If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE LINE (MHERL)
Clinicians at MHERL provide assessment, specialist intervention and support for people experiencing a mental health emergency and if required, referral to a local mental health service. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact 1300 555 788.
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Resources, services and information to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.
If you need to talk to someone now.
13YARN crisis support is available 24/7. It provides a confidential, culturally safe space to yarn about your needs, worries or concerns without judgement.
Contact 139276
MENTALLY HEALTHY WA: ACT BELONG COMMIT
The Act Belong Commit campaign encourages people to participate in daily activities to support their social and emotional wellbeing. Visit their website to find activities which are available in your neighborhood.
HEAD TO HEALTHThe Head to Health website is a one-stop destination for information about digital social and emotional wellbeing resources and health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
JACARANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE MEN’S GROUPA supportive network for Indigenous men and youth in the greater Belmont area, focussing on strengthening culture and providing access to important health information and services relevant to men’s health and well-being.
The program operates with the support of Richmond Wellbeing.
Contact Neil Coyne 9477 4346
DERBARL YERRIGAN HEALTH SERVICES – DAISY PETALS
The Daisy Petals Program aims to engage women in a relaxed, friendly and culturally sensitive environment to guide and support Aboriginal women to access programs and seek services that are relevant to their health needs.
Contact 9421 3888
DERBARL YERRIGAN HEALTH SERVICES-MARMUN PIT STOP
Marmun Pit Stop is a men’s health program that encourages Aboriginal men in the community to participate in having regular health checks. Men may take good care of their cars yet overlook taking care of their bodies and overall health and wellbeing.
Contact 9421 3888
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, children, adolescents and families can also be supported. Couple therapy, developmental assessment, and carer support are also provided
Contact 9421 3888
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 9421 3888
RICHMOND WELLBEING – ABORIGINAL ASSERTIVE OUTREACH SERVICE
Aboriginal Mental Health Practitioners support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who are affected by mental health, alcohol and other drugs issues. A cultural model is used which provides a holistic and strengths-based approach to recovery.
Contact 1800 742 466
WANGEN KARTUP SPECIALIST ABORIGINAL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
Wungen Kartup provides comprehensive multidisciplinary mental health services for Aboriginal people with a serious mental health disorder who are: marginalised, at risk and have a significant co-morbid substance abuse disorder and/or complex psychosocial issues; are unable to access mainstream mental health or social and emotional well-being services
Contact 9224 8935
ARCHE HEALTH:WANGEN MURDUIN INTEGRATED TEAM CARE
The Arche Health Wangen Murduin Integrated Team Care supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access high quality, culturally appropriate health care services.
People who have a chronic condition lasting for more than 6 months, and a current GP Management Plan, can ask their GPs for a referral to this service.
Once referred, a Care Coordinator is assigned to support the person with the GP Management Plan.
This service includes support for GAP fees for medical specialist and allied health visits, transport assistance to GP and medical specialist appointments, medical aids and more.
YORGUM – BUILDING SOLID FAMILIES
Yorgum provides social and emotional wellbeing services including culturally secure information, support and advice to Aboriginal communities particularly those affected by trauma, grief and loss, mental health challenges and people at risk of self-harm.
Contact 1800 469 371
08 9218 9477
YORGUM – INDIGENOUS FAMILY SAFETY
Yorgum provides an integrated service to Aboriginal families, particularly vulnerable and disadvantaged families, to improve child wellbeing and development, safety and family functioning, and to help build stronger, more resilient families and communities.
Contact 1800 469 371
08 9218 9477
WUNGENING MOORT
Wungening Moort supports Aboriginal families to keep children safely at home with loving family, community and culture. Support is provided to parents and their family in their homes (or somewhere comfortable) helping them create their own plan to be the best parent they can be. Support is offered in the areas of:
Parenting and relationships
- Budgeting
- Cooking and nutrition
- Family appointments
- School support and homework time
- Counselling and other supports
Wungening Moort can connect families to other services which provide support for alcohol and other drug use, family violence, health issues and any other family concerns.
Contact 08 9221 1411
KINSHIP CONNECTIONS
Kinship Connections offers programs to facilitate healing and growth for Aboriginal people (children, families and communities), particularly those who are or have been involved in, or connected with, the fostering and care systems.
The Family Carer Support Service offers a wraparound service to assist Family Carers of the Department of Communities (previously known as DCP) to help with their caring roles. This includes managing children with challenging behaviours, setting up effective routines and structures in their home, general support in everyday life and liaising effectively with the Department.
Who’s My Mob program involves conducting extensive genealogical research and community-based data gathering to produce an individualised family history book for Aboriginal children to connect with their mob.
The Finding Families program utilises cultural family mapping and competency-based safety assessment tools to seek and find safe family members with capacity and suitability to care for Aboriginal children in care.
PALMERSTON ASSOCIATION – COMMUNITY ABORIGINAL WORKERS PROGRAM
The Palmerston Aboriginal Community Workers Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with alcohol or drug dependencies. Referrals to this service can be made by a GP or other service provider. Self-referrals are also accepted.
Contact 9328 7355
PALMERSTON ASSOCIATION/WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION – CONNECT WANJU
Working in partnership with the General Court Intervention Program (GCIP), Connect Wanju supports participants in meeting their treatment needs, as assessed by the General Court Intervention Program, and ultimately, to reduce participants interactions with the justice system.
Services connect participants to opportunities for long term change, with a specific focus on:
- Physical and Mental Health
- Alcohol and other Drugs
- Socio-economic needs
- Homelessness
Contact 9328 7355
CENTRECARE/WUNGENING/UNITINGCARE WEST – BEYOND YJS (YOUTH JUSTICE SERVICES)This service provides young people – who are engaged with youth justice services – support and assistance in the areas of rehabilitation and emotional wellbeing.
Contact Perth South (Centrecare) 08 9498 9200
ARCHE HEALTH: WANGEN MURDUIN INTEGRATED TEAM CARE
The Arche Health Wangen Murduin Integrated Team Care supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access high quality, culturally appropriate health care services.
People who have a chronic condition lasting for more than 6 months, and a current GP Management Plan, can ask their GPs for a referral to this service.
Once referred, a Care Coordinator is assigned to support the person with the GP Management Plan.
This service includes support for GAP fees for medical specialist and allied health visits, transport assistance to GP and medical specialist appointments, medical aids and more.
Contact 9458 0522
THIRRILI: INDIGENOUS SUICIDE POSTVENTION SERVICEThirrili supports individuals, families and communities affected by suicide or other significant trauma.
Contact 1800 805 801
