Mental Health and Wellbeing

Good health, including mental health, is so important for our wellbeing

Social Futures programs can support you in difficult times. Follow the links below to see which of our services might be right for you.

Are you in an emergency?

Visit our emergency contacts page by clicking here.

Cost of services

Our mental health and wellbeing services are free but accessing them digitally may incur data costs from your internet or mobile provider. Please check your data plan to avoid unexpected charges. If you have concerns about digital access, contact us—we’re here to help.

Mental Health Resources

Side by Side

Side by Side provides up to three weeks of compassionate and practical support to people experiencing situational, emotional or psychological distress. This free service is for adults (18+) living in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas.

headspace

We offer heaps of services like: Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sexual Health, Youth Worker Support, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Connections to Education, Employment and more!

Pillars of Support

A free counselling service for those who support people dependent on alcohol or other drugs.

Recovery Connect

Recovery Connect offers essential natural disaster and flood support in NSW to residents of Lismore, Tweed Heads, Byron, Kyogle and Clarence Valley in New South Wales. Our dedicated program workers are here to either help you directly or help you access a wide array of services tailored to your needs.

The Bridge

Social Futures is providing a new free alcohol and other drugs support service for the Upper Hunter. You don’t need a referral to visit – just walk in, phone or email us.

Medicare Mental Health Centre

Medicare Mental Health Centre is a free mental health service offering support, care and options – without needing a referral.

Resilient Kids

Resilient Kids was a multi-award winning youth mental health and wellbeing program which supported young people to build the skills, resilience and confidence to navigate adversity and thrive, even after major disruptions. This program funding completed Dec 2025 and service delivery has ceased. Visit the web page to learn what other support is available.

The Indie Project

From making friends to moving out of home, The Indie Project aims to equip young people with life skills, build their confidence and help them thrive in independence.

Veterans Connect

Veterans Connect supports veterans and their families or carers by linking them to local, health, social and community services.

Strong Minds in the Early Years

Supporting Northern Rivers and Gold Coast families with young children 0-5 years impacted by trauma. Our Strong Minds in the Early Years team will work directly with families, educators and children to help children recover, reduce the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and thrive.

Care Connect

Support after a suicide attempt or crisis. We will walk alongside you, providing support and connecting you to services and community activities.

Mijung Jarjums – Kids in Mind

Promoting wellbeing and resilience in our children and young people. Mijung Jarjums = Happy Kids in Bundjalung Language. We all want kids and young people to be well, happy and to lead full lives...

Elements – Youth and Family Counselling

Free family counselling service for Northern Rivers families, to help build wellbeing and improve your family relationships.

StandBy – Support After Suicide

You are not alone. StandBy is dedicated to supporting people bereaved or impacted by suicide. Our service is at no cost and is here to support you over the phone or in person. We can help you find the right sort of support.

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