Mental Health and Wellbeing

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

Social futures programs can support you in difficult times.

We also have an inclusive, non-judgmental sexual and reproductive health service.

Follow the links below to see which of our services might be right for you.

Or if you are in an emergency situation go to our emergency contacts page here.

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

Opportunities, choices and support for flood-affected young people and their families. We support young people (aged 8–18 years) recover from flood trauma and build resilience.

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

We are here to support Northern Rivers families with young children 0-5 years impacted by the 2022 flooding events. 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 post-floods.

Recovery Connect

Recovery Connect is a support service for individuals and communities impacted by natural disaster. Recovery Connect is available to anyone living in the local government areas of Lismore, Tweed Heads, Byron and other areas on request.

Care Connect

Care Connect offers aftercare support to people, 16 years and over, who are at risk of, or have previously attempted suicide or self-harm. We will walk alongside you, providing therapeutic supports and connecting you to services and support.

Standing Strong

Standing Strong is a FREE program that provides tailored coaching, mentoring and one-on-one case management support for women affected by the impact of Domestic Family Violence (DFV) to enter the workforce.

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.

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!

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