primary purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to stay sober and to help others to achieve sobriety. Phone for meeting times and contact telephone numbers in local areas.
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WA, Australia
Alcohol Counselling Service for individuals and their families; the Sobering up shelter and Alcohol education
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Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service
WA, Australia
NWMHS & KCDST delivers a comprehensive range of services to the Broome Region. Outreach is provided to remote communities of the Dampier Peninsula and to Bidyandanga and in reach to hospitals and prison. the service provdes Child, Adolescent and Youth Programs and Indigenous Mental Health Programs (including male and femal Indigenous Mental Health professionals). A rooming in facility (Mabu Maya) provides the possibility of culturally appropriate care for those with major mental illness close to home
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Geraldton Community Health Centre
WA, Australia
Range of services to promote community health. Appointments necessary, except for immunisations free clinic Wednesday 8.30am - 6.00pm See individual services for clinic times
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Wagga Wagga Family Care Cottage
NSW, Australia
Assistance provided for parents seeking guidance with sleeping, feeding, child development, behavioural and emotional support with small children. Also provides individual help, group programs and counselling support. Families are welcome to stay for short periods of time during the day. Only two client bookings/day.
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NSW, Australia
Support group for alcoholics. Meetings 8pm Wednesdays in Junee. There are also many other meeting times and places across Australia.
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NSW, Australia
Support group for Alcoholics meet 7:30pm Tuesdays at Hospital Seminar room 2. Al annon family support groups meet Mon 6.30pm at Seminar room 2 contact Hazel 0419 283 691
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Adelong
NSW, Australia
A support group for Alcoholics which meets every second Tuesday at 8pm (Alternates with Tumut)
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NSW, Australia
Support group for alcoholics. Meeting times are 8pm Sunday at the Mercy Hospital in Kiewa St, Wednesday @ 12.00 at St Stephen's Church cnr Beechworth and Nilmar Ave Wodonga, Friday @ 12.00 at Christian Fellowship Ctr, 562 Kiewa St. Friday and Saturday evening Albury Base hospital @ 7.30pm, Sunday 10.30am 949 Burrows Rd Glenroy, Wed 8pm Church of God, 418 Urana Rd, Monday 6pm cnr Railway and Lawerance st Wodonga, Tuesday 8pm 418 Urana Rd Lavington. (Refer to website for more meetings times & places).
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Narrandera
NSW, Australia
Support group for alcoholics that meets Mondays at 8pm at St Vincent de Paul on Main Street. Access is via the lane way.
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WA, Australia
Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen, has been in existence for 50 years as a community resources providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking. Today there are about 30,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups meeting in 112 countries. Meetings are anonymous and confidential. There are no dues or fees for membership. There are meetings in every state in Australia. The Al-Annon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.
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WA, Australia
Parent link provides free service in the North East corridor for childen 0 - 5 The service can be in home visit, one on one, phone support, consultation support. Phone based parent resore which links to local services. Free childs play which is where parents and children get together Next year a parent group is starting which includes. morning tea, links to serivces Updated November 2008
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Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services
WA, Australia
assessment pharmacotherapy detoxification referral and case management. Updated April 2008
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WA, Australia
The parenting line is a free telephone service providing information and advice for people caring for children up to 18 years of age. Telephone the Parenting Line when you have questions about any aspect of parenting and want some information or guidance. You may want to know things like: what is normal behaviour for my child, who do I call when I need a break, how do I help my child avoid drugs, what help is there for children with special needs how can I help my child control their behaviour. Others programs on offer is the Positive Parenting Program is designed to promote positive, caring relationships between children and their parents and to help parents develop effective discipline strategies. Apart from improving parenting skills, the program aims to increase parents' sense of competence in their own parenting abilities, improve marital communication about parenting and reduce parenting stress. Telephone information and one-to-one sessions are offered. Updated February 2008.
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
There are 21 Carer Support Groups meeting monthly in the metro area . These groups bring together carers, relatives, and friends of individuals with dementia under the guidance of a group leader. Members learn skills and strategies from each other and from guest speakers on topics such as difficult behaviour, communication and legal matters.Info is also available on local community resources. Contact Alzheimer's Aust WA Ltd on 9388 2800 or 1800 100 500 if respite is required or for any changes of date and venue. The 4 MSW groups are:- BOORAGOON-Anne Reid Room, Booragoon Civic Square Library, 10 Almondbury Rd. 3rd Thurs of the mth,12noon-2pm MANDURAH :- Lotteries Hse,Anzac Pl.; Tel-9535 8772; 4th Fri of the mth. 10am-12noon. MELVILLE:- Melville Cares Memories Cafe,Jean Barton Hse. Wed 12.30-2.30pm.Tel=9388 2800 ROCKINGHAM = venue tba. Mrs Jean Friend- 9592 7675 .2nd Wed of the mth.1.30pm-3.30pm. All HACC Services are run from the Mandurah Office
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
MSW has 5/21 Carer Support groups-Booragoon, Mandurah, Melville, Rockingham and Willetton.Younger Carers Groups are held only at Alzheimer's Australia WA, 9 Bedbrook Ave ,Shenton Park on the 1st Wednesday each month. Time : 7-9pm.
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
Alzheimer's association have 5 / 21 groups in MSW.These are in Booragoon, Mandurah, Melville, Rockingham and Willetton (City of Canning).Young carers groups are held only at Shenton park on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 7pm-9pm.
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
MSW has 5/21 carer Support Groups in Booragoon, Melville, Mandurah,Rockingham and Willetton(City of Canning).Younger Carers Groups meet the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm at Shenton Park.
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
There are 5 / 21 Carer Support Groups in MSW area- Booragoon, Mandurah, Melville, Rockingham and Willetton. Younger Carers Groups meet the 1st Wednesday of the month at Shenton Park 7pm-9pm.
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Carer Support Groups (Alzheimer's Assoc)-MSW
WA, Australia
There are 5/21 Carer Support Groups in MSW-Booragoon, Mandurah, Melville, Rockingham and Willetton. Younger Carers Groups meet only at Shenton Park each 1st Wednesday of the month from 7pm-9pm
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WA, Australia
Referrals from Ministry of Justice. Male and Female 18 to 65 years with significant psychosocial needs (Mental Health). Updated March 2006.
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Midland Child Development Centre
WA, Australia
Provide therapy for children with developmental delays . Updated February 2008
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WA, Australia
GROW is a community of persons working towards sound mental health through mutual help and a 12-step program of recovery.Small groups of people who have experienced depression , anxiety and other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life. GROW meetings are run by the members themselves, according to a well structured format. During the meeting, members can share their problems, learn how to rebuild their lives and report on their progress. A variety of training, community building activities(including residential weekends away) and activities backs up the essential group process. Ring 9315 1666 for venues and times of meetings.
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Kwinana Early Years Services (KEYS)
WA, Australia
The early intervention program is a free service available to families in the Kwinana area.They have 3 programs : -an early education program, a family support program and a counselling/health program. These programs deliver services that - allow transition to school playgroups in the Parmelia and Medina area; offer protective behaviours training to professionals;skills based playgroups;variety of parent workshops;mum's groups;positive parenting program;children's week activities; protective behaviours workshops and in-school training; and Grounding Gremlins Parenting Workshops. There is a general support for families through advocacy,counselling and information , with referrals to a variety of crisis support services.Support also given to parents with mental health issues and to community members living with a disability.
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Kwinana Salvation Army Community Church
WA, Australia
This is the Church site and from here they administer the welfare services for crisis help and Kwinan Men's Support Service for one on one mediation , support and co-ordination to help deal with broad range of issues such as domestic violence, depression and unemployment etc. The emergency/ crisis help is in the form of food parcels, clothing and food vouchers, linen and some help with payment of Telstra bills. There is a men's Drop- in Centre at the Church three times a week.This is all part of Kwinana Men's Support Group.
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Phoenix West Vocational College
WA, Australia
Is an independent school that helps young people who have difficulty in mainstream schooling. This program caters for the needs of both primary and secondary students. Students who are having learning difficulties or other problems in mainstream school are eligible. Fees by negotiation. Referrals: We make contact through schools, parents and other service providers.
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Alzheimer's Australia Vic - Geelong
VIC, Australia
Alzheimers Australia Vic - Geelong provides a range of support services to people with dementia and their carers, including family and professionals. Education; library; support groups; telephone helpline; counselling and telephone outreach program. All services to family members and people with dementia are FREE.
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Bundaberg and District Disabled Veterans Association
QLD, Australia
To visit members in hospital, assist in completion of documents and claims. Give advice on services, concessions, care of veterans and war widows, provide emergency relief, and protect members welfare.
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Emerald North Student Support Services
QLD, Australia
Provides support for teachers, professionals, parents and children with special needs. Provides and coordinates general education services; referrals come through schools , other agencies or directly from parents. Support for children with special needs of any type including behavioural difficulties and learning problems, any psychological, physical, medical or intellectual disability.
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Family and Early Childhood Service Rockhampton
QLD, Australia
Early intervention; multidisciplinary team; individual therapy (home based), and behavioural advice; family support; consultation with child care services and preschools; serves Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Gladstone, Emerald and Biloela Districts.
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Bundaberg Secondary Special Education Program
QLD, Australia
High school Special Education Program with approximately 110 children catering for all disability categories ( II, ASD. PI, SLI, HI and VI) with ongoing development of resources, currently a large subtitled video collection TTY 07 4154 5385
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Bundaberg Tenant Advice and Advocacy Service Queensland
QLD, Australia
Tenancy advice/advocacy for private and public tenants.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -Toowoomba
QLD, Australia
Meetings held 7 days per week at various locations. For meeting details, client should contact the 24hr number listed above.
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QLD, Australia
Men and Relationships Project run groups for men - all these groups are professionally facilitated in a safe and confidential setting. Face to face counselling also available. Indigenous programme Adolescent programme
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IMPS (Infant Management and Parenting Skills Centre Inc))
QLD, Australia
Provides support for families with well children in the 0-5 yrs age group who are experiencing parenting concerns. Daystay facility.
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QLD, Australia
Provides community based respite care, social support and intensive case management for a limited number of clients. The Project targets people with a disability who have challenging behaviours, and people with a psychiatric disability and their families.
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Child and Youth Mental Health Service Greenslopes
QLD, Australia
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service offers a free and confidential service for treatment of children up to 18 years of age who are at risk of developing emotional disturbance or major mental illness. Multidisciplinary professionals offer medical and psychiatric assessment of mental health. The service is also available to those suffering from trauma, anxiety and eating disorders, self esteem issues & psychiatric illness, and those living with family members who have mental illness and who are experiencing severe dysfunction at home or school.
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Management of Young Children Program Caboolture
QLD, Australia
6 week clinical behaviour modification program for young children (2 1/2 - 7 years) program has been successful for children with ADHD and other oppositional behaviours. The program is run three mornings a week.
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University of Qld Psychology Clinic
QLD, Australia
Clinical services for assessment and treatment for a wide range of child, adolescent and adult psychological problems.Have a clinic also at Herston on Level E at the RBH Mental Health Centre, all enquires through the St Lucia clinic. Currently 2 evening clinics on Wed and Thurs. Fees $40/hr and written reports $130. Can self refer. Healthcare Card discounts available.
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Autism Behavioural Intervention Qld (ABIQ)
QLD, Australia
Hours varyfrom day to day. ABIQ is a parent run, volunteer organisation providing information, education, resources and a support network for families of young children with autism. ABIQ aims to promote the benefits of early intervention for children with autism. In particular ABIQ supports families undertaking home-based therapy programs using Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
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Disability Services Queensland (DSQ) - Cairns Area Office
QLD, Australia
Support for persons with a disability and their families. Provide registration for packages - New Way Forward, Family Support Program. Also provide behaviour management of children who are too young for a definitive assessment (up to 6yrs) who are experiencing a significant development delay.
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Atherton Counselling and Training
QLD, Australia
Pensioner rates available on request. Services to Veterans and their families and some employees may be without cost. IE: if eligible under the Employee Assistance Program Counselling.
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Flexible Support Services Australia Ltd and Ability Care Ltd
QLD, Australia
Logan, day respite for aged and disability, in-home respite, social support, personal care, domestic assistance, bus available to pick up clients in local area, social and recreational activities, home visits, hydrotherapy, monitoring, hairdressing (at centre only), host family respite, overnight respite, lawns & garden maintenance and home care services (Veterans only), emergency respite, advocacy, information, resources, counselling, behaviour management, living skills. Disability day respite Mon & Thurs, if funded can receive one on one activities on Tues, Wed & Fri. Saturday program for disabilities. Aged day respite 5 days per week (2 days at different address).
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Brain Injury Association of Queensland Inc
QLD, Australia
The association offers an information and referral service Qld wide. For people residing in the greater Brisbane area it offers supported accommodation at 2 separate locations in North Brisbane, lifestyle support for people residing in the community and behavioural consultancy and training services
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Child and Youth Mental Health Service (Kids in Mind) - Inala
QLD, Australia
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Inala (Kids in Mind) offers a free and confidential service specialising in the treatment of children 0 to 18 years of age who have or are at risk of developing emotional disturbances or major mental illness. The full range of mental health problems are catered for including emotional disturbances, anxiety disorders, social difficulties, self esteem and eating disorders affecting family and other relationships.
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Wandarrah Neighbourhood Centre
QLD, Australia
The Wandarrah Community and Neighbourhood Centre offers emergency relief, food vouchers, rent and utilities assistance, advocacy, mediation and counselling, Positive Parenting Program, anger management.
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QLD, Australia
This service was established with the purpose of providing men with a safe, supportive, caring environment in which to discuss relationships, family and life issues.
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WA, Australia
24 hour freecall telephone service for people in the South West who need immediate support with mental health issues. Staffed by trained mental health professionals. Providing information to clients, public and health professionals. Single point of entry into any of the South West Mental Health Services.
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QLD, Australia
Services include case management support, face to face counselling, telephone support, self-help groups, youth development programs, educational resources for schools, training programs, street outreach programs and home visitation programs.Volunteer Training for Street Patrol van and Home Assessment and Response Teams
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Gladstone Mental Health Service
QLD, Australia
After hours contact Rockhampton Mental Health Service Acute Care Team (07) 4920 6111 or Gladstone Accident and Emergency Department (07) 4976 3200. Services provided to Banana and Gladstone Health Districts. Services include professional triage, assessment, treatment and case management for children, young people and adults with serious mental illness. Education, information and group programs are also delivered to the community. Professional team of Psychologists, Social Workers, Nurses and Specialist Medical Staff. Referrals are accepted from all sources including self-referrals. Referrals to be addressed to the Intake Officer.
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People living with HIV/AIDS Victoria
VIC, Australia
offers a range of services including advocacy , health promotion, education, counselling & self help groups for HIV + people, family & friends.
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Youth and Community Care Action Cherbourg
QLD, Australia
Cherbourg - Murgon Youth and Community Care Action (Y.A.C.C.A.) is a State Government initiative aimed at providing constructive alternatives for young people who may be at risk of becoming involved in criminal activity. The target age group is youth (10 - 18 years).
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VIC, Australia
Course run by qualified psychologist - for men who have been involved in family violence. Includes anger management component. Male co-facilitator for group program
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QLD, Australia
Inala Kids in mind is a specialised program for young people aged up to 18 years experiencing severe emotional, behavioural and psychiatric problems. Service includes Youth Outreach and Family Counselling Program.
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QLD, Australia
Tuition in Inter-Personal Relationships. Youth Effectiveness Training focuses on teenagers understanding and taking responsibility for themselves and involves lectures, role plays, discussions, and learning to become more assertive. Advises that the parents should first participate in the Parent Effectiveness Training. For areas other than Brisbane Southside, Phone (07) 3355 1214 State Executive Office.
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Queensland Centre for Behaviour and Learning Disorders
QLD, Australia
Counselling and support for children with learning and behavioural problems by psychologists. Medical doctor (owner of business) also available for paediatrics.
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Parent Effectiveness Training - Brisbane South
QLD, Australia
Parent Effectiveness Training provides education programs that teach parents about communication, conflict resolution, active listening and problem solving skills in interacting with their children. Facilitators provide a 9 week course, with one 3 hour session a week, commencing 1st Wednesday of each school term and usually held at the Acacia Ridge Uniting Church, 4 Chandler Street Acacia Ridge from 7pm - 10pm. Anger management forms part of the course. Other courses are held in various parts of QLD - contact (07) 3355 1214 for details. Adult classes, information and advice for families.
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Area Mental Health Service - Hastings/MaCleay
NSW, Australia
Service offered to anyone with mental health problems. Acute mental health service available 24 hours/day. Access to psychiatrist. Support and education. Promotion Prevention of Mental Illness. Available to children and adolescents as well as adults. 10 Bed inpatient - Port Macquarie. 10 Bed inpatient - Kempsey.
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Al-Anon/ Alateen Family Groups
NSW, Australia
This family group has been in existence for over 45 years as a community resource providing suppport to those affected by someone else's drinking. This is an anonymous, non-professional, self supporting, non-denominational, multicultural and apolitical fellowship. The Tuesday group meets at 10.30am at the rear of the Catholic Church at Nambucca Heads. The Wednesday group meets at 7.30pm at the Neighbourhood Centre, 27 Wallace St, Macksville.
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Child, Adolescent and Family Counselling Service
NSW, Australia
Provide assistance for child behavioural and emotional problems, families in crisis, child at risk, post natal depression, domestic violence, grief and loss.
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NSW, Australia
Codependency, Relationships, Support Groups, Self Help, 12 Step Program, Depression, Anxiety. - Twelve Step Fellowship of self help groups of men and women with a common interest in working through the problems that codependency has caused in their lives. The only requirement for membership in CoDA is a desire for healthy relationships with ourselves and others. CODA uses an adapted version of the Twelve Steps and Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous as a central part of the suggested program of recovery. Provides CODA literature and details of meetings in Australia and New Zealand. Local meeting: Community Health Centre, Morton Street, Port Macquarie - Thurs 11.15am.
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NSW, Australia
Mental Health counselling service which provides assessment, counselling liaison and referral as required. Area of counselling: the mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, how to manage a family member with challenging behaviours, parenting skills and adolescent issues.
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Disability Support/Information - Coffs Harbour
NSW, Australia
Information, support, referral and advocacy service for those with a physical disability.
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Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group - Penrith
NSW, Australia
Meetings are free and include guest speakers on various topics around dementia care and frank discussions of behaviours and how to cope with them. It is not essential that you attend your most local group. If the meeting time of another group is more suitable then you will be most welcome to attend that one.
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Transcultural Mental Health Centre - NSW
NSW, Australia
The Transcultural Mental Health Centre is a state wide organisation that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people from non-English speaking backgrounds through a community capacity building approach, with a whole of lifespan focus. The TMHC seeks to achieve this through working in partnership with mental health, health and welfare services, consumers, carers and the community to achieve this goal. The TMHC provides translated resources, mental health promotion, carer support groups, specific projects and clinical intervention (assessments, counselling and individual, family and group psychoeducation)
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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit - Westmead Hospital
NSW, Australia
Provision of rehabilitation services to people with traumatic brain injury. Services are available for both in patients and out patients. Service provision depends on the clients capacity and motivation to achieve functional and social goals
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NSW, Australia
DS NSW is a Parent Support Association dedicated to the aim of encouraging people with Down Syndrome to take their place in the community, living fulfilled, useful and contributive lives. The association aims to raise awareness and community understanding, encourage integration of people with Down Syndrome at all levels of community life. Provide new parents with information and advice about medical, social and education benefits.
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Family and Adult Counselling Team
NSW, Australia
Counselling provided for psycho - social issues
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Learning Difficulties Parent Helpline
NSW, Australia
A helpline for information about Learning Difficulties, particularly relating to ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism and Aspergers, Tourette Syndrome, Velo Cardio Facial Syndrome, Dyspraxia and Anxiety Disorders. A quarterly newsletter is sent to members.
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Training and Behaviour Intervention Support Service (TABISS) - Interaction Disability Service
NSW, Australia
Behaviour Intervention Training and Support Service. Behaviour Assessment, Challenging Behaviour Intervention, Parent Training and fee-for-service workshops.
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Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Services (DBMAS)
SA, Australia
Assists widows of deceased service personnel with support and counselling.Membership of parent organisation is encouraged
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Newcastle Family Support Service Inc.
NSW, Australia
Newcastle Family Support Services offers a range of programs and activities that promote the well being of individuals, families and communities across Newcastle & Lake Macquarie. We particularly target those who are most in need: Our Services include: * groups and family activities e.g. parenting, healthy eating, issues for fathers and children's activities *counselling and individual assistance either in the home or at our centre. All services are offered in ways that promote equality and participation of clients and take into account how social structures impact on the difficulties that families face. Current funding is to provide services to families with children in their care.
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NSW, Australia
ARAFMI Hunter - Family and friends promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing, provide a range of services for families and friends who have a relative or friend with a mental illness. There are opportunities to develop skills in carer participation or give of your time to support other families. The service provides Counselling, Support groups and telephone support. Group programs. Education and Information. Retreats (for carers). Advocacy strong voice for carers in the wider community, mental health services. Mental Health week walk of pride to de-stigmatised metal illness.
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Consumer Advocate Hunter New England Area Health Service
NSW, Australia
Support, advocacy and information (rights, legal issues etc) to people who have psychiatric disorders as well as those involved in working with/caring for them - anyone involved. Advocate for consumers in mental health. Talk to various community groups. Staff are all women and have lived the experience of having a mental illness. The service is available to consumers, families, carers and mental health workers. Also handle complaints from consumers and their family/carers/friends.
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Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW - Hunter New England
NSW, Australia
Community Development Officer promotes education and awareness of mental health issues. Support groups currently in Newcastle (meet 3rd Monday at 7.30pm at Joy Cummings Centre and get together for various outings), Cessnock (meet on [date] at Cessnock Supporters Club, 1 Darwin St, Cessnock), Maitland (meet on [date] at [address]), Dungog (meet on [date] at [address]), Singleton (meet on [date] at [address]), Nelson Bay (meet on [date] at [address]) and Morriset (meet on [date] at [address]).
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Support Through Early Psychosis Service - STEPS
NSW, Australia
Emergencies 24hr (PEC): 1800 655 085 STEPS is a recovery service for young people aged between 16-30 years who have experienced the onset of psychosis within the past 2 years. We aim to promote recovery from a psychotic episode, prevent or reduce the severity of relapse, prevent the development of secondary morbidity, minimise disruption to and expand the individuals social network and competence, assist with setting and obtaining goals (education, employment etc). STEPS provides group programs and individual support.
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Life Solutions will provide support to people with a disability, their families and carers. The programme has been designed to achieve short-med term goals which are identified by the referrer at the outset and are preventative in nature. The aim is to help people to continue to live in the community even when faced with difficulties which might previously appeared to be insurmountable. The service provides assistance when the persons normal support networks are at risk of breaking down. Can supply whitegoods, transport, equipment, therapy, respite, personal care, furniture etc.
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People of all ages who are concerned and or require assistance with their own or another persons alcohol and other drug use. The substance use needs to be the person's primary issue. A free and confidential service providing individual adolescent family and couple counselling where alcohol are involved.
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People of all ages who are concerned and/or require assistance with their own or another person's alcohol and other drug use. The substance use needs to be the person's primary issue. A free and confidential service providing individual, adolescent, family and couple counselling where alcohol and other drugs are involved. If counsellor is unavailable at the time of the call, leave a contact number and call will be returned ASAP.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Fairy Meadow
NSW, Australia
Support for people who want to stop using alcohol. After 2 pm there is a pre- recorded message with information and further contact details. Access from Elliott's road Meetings at various venues in the Illawarra - Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven. Contact service for meeting times, dates and places. No formal referral process - People can turn up at any meeting.
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