Mental Illness
Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
ARAFMI focuses on the provision of support for families, carers and friends with mental health issues. This is based on the principles of mutual self help and support to build the capacity of families and improve their quality of life. ARAFMI offers mutual support groups, information, library, telephone support and home-based outreach support. Services are provided through State-based offices.
Beyondblue
beyondblue provides information for carers, health professionals and people with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders. It provides a helpline, searchable database of General Practitioners and Clinical Psychologists, self-assessment tools, research news, grants, fact sheets, and a media centre.
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility dedicated to improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders. The website includes information about how to get help, self-assessment tools and factsheets, research, and a media centre.
CLAN WA
CLAN WA operates the "indigo project" to provide support to individuals and families affected by mental illness by offering counselling. The Brain Ambulance offers free workshops including Mental Health First Aid and suicide and self-harm at the Armadale branch.
depressionNet
depressioNet is a not-for-profit organisation that offers a unique e-interactive human service for people impacted by mild to moderate depression, integrating professional and peer support services.
GROW
GROW is a community of persons working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12 step program of recovery. Small groups of people who have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life. Details of support groups on offer in each state can be found at the website or by calling 1800 558 268.
Mental Health Association NSW
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. The website provide a range of resources and services can be accessed by calling 1300 794 991.
Mental Health Association (Qld) Inc.
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. The website provide a range of resources and services can be accessed by calling 07 3271 5544.
Mental Health Carers NT
Mental Health Carers NT (formerly NT ARAFMI) is a support service for families and friends of people with a mental illness or disorder.
Mental Health Coalition of South Australia
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. The website provide a range of resources and services can be accessed by calling 08 8212 8873.
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. Services can be accessed by calling 1800 808 890.
Mental Health Foundation Australia
The Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) aims to raise funds to promote a wide range of mental health issues and programs.
Mental Health Foundation ACT
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues.
Mental Health Foundation of Australia (Victoria)
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia Incorporated is a not-for-profit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organisation of people with serious mental illnesses, their families and friends. Such illnesses include schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders. Information and support services including support groups can be accessed in each State.
Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland
The Mental Illness Fellowship of North Queensland provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia
The Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
Mental Illness Fellowship of West Australia
The Mental Illness Fellowship of West Australia provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
MoodGYM
MoodGYM is a free, fun, interactive program which provides information about depression and anxiety. It was developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) at the Australian National University.
SANE Australia
SANE Australia provides information about mental illness, suicide prevention and where to get help. SANE’s national Freecall Helpline provides information and advice about symptoms, treatment and support services 1800 18 SANE (7263). They also offer online help. The website includes factsheets, an online bookshop, media releases and advice for media, research bulletins, and information on SANE’s advocacy and awareness campaigns.
Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
Schizophrenia Fellowship Queensland
The Schizophrenia Fellowship of Queensland provides information and services to people living with schizophrenia, their relatives and carers, and professionals working in the area.
TEAM Health (Top End Association for Mental Health Inc)
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. The website provide a range of resources and services can be accessed by calling 1300 780 081.
Western Australian Association for Mental Health
This State-based organisation delivers programs and services designed to positively enrich and to improve the lives of people living with a mental illness, including their family, friends and colleagues. The organisation works to increase awareness of mental health issues and actively work to remove the stigma associated with mental health. The website provide a range of resources and services can be accessed by calling 08 9420 7277.
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