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Directory of Alcohol & Other Drugs Services 2018
Title: Connect: Directory of Alcohol and Other Drugs Services 2018 (4th Ed)
© 2018 School Drug Education and Road Aware
SCIS: 1836055
NOTE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information included within this document however, the currency of information may change over time. Viewers must take account of this fact when accessing information included in Connect. SDERA recommends users of this directory consult agencies to determine appropriateness and relevancy to their requirements.
SDERA makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding errors or omissions and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for loss or damage resulting from the use of information contained within.
School Drug Education & Road Aware Statewide Services Centre 33 Giles Avenue PADBURY WA 6025
P: 08 9402 6415 F: 08 9402 6399 E: [email protected] W: www.sdera.wa.edu.au
Government of Western AustraliaDepartment of Education
Mental Health Commission
School Drug Education and Road Aware School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA) is the WA State Government’s primary drug and road safety education strategy for all government and nongovernment schools, and early childhood services. SDERA is a cross-sectoral initiative of the Association of Independent Schools of WA (AISWA), the Catholic Education WA (CEWA) and Department of Education (DOE) and is funded by the Mental Health Commission and the Road Trauma Trust Account.
SDERA aims to prevent road-related injuries and the harms from drug use in children and young people. SDERA empowers early childhood and school-based staff, parents and carers, and community groups to implement effective resilience, drug and road safety education approaches within their schools and community, through the provision of professional learning, evidence-based resources, and a state-wide consultancy team.
School drug education provides an opportunity for young people to build resilience, increase their knowledge, and develop skills to make safer decisions relating to alcohol and other drugs (AOD).
A safe and supportive school environment is a protective factor for young people against a range of health-related risks including drug use.
INTRODUCTION
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WHY TEACH DRUG EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS?
About ConnectConnect directs school communities to resilience and drug education resources and support services that can complement and extend a school’s drug education initiatives. Schools are encouraged to use the resources and community based service agencies included within Connect as part of their whole-school approach to drug education.
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Drug education:
• presentsyoungpeoplewith credible and relevant information about drugs, their use and possible consequences
• buildsresilienceinyoungpeople by developing their knowledge, self-awareness and self-management skills
• assistsyoungpeopleinexploring their attitudes to drugs, drug use and people who use drugs
• promotesresponsibilityin considering the ways in which drugs are used today
• highlightswaysthatyoungpeople may prevent and/or
reduce the risk of harm from their own or someone else’s drug use
• enablesempowermentso young people can positively influence their own lifestyles
• providesinterventionthrough appropriate action and support by staff members when a student drug use incident or issue arises.
A strong component of drug education is the focus on the development of social and emotional skills. These skills are paramount to the overall health and wellbeing of young people and should be taught across all ages with age appropriate teaching and learning strategies and content. Developing social and emotional skills can promote resilience and may reduce potential risks of harm from drug use in the future.
Drug education should be provided before problematic behavioural patterns become established and more resistant to change.
“WHY START DRUG EDUCATION EARLY?
EXPLORING THE YEARSTHE EARLY YEARS0-8 YEARSDrug education needs to begin and continue in the home. Modelling healthy behaviour is a protective factor which can have a positive influence on the way children think and behave. As children age they may experience initial exposure to drugs such as analgesics, caffeine and tobacco. Providing best practice drug education assists school staff and parents to develop awareness and foster resilience in the children in their care. This can improve learning and health outcomes and may be a protective factor against drug use in the future.
Key points (0–4 years)
• Createopportunitiesthatallowyoung children to help and become independent.
• Beconsciousthatpassivesmokeisevenmore harmful for young children.
• Makesureyoungchildrenaresafewhenthey are in situations where alcohol is in use by others.
• Storemedicinesandhazardoussubstances safely out of reach of young children.
• Praisepositivebehaviour.
• Allowyoungchildrentoexperiencearange of emotions. Help them cope with anger.
• Encourageplaytofosterskillsinsocialand emotional development.
Key points (5–8 years)
• Makesurechildrenaresafewhentheyare in situations where alcohol is in use by others.
• Educatechildrenaboutalternativestopain relief.
• Storemedicinesandhazardoussubstances safely out of reach of children.
• Helpchildrenunderstandthatcaffeineincluding energy drinks, can affect a growing brain.
• Encouragechildrentotalkwithatrustedadult or peer when things don’t seem fair or rules are broken.
• Allowchildrentoexperienceanaturalrange of emotions. Help them to work with these emotions.
• Providechildrenwithappropriateleadership opportunities and foster a sense of belonging.
EXPLORING THE YEARSTHE MIDDLE YEARS 9-12 YEARS
Providing effective drug education allows students to gain awareness and understanding of ways to stay safer around drugs to which they may be exposed such as analgesics, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol. Offering drug education when student use and exposure to drugs is low, allows the facts and realities to be explored when positive attitudes to drugs and their use are less likely to have been developed.
Nurturing resilience is a key component of drug education and can have a positive impact on students’ health outcomes. Continuing to build resilience through drug education may serve to reduce potential risks of harm to students and others in current or future drug-related situations.
Nurturing resilience is a key component of drug education and can have a positive impact on students’ health outcomes.
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Key points
• Encouragepositiveself-talkandworktodevelopproblem predicting and decision-making skills.
• Provideactivitiesandopportunitiesfordiscussionsochildren can share and explore facts around drugs and their use.
• Supportchildreninthinkingabouttheirownvaluesand how to stand up for these values.
• Highlightarangeofsupportnetworksathomeandschool. Teach children how to seek help.
• Encouragetheestablishmentandconsolidationoffriendships with school staff and with peers.
• Promoteawarenessthatthechoicetousedrugshasconsequences.
EXPLORING THE YEARSTHE TEEN YEARS13-18 YEARSProvision of effective drug education in early and late adolescence may help students to continue to develop and apply skills and strategies learned in the classroom to their own lives. This promotes resilience and the ability to make informed decisions and may reduce the risks of harm in situations involving drugs or drug use. Providing opportunities for parent, school, peer and community connectedness, helps to build resilience and is integral to drug education at this stage of development.
Key points
• Allowopportunitiesforstudentstolearnandpractisedecision-making skills that may reduce the risk of harm to themselves and others in drug related situations.
• Provideopportunitiesforstudentstoengagewithinteractive classroom and whole school activities that allow them to share their knowledge of drugs, attitudes toward drugs and to discuss possible consequences.
• Introducestrategiesandskillsthatfostersafersocialising behaviour. Allow students opportunities to practise these skills and strategies in a range of contexts.
• Encouragefriendshipswitharangeofpeerssothatstudents expand the support they can access through their friends.
• Introduceandpromoteengagementinactivitiesthatdevelop a sense of identity.
• Encourageactivitiesthatpromote family and community involvement.
Metropolitan ServicesSDERA helps children and young people make smarter choices by providing a resilience approach to road safety and alcohol and other drugs education. We support school staff, early childhood educators and community agencies with professional learning, resources and state-wide consultancy.
The administrative centre, based in Padbury in the northern suburbs, is responsible for researching and developing professional learning options and curriculum resources, assisting schools to develop guidelines, and offering advice and information on road safety and drug education issues. We work in partnership with many state and national agencies working in road safety, drug education and injury prevention to ensure our service is effective and reflects best practice approaches.
Our consultants travel to schools, early childhood centres and agencies providing support, advice and professional learning in resilience, drug and road safety education. Consultants ensure our clients get the maximum benefit from each interaction and can help create customised programs for children and young people using a variety of resources and strategies.
Regional ServicesSDERA provides consultancy, resources and professional learning workshops for school staff and community agencies throughout the state.
School communities can contact SDERA Regional Consultants each of whom can offer specific information on professional learning and support options available in their particular region. Locations and contact details for the SDERA Regional Consultants are provided in the region specific section of Connect.
Information and contact details are also provided for region-specific community-based services that offer information, support, counselling and treatment services for young people as well as support to school-based drug education initiatives.
(08) 9402 6415T www.SDERA.wa.edu.au
Educating for Smarter choices.
Alcohol and Drug Support Line
Ph: (08) 9442 5000
Free Call: 1800 198 024
24 hour confidential telephone service available throughout Western Australia, providing information, counselling, referral and advice to anyone who is concerned about either their own or another person’s drug use.
www.mhc.wa.gov.au/alcoholanddrugsupportline
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Meth Helpline
Ph: 1800 874 878 24 hour confidential telephone service available throughout Western Australia, providing information, interim support and referral and advice to anyone who is concerned about their own or another person’s methamphetamine use.
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (MHERL)
Ph: 1300 555 788
Peel residents: 1800 676 822
Staffed by mental health professionals, the mental health call centre will provide expert and accurate telephone response to acute mental health issues. All callers will be triaged and referred to the most appropriate acute response team according to the level of clinical priority.
Parent and Family Drug Support Line
Metro: 08 9442 5050
Country: 1800 653 203
24 hour confidential telephone service for parents and families throughout Western Australia whereby professional counsellors and/or parent volunteers receive calls and provide support, information and referral.
www.alcoholdrugsupport.mhc.wa.gov.au
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The Mental Health Commission (MHC) strives to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families.
The MHC mission is to be a respected leader in commissioning, providing and partnering in the delivery of:• prevention,promotionandearly
intervention programs• treatment,servicesandsupports• research,policyandsystemimprovements.
The MHC does not provide direct mental health services but purchase services for the state from a range of providers including public Health Service Providers, a wide range of non-government organisations and private service providers. The MHC is also responsible for the network of drug and alcohol treatment services and programs formerly provided or purchased by the Drug and Alcohol Office.
MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION (MHC)
www.mhc.wa.gov.au
Local Drug Action Groups (LDAG) Inc.
Ph: (08) 6553 0257
Freecall (WA only): 1800 532 407
MHC supports a state-wide network of LDAGs. Made up of volunteers, these groups contribute to a range of prevention, education and family support initiatives in the community with the aim of preventing and reducing alcohol and other drug related harm. Contact details for all regional and metropolitan groups can be found on the website.
www.localdrugaction.com.au
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Metropolitan Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS)
North East Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (NEM CADS)Ph: (08) 9274 7055
North Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (NM CADS)Ph: (08) 9246 6767 or (08) 9301 3200 (Cyrenian House)
South East Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SEM CADS)Ph: (08) 9267 2400
South Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SM CADS)Ph: (08) 9430 5966 (Fremantle)Ph: (08) 9581 4010 (Mandurah)Ph: (08) 9550 9200 (Rockingham)
Treatment and support services are also provided by Next Step’s East Perth Outpatient services and the Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.
The Mental Health Commission (MHC) contracts a number of Community Alcohol and Drug Service teams throughout Western Australia that provide a variety of intervention support, clinical treatment, information, and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs.
These services can be accessed on a cost free basis by all members of the community.
Schools can link in with the Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) located in their area to support their prevention initiatives and student welfare interventions, and as part of a broader school approach to drug education, incident management and intervention support.
Please contact individual service providers to clarify availability of specific services.
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES
Details of Community Alcohol and Drug Services based in the regional areas can be found in the relevant Regional Services sections of this document.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
These agencies and organisations provide information, resources and support to school-based drug education programs and the wider community.
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Early Years
Middle Years
Teen Years
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Centrecare
Ph: (08) 9325 6644 A wide range of counselling, support, mediation and training services for children, youth, adults and families. Services specific for children and young people include children’s groups and counselling services which can be accessed by children of 4 years and upwards.
www.centrecare.com.au
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Constable Care Child Safety Foundation (Constable Care)
Ph: (08) 9272 0000 Specialist intervention education programs which identify and consider ways to address issues of personal and community safety affecting children from 2-18 years of age. Using puppet shows, interactive plays, performance and discussion, Constable Care and his fellow characters focus on issues such as alcohol and drugs, bullying, making friends, going to school and treating people with respect.
www.constablecare.org.au
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Department of Education and Training (Australian Government)
Information about a range of resilience education resources produced by the Australian Government is available on the website. Includes the Safe Schools Hub and Cybersmart.
www.studentwellbeinghub.edu.au
Department of Health - Child Health (Western Australia Government)
Ph: (08) 9222 4222 Child Health Centres located throughout Western Australia which provide a range of information and support services with a focus on child and family health promotion in parenting, family health and healthy lifestyles.
The centres are staffed by registered nurses specialising in child and family health and can be accessed free of charge. Contact details for all centres are listed on the website.
www.health.wa.gov.au
9-12 Years
4-8 Years
9-12 Years
2-8 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
SERVICE PROVIDERS
0-8 Years
Department for Local Government and Communities (Western Australia Government)
Ph: (08) 6551 8700
Free Call: 1800 620 511
Early childhood information and a range of support options across Western Australia for parents and families and those who support them. Parenting consultants are available to provide information, advice, support and referral through Parenting WA who can also provide links to locally based support groups and programs.
A 24 hour Parenting WA Line is also available.
www.dlgc.wa.gov.au
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Ed Connect
Ph: (08) 9444 8646 Western Australia’s leading school mentoring program. Volunteers with the program offer guidance, support, encouragement and connection in their role as mentors to students who may be experiencing a range of challenges.
www.edconnectaustralia.org.au
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Kidsafe WA
Ph: (08) 6244 4880
Free Call:1800 802 244
The lead non-government, not-for-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries. Provides a variety of fact sheets, resources and program information for parents, teachers and health professionals.
www.kidsafewa.com.au
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KidsMatter
Primary School Mental Health Initiative that provides schools with the resources to implement a comprehensive approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of students and supporting those with recognised mental health issues.
www.kidsmatter.edu.au
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SERVICE PROVIDERS (cont.)
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
9-12 Years
4-8 Years
Leavers WA
Ph: (08) 9222 1571 State Government Leavers Strategy is a harm minimisation and crime prevention strategy overseen by Western Australia Police working in partnership with key stakeholders.
www.leaverswa.com.au
Life Education WA
Community-based, independent organisation offering preventative drug and health education programs to pre-school, primary and secondary school students.
www.lifeeducation.org.au
McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth (MCAAY)
Ph: (08) 9266 9079 The McCusker Centre works with other concerned groups, including health, education and law enforcement agencies, placing a special focus on involving young people. Above all, it generates community discussion and debate about alcohol issues. It aims to reduce the levels of drinking, harmful drinking and alcohol problems among young people.
www.mcaay.org.au
Meerilinga
Ph: (08) 9489 4022
Free Call: 1800 200 702
A range of information, education, support and consultation services for parents and for health and education professionals aimed at promoting positive childhoods.
www.meerilinga.org.au
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MindMatters
Secondary School Mental Health Initiative that provides schools with the resources to implement a comprehensive approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of students and supporting those with recognised mental health issues.
www.mindmatters.edu.au
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SERVICE PROVIDERS (cont.)
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
SERVICE PROVIDERS (cont.)
National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA)
Ph: (08) 8201 7535 Internationally recognised research centre that works as a catalyst for change in the alcohol and other drugs field. Provides information and access to a wide range of alcohol and other drugs resources and research.
www.nceta.flinders.edu.au
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Ngala
Helpline: (08) 9368 9368
Free Call: 1800 111 546
Early parenting organisation providing information, education, family support and early learning and development services. Contact details for all metro and regional locations are listed on the website.
www.ngala.com.au
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Playgroup WA (Inc.)
Ph. (08) 9228 8088
Free Call: 1800 171 882
Information on how to access different types of playgroups to suit individual needs, community programs, specialised projects, publications, resources and workshops.
www.playgroupwa.com.au
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Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) Program
Ph: (08) 9224 1429 One-day reality education hosted by Royal Perth Hospital and delivered by medical staff to secondary students (14-18 year olds). Promotes injury prevention by enabling young people to recognise risks and make informed choices about activities and behaviours.
www.rph.wa.gov.au
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9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
0-8 Years
0-4 Years
13-18 Years
SERVICE PROVIDERS (cont.)
Red Frogs Australia
Free Call: 1300 557 123
A volunteer run support program that provides relief from alcohol and drug related issues for university students and school leavers, run by volunteers.
www.redfrogs.com.au
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School Drug Education & Road Aware (SDERA)
Ph: (08) 9402 6415 SDERA is the Western Australia State Government’s primary drug and road safety education strategy, with the purpose of preventing road related injuries and the harms from drug use in young people aged 0-18. SDERA provides best practice road safety, resilience and drug education to school and agency staff.
www.sdera.wa.edu.au
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St John Ambulance
Ph: (08) 9334 1222 A free range of programs by experienced St John trainers that provide the following interactive first aid training: First Aid Focus (4-18 years), First Aid Club (7-12 years), First Aid Recruits (12-16 years) and St John Cadets (16-17 years).
www.stjohnambulance.com.au/youthengagement
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Strong Spirit Strong Mind Metro Project
Ph: (08) 9334 1259
Fax: (08) 9277 6662
The campaign encourages young people to prevent or delay the uptake of alcohol and drug use and encourages those who use to seek support. Includes a prevention campaign, an Aboriginal Youth Network Group and targeted AOD strategies for Aboriginal young people.
cwww.mhc.wa.gov.au/about-us/our-services/campaigns-and-programs/strong-spirit-strong-mind-aboriginal-programs/
9-12 Years
0-8 Years
13-18 Years
9-12 Years
4-8 Years
13-18 Years
13-18 Years
13-18 Years
SERVICE PROVIDERS (cont.)
WA Police
Ph: 131 444 (for general police enquiries)
Call 000 (Triple Zero) for Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance (for urgent and life threatening incidents)
Information, lists of services provided and details of how to contact local police stations.
www.police.wa.gov.au
Women’s Information Service (WIS)
Free Call: 1800 199 174
Telephone inquiries from across Western Australia, including seeking information and/or referral for health issues, finances, legal matters, counselling and domestic violence.
www.dlgc.wa.gov.au/AdviceSupport/Pages/Advice-and-Support.aspx
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Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Ph: (08) 9221 1411 Range of services including youth support, outreach to schools and culturally secure intervention programs for young aboriginal people aged 12-25 and their families where issues exist around alcohol and other drug use.
www.wungening.com.au/
13-18 Years
13-18 Years
13-18 Years
SUPPORT SERVICES
These agencies provide information, support to school-based drug education initiatives, counselling, and treatment services for young people. Of particular relevance to schools are the Prevention Campaigns and Programs run by MHC and the Intervention Support and Treatment Services.
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Anglicare WA
Freecall:1300 114 446
Extensive range of services for children, youth and families. Part of the service for youth is the provision of a number of 24 hour crisis accommodation services. Visit the website for contact details of all accommodation locations and services across the state.
www.anglicarewa.org.au
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Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS)
Ph: (08) 9222 6300 A free and confidential service which offers treatment and support to young people and their families experiencing alcohol and drug related problems. Young people can directly call or attend the service or can be referred by other services including mental health, corrective services, child protection and general practitioners.
Drum Beat (program by Holyoake)
Ph: (08) 9416 4444 (Perth)
Flexible program that combines Experiential Learning with CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy,andengagesyoungpeopleandadults who may be anxious or resistant to ‘talk based’ therapies, and to explore relationship issues such as peer pressure, bullying, dealing with emotions, identity, social responsibility, and teamwork.
www.holyoake.org.au/drumbeat
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Headspace
Ph: (08) 9393 0300 (Armadale)
Ph: (08) 9431 7453 (Fremantle)
Ph: (08) 9301 8900 (Joondalup)
Ph: (08) 9274 8860 (Midland)
Ph: (08) 9208 9555 (Osborne Park)
Headspace provides a number of youth services for those aged 12-25. Young people can access information and support with the help of youth workers and other support staff who will assist them in addressing a range of issues including mental health, drug and alcohol, sex and sexuality, and family and relationships. Check the website for contact details of any new Headspace centres in Western Australia.
www.headspace.org.au
SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)
SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)
Helping Minds
Ph: (08) 9427 7100
Free call:1800 811 747
Confidential support and services across the metropolitan and regional areas for children, youth, adults and families who are caring for someone with mental illness or individuals who are affected by mental illness.
www.helpingminds.org.au
Holyoake
Victoria ParkPh: (08) 9416 4444
MidlandPh: (08) 9274 7055
Freecall:1800 447 172
A service for individuals, youth and family to address issues around alcohol and other drug use. Visit the website for information about theDRUMBEATprogram,educationandtrainingopportunities,andcounselling and support programs.
www.holyoake.org.au
Hope Community Services
PerthPh: 0418 803 937
ArmadalePh: (08) 9497 9498
An interdenominational Christian organisation working as a professional agency in the drug and alcohol field. Further information about specific services such as Street Van, Time Out Centre, counselling and education can be obtained from the website.
www.hopecommunityservices.org.au
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Indigo Junction (formerly Swan Emergency Accommodation)
Ph: (08) 9274 5382
Youth ServicePh: (08) 9274 1611
Family ServicePh: (08) 9250 5256
Crisis and medium term supported accommodation for disadvantaged, young people aged 15-25 and also Aboriginal people in the area who need housing. Through this service, those who present with drug use issues are provided with an opportunity to address these in a local, safe environment through counselling, drug education groups and referral.
www.indigojunction.org.au
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Palmerston Association Inc.
Ph: (08) 9328 7355 Help for people whose lives are affected by drugs and alcohol. Individual, family, group and residential services. Contact details for all metro and regional branches are available on the website.
www.palmerston.org.au
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Ruah Community Services
Ph: 13 78 24 (13 RUAH)
Ruah offers a range of programs to support women and families in the community including those with problematic alcohol and other drug issues.
www.ruah.com.au
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Swan City Youth Service Inc
Ph: (08) 9274 3488 Support, services, education, programs and activities for young people aged 12-25. An alcohol and drug program is available to young people as well as assistance with accommodation, financial issues and general health.
www.scys.com.au
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Wanslea Family Services
Ph: (08) 9245 2441 17 locations across Western Australia which provide a wide range of services including counselling and support for children whose parents have a mental health diagnosis. Visit the website for contact details for all the locations and for information about services provided.
www.wanslea.asn.au
SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation
Ph: (08) 9221 1411 Range of services including youth support, outreach to schools and culturally secure intervention programs for young aboriginal people aged 12-25 and their families where issues exist around alcohol and other drug use.
www.wungening.com.au
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Youth Focus
Ph: (08) 6266 4333 Early intervention and prevention service offering support to young people aged 12-18 years who may be showing signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm.
www.youthfocus.com.au
Youth Futures WA Inc.
Ph: (08) 9300 2677 Alternative accommodation, education, employment and support for homeless or at-risk of homelessness youth in Perth’s northern suburbs.
www.youthfutureswa.org.au
YouthLink
Ph: (08) 9227 4300
Ph: 1300 362 569 (referrals & enquiries)
A state-wide mental health service for at-risk young people aged 13-24 with mental health or psychosocial issues, providing counselling, group therapy, case management, advocacy and support.
www.youthlink.perthwa.net
YouthReach South
Ph: (08) 9499 4274 A mental health service for at-risk young people aged 13-24 with mental health or psychosocial issues who reside in the South Metropolitan Area. The service provides counselling, case management, advocacy and support.
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SUPPORT SERVICES (cont.)
REGIONAL SERVICES
This section highlights information and contact details for region-specific, community-based services that offer information, support and counselling to young people as well as support services to school-based alcohol and other drugs education initiatives.
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GOLDFIELDS/ESPERANCE REGION
SDERA Regional ConsultantEsperance
Ph: (08) 9071 4466
Mob: 0428 855 593
SDERA Regional ConsultantGoldfields
Mob: 0429 887 378
Bega Ganbirringu Health Service
Kalgoorlie
Ph: (08) 9022 5500
Ph: (08) 9022 5555 (counselling service)
Provides a holistic and culturally appropriate health care service to the aboriginal people of the Goldfields, including the Tobacco Action Team. add in here
BegaalsorunsaSoberingUpShelterwhichprovidesasafeandsecure place for those affected by alcohol and other drugs to sober up away from incarceration and dangers. Clients who are repeat clients will receive assistance with their alcohol and other drug issues through a referral service for counselling or other support. This service runs 5pm to 7am Monday to Friday.
www.bega.org.au
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Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Services (Hope Community Services)
EsperanceKalgoorlie
Ph: (08) 9071 5169 (Esperance)
Ph: (08) 9021 3069 (Kalgoorlie)
The Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service (GCADS) has offices in Kalgoorlie and Esperance, and provides free services for individuals who are concerned about their alcohol or drug use; families, concerned others and the general community; and health professionals assisting with the management of alcohol and drug issues.
GCADS is funded by the Mental Health Commission of Western Australia and is the result of a partnership between HopeCommunityServicesandBegaGarnbirringuHealthServices Inc.
www.hopecommunityservices.org.au
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GOLDFIELDS/ESPERANCE REGION
Centrecare
EsperanceKalgoorlieLeonora
Ph: (08) 9080 0333 (Kalgoorlie & Leonora)
Ph: (08) 9083 2600 (Esperance)
A wide range of counselling, support, mediation and training services, including youth-specific services such as the Intensive youth support service, youth outreach Intensive support service(10-18 year olds) and parent teen link (10-21 year olds).
www.centrecare.com.au
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Esperance
Ph: (08) 9071 0444
The child and adolescent program provides assessment, treatment and support for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age with severe and persistent mental health disorders and/or self harming/suicidal ideations and/or behaviours, as well as assistance for their family/carers. Access to psychiatry services.
Escare
Esperance
Ph: (08) 9071 3110
Escare has been supporting the Esperance community for over 30 years offering assistance to families and individuals who need financial counselling, information and referral, advocacy, NILS loans, skills development, outside school hours care, youth services, ongoing family support.
www.escare.org.au
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Esperance Community Mental Health Service (formerly Esperance Mental Health Unit)
Esperance
Ph: (08) 9079 8128
Esperance Hospital: Ph: (08) 9079 8000
A mental health intervention service for children and adolescents up to 18 years offering assessment, treatment and support for severe and persistent mental health disorders and/or self-harming/suicidal behaviours, as well as assistance for their family/carers. Access to psychiatry services is available.
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Headspace
Kalgoorlie
Ph: 9021 5599
Youth friendly space to access support around a variety of issues concerning health and mental health and wellbeing for those aged 12-25.
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GOLDFIELDS/ESPERANCE REGION
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Population Health Unit
Kalgoorlie
Ph: (08) 9080 8200
TheKalgoorlie-BoulderCommunityHealthServiceandtheGoldfields Public Health Unit offer a range of services including those with a focus on child health, school health, injury prevention, alcohol and other drugs, and general health promotion. Aboriginal staff members are on the Public Health and Sexual Health Team.
www.health.wa.gov.au
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Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
Alice Springs
Ph: (08) 8955 4700
Provides care to indigenous people living in communities across the vast Ngaanyatjarra Lands in remote Western Australia, near the Northern Territory/South Australian borders. The AOD program provides support and referral services for people and families across the Lands experiencing difficulties as a result of alcohol and other drug use. The model of service is based on community engagement, brief intervention and family therapy.
www.nghealth.org.au
Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Ph: 1800 552 002 Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
Salvation Army (Kalgoorlie-Boulder Corps)
Kalgoorlie
Ph: (08) 9021 2255 (closed Wednesdays)
Ph: (08) 9091 1016
Support for parents and young people who are dealing with issues including alcohol and drug use. A publication entitled Alcohol and Other Drugs is available. School visits are considered on request.
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Crossroads West - Kalgoorlie/Boulder Youth Accommodation ServiceThis service offers a 24-hour service offers a 24-hour service to young people aged 15-24 years and their families to provide accommodation and assistance for homeless youth and youth at risk, in order to facilitate independent living, the building of self-esteem, and personal growth.
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Cyrenian House - Milliya Rumurra
Broome
Ph: (08) 9193 6222
Partnership between Cyrenian House and Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation, providing individuals and their families with improved access to alcohol and other drug services on an outreach basis, andservicingthecommunitiesnorthofBroomealongtheDampierPeninsulaandsouthtoBidyadanga.
www.cyrenianhouse.com
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Headspace
Broome
Ph: (08) 9193 6222
Youth friendly space to access support around a variety of issues concerning health and mental health and wellbeing for those aged 12-25.
www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/broome
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SDERA Regional ConsultantKimberley(Broome)
Ph: (08) 9192 0806
Mob: 0429 117 643
Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Services (under the umbrella of Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service)
BroomeDerbyHalls Creek
Kununurra
Ph: (08) 9194 2640 Broome
Ph: (08) 9193 1633 Derby
Ph: (08) 9166 4688 Halls Creek
Ph: (08) 9166 4350Kununurra
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
BasedinBroometheKimberleyCommunityAlcoholandDrug Services has offices in Derby and Kununurra, and also provides regular outreach services to outlying communities across the Kimberley region.
www.hopecommunityservices.org.au
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Helping Minds
Broome
Ph: (08) 9194 2665
Mob: 0428 944 148
Visit the website for information about Youth Services, the School Education Program and Family Support services.
www.helpingminds.org.au
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Garl Garl Walbu Alcohol Association Aboriginal Corporation
Derby
Ph: (08) 9193 1665
Garl Garl Walbu established the Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) in Derby so intoxicated persons, particularly Kimberley Aboriginal people, would have a safe, care oriented and culturally appropriate environment for them to have a sleep and sober up. Intoxicated people are admitted so they do not harm themselves and/or hurt other people thus preventing people being sent to police lock-ups.
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Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service (incorporates Kimberley Community Alcohol and Drug Services)
Broome
Ph: (08) 9193 6222
Kimberley Mental Health & Drug Service (KMHDS) provides specialist mental health and alcohol & drug services to the Kimberley region. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality community focused mental health and drug services to residents of and visitors to the Kimberley. The Mental Health team’s primary aim is to treat people suffering from a clinically diagnosed mental illness.
www.mhc.wa.gov.au www.health.wa.gov.au/services
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Jungarni Jutiya Alcohol Action Council
Halls Creek
Ph: (08) 9168 6168
Drop-in service where clients can access educational support around general health including alcohol and drug use. Group and individual counselling is also available to adults and families and referrals can be made through this service. An aftercare program supports clients and their families in sustaining adjustments in their lifestyle when alcohol and drug use has been addressed.
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KIMBERLEY REGION
Kununurra Warringarri Aboriginal Corporation
Kununurra
Ph: (08) 9168 1528 (Kununurra)
Ph: (08) 9168 3296 (Sober Up Shelter)
A service which works to support Aboriginal people with opportunities for employment in their local regions and communities; and can link individuals to training programs through the local TAFE and to alcohol and drug counselling services when required.
www.kwac.com.au
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Ngnowar Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation
Wyndham
Ph: (08) 9161 1496 (Community Centre)
Ph: (08) 9161 1806 (7 mile Rehab Centre)
Ph: (08) 9161 1717(Safe House)
Ph: (08) 9161 2111 (Sober Up Shelter)
A service for indigenous community members, providing alcohol and other drug treatment and rehabilitation programs for those wishing to address their drug use, including a 13-week residential rehabilitation service (at 7 Mile Rehabilitation Centre).
The Corporation offers a range of services that include support to youth at risk of self-harm and suicide, a young men’s group, a young women’s group, individual counselling, a sobering up shelter and a night patrol.
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Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services
Fitzroy Crossing
Ph: (08) 9193 0093
Education and support to individuals and their families across the wholeFitzroyValleywhereverissuesexistwithalcoholandotherdrug use and/or mental health.
www.nindilingarri.org.au
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KIMBERLEY REGION
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service
Kununurra
Ph: (08) 9166 2200
Community based mental health, child and adolescent mental health services, and community alcohol and other drug services to the Kimberley region. Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. These services can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
www.ovahs.org.au
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Palyalatju Maparnpa Health Committee Aboriginal Corporation
Ph: (08) 9168 8197 Information, advocacy, support, counselling and case management services for young people aged 12-25 living in the Kutjungka Region ofWesternAustralia(Balgo,MulanandBillilunaCommunities).Training, education and support can also be accessed by young people and their families around sexual health, issues concerning alcohol and drug use, self-harm and suicide. This service also runs a range of projects and activities aimed at developing young peoples’ life-skills, self-confidence and leadership qualities.
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Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Ph: 1800 552 002 Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
MIDwEST REGION
Centacare
Ph: (08) 9921 1433(Geraldton)
Ph: (08) 9941 4070(Carnarvon)
Ph: (08) 9949 2225(Exmouth)
Ph: (08) 9963 4508(Mount Magnet)
Ph: (08) 9962 8207(Yalgoo)
A wide range of counselling, support, mediation and training services, including youth-specific services such as the Intensive youth support service, youth outreach Intensive support service(10-18 year olds) and parent teen link (10-21 year olds).
www.centacaregeraldton.org.au
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9956 1999
The child and adolescent program provides assessment, treatment and support for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age with severe and persistent mental health disorders and/or self harming/suicidal ideations and/or behaviours, as well as assistance for their family/carers.
SDERA Regional ConsultantMidwest
Ph: (08) 9920 0206
Mob: 0429 104 920
Midwest Community Alcohol and Drug Services
Ph: (08) 9956 2424
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
Fortnightly outreach service is provided to Kalbarri, Dongara, Northampton, Mullewa, Morawa, Three Springs and Eneabba. Once a month the team also travels to Yalgoo, Cue, Mt Magnet, Meekatharra and Wiluna.
www.health.wa.gov.au/services
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Desert Blue Connect
Ph: (08) 9964 2742
Chrysalis House Women’s RefugePh: (08) 9964 2173
Offering a range of services in women’s health, family violence, primary prevention and crisis accommodation for women and children.
www.desertblueconnect.org.au
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Geraldton Family and Youth Support Service
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 99214477
Mobile: 0458 295 282
The Geraldton Family and Youth Support Service (GYFSS) operates primarily in Geraldton, providing support to young people and their families, assisting in the development of life skills, personal skills and social skills.
The program caters for young people from 11-18 years, as an early intervention service through the provision of individual case management with a strengths-based approach. The service also supports young people to connect with other appropriate services. Referrals can be made through schools, family, self, other agencies and or youth service providers.
Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Centre (GRAMS)
Ph: (08) 9956 6555 (Geraldton)
Ph: (08) 9940 3222 (Murchison Outreach Service – Mount Magnet)
Offering individual and group counselling for youth. Can provide brief intervention for drug and alcohol issues, and can arrange residential and at-home detoxification.
www.grams.asn.au
Headspace
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9943 8111
Youth friendly space to access support around a variety of issues concerning health and mental health and wellbeing for those aged 12-25.
www.facebook.com/headspaceGeraldton/
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Helping Minds
Geraldton Carnarvon
Ph: (08) 9964 4688
(Geraldton)
Ph: (08) 9941 2803(Carnarvon)
Visit the website for information about Youth Services, the School Education Program and Family Support services.
www.helpingminds.org.au
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Hope Community Service
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9921 7409
13-week community-based program for those seeking drug and or alcohol rehabilitation located at Rosella House, Geraldton and Hope Springs Community Farm.
www.hopecommunityservices.org.au
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Mission Australia
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9921 5441
Community services in the mid-west and Gascoyne that aim to reduce and prevent homelessness, supporting people with public tenancy, mental ill health, grandparenting, remote school attendance, family and domestic violence and emergency relief.
Ngala (Midwest and Gascoyne)
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9921 4477
Ph: (08) 9921 4477
Ph: (08) 9921 6814
Ngala Midwest and Gascoyne (Previously Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre Midwest and Gascoyne) is committed to providing services to children, youth and families to build individual, family and community capacity.
Services delivered include: services in education and care; transition to and through education, training and employment; individual and family support; counselling; partnership development and service co-ordination.
www.ngala.com.au/In-the-Regions/Midwest-and-Gascoyne
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Parenting Connection Mid West Delivery of services to meet the needs of the local community.
Child and Parent Centre (Rangeway) Offering programs and services that support parents and help children develop and learn in their early years.
www.childandparentcentres.wa.edu.au/rangeway/
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MIDwEST REGION
Police Community and Youth Centre (PCYC)
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9921 1317
A vast array of sporting and recreational programs for the young and the young at heart. PCYC also works in close partnership with local schools and community service groups within the Midwest Region.
www.wapcyc.com.au
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Regional Alliance West Centre (formerly Geraldton Resource Centre)
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9938 0600
Free services for people in the mid-west region experiencing disadvantage such as having a disability, being geographically isolated, or experiencing cultural or language barriers. Services include emergency relief, financial advocacy, and information and referral service, legal education to young people and presentations on youth and the law to schools and organisations.
www.raw.org.au
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Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Ph: 1800 552 002 Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
Short Term Accommodation for Youth (STAY)
Geraldton
Mobile: 0428 215 696
Provides short term crisis accommodation as well as referral, advocacy, and support for youth, including youth with disabilities, aged 15 – 25 in crisis.
PEEL REGION
Accordwest
Ph: (08) 9729 9000
Free Call: 1800 115 799
MandurahPh: (08) 9534 7788
Accordwest is a community support organisation, providing a diverse range of life-changing accommodation, family, relationship and counselling support services. Accordwest provides substance counselling and support for young people aged 12-25 years and educationforfamilies.OutreachservicescoverBunbury,Australind,Collie,Capel,BusseltonandMargaretRiver.
www.accordwest.com.au
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Allambee
Ph: (08) 9535 8263 Counselling and support for victims of sexual assault and abuse (PCATS), domestic violence and interfamilial abuse, including The Peel Children Sexual Assault Treatment Service and the youth service“Breakthru”foryoungpeopleupto18yrs.Theseservicesinclude counselling, information, advocacy, court preparation, community education and assistance for young people who have developed inappropriate sexual behaviour.
www.allambee.org.au
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SDERA Regional ConsultantPeel
Ph: (08) 9535 0108
Mob: 0427 426 790
South Metro Community Alcohol & Drug Service (Palmerston and Next Step)
Mandurah Ph: (08) 9581 4010
Rockingham Ph: (08) 9550 9200
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free and confidential basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
www.palmerston.org.au
PEEL REGION
Best Start (Department for Communities)
Ph: (08) 9583 9802 Early intervention program for Aboriginal children aged 0-5 years and their families, aimed at improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal children and focuses on care, health and early education. The project coordinates services between the Department for Child Protection, the Department of Education and the Department of Health.
www.dlgc.wa.gov.au
Billy Dower Youth Centre
Ph: (08) 9550 3670 Provides a wide range of youth services and activities for young people in the Peel region.
www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/en/Facilities/Youth-Centre
Calvary Youth Services (24 hour service)
Ph: (08) 9581 1741
Mob: 0419 909 178
Limited crisis and medium term accommodation for young people aged 15-25 years. Advocacy, financial planning, life skills training and help to access independent accommodation.
www.calvary-mandurah.org
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Headspace
Mandurah (08) 6595 8990
RockinghamPh: (08) 6595 8888
Youth friendly space to access support around a variety of issues concerning health and mental health and wellbeing for those aged 12-25.
www.facebook.com/headspacerockingham
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Helping Minds
Ph: (08) 9427 7100 Confidential support and services across the metropolitan and regional areas for children, youth, adults and families who are caring for someone with mental illness or individuals who are affected by mental illness.
www.helpingminds.org.au
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PEEL REGION
Mission Australia - Reconnect (Peel/Mandurah)
Ph: (08) 9531 9400
Free Call:1800 800 046
‘Reconnect’ assists families with teens aged 12-18yrs who are experiencing conflict and communication problems, and provides early intervention for youth at risk of homelessness. They provide one to one, family counselling, advocacy, mediation and practical support.
http://sd.missionaustralia.com.au
Nidjalla Waangan Mia
MandurahPh: (08) 9586 4580
Services include a nurse led clinic, care coordination and supplementary services program, and an outreach worker.
www.gpdownsouth.com.au/aboriginal-health
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Passages Resource Centre
Ph: (08) 9583 5160
Mob: 0408 466 055
Referral service providing support and friendship to street-present young people aged 12-25 years.
www.passagesresourcecentre.com
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Peel Community Mental Health Service
Ph: (08) 9531 8080 Access to assessment, intervention and treatment services for young people experiencing issues around mental health. Access to this service can be by self-referral although it is preferred if referral is provided from a GP.
www.health.wa.gov.au
Peel Youth Medical Service (PYMS)
Ph: (08) 9581 3365 Confidential health services operating Mondays and Wednesdays: 1pm – 5pm; Thursdays: 12.30pm – 5.30pm (Phone lines open from 12.30pm on clinic days).
www.gpdownsouth.com.au/youth-health
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PEEL REGION
Peel Youth Services
Ph: (08) 9581 3365 Youth support service for 11-25 year olds, providing recreational activities, counselling, mentoring and life coaching, with the aim of increasing the positive opportunities available to disadvantaged young people within the Peel region.
www.psy.org.au
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Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Ph: 1800 552 002
Free Call:1800 800 046
Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
Street Net Youth Outreach Service
Ph: (08) 9520 8016 Support for young people 12-18 years through any issues they may be experiencing. Street Net provides one on one support, outreach, advocacy and if needed, referral to longer term support agencies as well as offering education programs.
www.streetnet.org.au
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Youth Focus
Ph: (08) 6266 4333
Ph: (08) 9266 4333 (Rockingham)
Safe environments for young people aged 11-25 to develop social skills and networks through participation in fun activities. The Centres have a number of co-located organisations that provide services to young people including counselling and health care, a free GP service (phone for appointment), and education programs to encourage young people to remain in the education system.
www.youthfocus.com.au
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Wanslea Family Services
Ph: (08) 9245 2441
Counselling and support for children whose parents have a mental health diagnosis. This service also offers the Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) program to young people aged 0-18 which assists children to understand their parent’s mental illness and to develop skills to cope and be safe.
www.wanslea.asn.au
PILBARA & GASGOYNE REGION
Bloodwood Tree Association
South Hedland
Ph: (08) 9138 3000
Supports those affected by alcohol and drug use, unemployment or housing needs.
www.bloodwoodtree.org.au/
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Ngala (Midwest and Gascoyne)
Geraldton
Ph: (08) 9921 4477
Community based mental health, child and adolescent mental health services and community alcohol and other drug services for the Gascoyne region.
www.ngala.com.au/In-the-Regions/Midwest-and-Gascoyne
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SDERA Regional ConsultantPilbara
Ph: (08) 9185-0109
Mob: 0428 855 594
Pilbara Community Alcohol and Drug Services (Mission Australia)
KarrathaNewmanSouth Hedland Tom Price
Free Call: 1800 005 579 (South Hedland)
Ph: (08) 9144-7800 (Karratha/Roebourne)
Ph: (08) 9154 3800 (Newman)
Ph: (08) 9174 4802 (South Hedland)
Ph: 1800 005 579 (Tom Price)
The Pilbara Community Alcohol and Drug Service provides counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
Services are located in Karratha, Newman, Roebourne and Tom Price, with regular outreach to surrounding communities.
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Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service
KarrathaNewmanSouth Hedland Tom Price
Ph: (08) 9144-7800 (Karratha)
Ph: (08) 9174 1240 (Newman)
Ph: (08) 9174 1240 (South Hedland)
Ph: (08) 9174 1240 (Tom Price)
Community based mental health, child and adolescent mental health services and community alcohol and other drug services for the Pilbara region.
Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Ph: 1800 552 002 Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
Tom Price Youth Support Association
Ph: (08) 9189 2340 Employment and training guidance, life skills programs, a suicide intervention program and an anger management program for 13-25 year olds.
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Yaandina Family Centre
Roebourne
Ph: (08) 9182 1172
Yaandina provides a range of community services mainly to the Aboriginal community of Roebourne. Yaandina’s aim is to provide assistance for those most vulnerable through programs and community services.
Youth Services located in Roebourne and Karratha:•SoberingupShelter&DetoxCentre•PilbaraDrug&AlcoholRehabilitationService•Children’sCounsellingProgram•YouthDiversionServices.
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Youth Involvement Council (YIC)
South Hedland
Ph: (08) 9140 1272 (Council)
Ph: (08) 9140 1668 (Youth Accom. Program)
Social and recreational activities and programs for young people 10-17 years old. Services include life skills and support in relation to truancy, antisocial behaviour and homelessness, support and referral around alcohol and drug use issues and a suicide prevention program.“MingleMob”isthenameoftheYICyouthoutreachprogram.
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SOUTH wEST (Albany, Bunbury & Warren Blackwood) REGION
SDERA Regional Consultant Albany
Ph: (08) 9844 2481
Mob: 0428 855 579
SDERA Regional Consultant Bunbury
Ph: (08) 9844 2481
Mob: 0428 855 579
SDERA Regional Consultant WarrenBlackwood
Ph: (08) 9750 2609
Mob: 0428 942 587
Great Southern Community Alcohol and Drug Services (Palmerston)
AlbanyDenmarkKatanning
Ph: (08) 9892 2100 (Albany)
Ph: (08) 9892 2100 (Denmark)
Ph: (08) 9821 8306 (Katanning)
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. These services can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all member of the community from youth to adult.
BasedinAlbany,theGreatSouthernCommunityAlcoholand Drug Services provides outreach services to towns as far west as Walpole, north to Katanning and east to Lake Grace.In addition to its Albany office, the team also has offices inDenmark,MtBarkerandKatanning.
www.palmerston.org.au
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South West Community Alcohol and Drug Services (St John of God)
Bunbury
Ph: (08) 9721 9256
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free and confidential basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
BasedinBunbury,theSouthWestCommunityAlcoholand Drug Services also provides outreach services toManjimupandBridgetown,Collie,BusseltonandMargaret River.
www.sjog.org.au
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Accordwest
Ph: (08) 9729 9000
Free Call: 1800 115 799
BunburyPh: (08) 9729 9000Free Call: 1800 115 799
BusseltonPh: (08) 9752 2855Free Call: 1800 115 799
Manjimup1800 115 799
The Accordwest Family Services Team provides adolescent, adult and family counselling (including drug and alcohol counselling), parenting support, and tenant advice and education. Outreach servicescoverBunbury,Australind,Collie,Capel,BusseltonandMargaret River.
www.accordwest.com.au
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Albany Youth Support Association Inc.
Young House
Ph: (08) 9842 2082
Mob: 0439 422 082
Supported Housing Outreach & Tenancy (SHOT)
Mobile: 0407 002 754
Reconnect & Outreach
Mobile: 0438 012 572
Open Access Arts Studio
Ph: (08) 9841 3677
Support to young people 12-25 with several services available.
Young House: Youth Crisis Refuge for 15-25 years (24hrs/day x 365 days per year).
www.aysa.org.au/younghouse
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Supported Housing Outreach and Tenancy (SHOT): Support to young tenants in community housing (11 currently set aside for youth).
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Albany Youth Outreach: Early intervention support to people 12-18 years (and up to 25 years) to prevent crisis.
Reconnect: Early intervention program for young people aged 12-18 years to assist family reconciliation and avoid homelessness. Services in City of Albany, Shire of Denmark and Shire of Plantagenet. This includes an Outreach Worker, an Aboriginal Engagement Specialist and a specialist family mediation and counselling service.
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Open Access Arts Studio: A supportive environment for disadvantaged and marginalised young people to participate in art and cultural activities.
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Amity Health
Albany
Ph: (08) 9842 2797
Provides counselling for children and adolescents which addresses emotional or behavioural challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, chronic pain, ADD/ADHD, stressful life events, family illness, and perinatal depression/anxiety. Therapy groups for children and teens as well as art therapy are offered. Members of staff are located and work across the Great Southern region as well as in Narrogin.
www.amityhealth.com.au
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Centrecare
Bunbury
Ph: (08) 9721 5177
Wide range of counselling, support, mediation and training services for children, youth, adults and families. Youth specific services include the Intensive Youth Support Service, Youth Outreach Intensive Support Service (10-18 year olds) and Parent Teen Link (10-21 year olds).
www.centrecare.com.au
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Bridgetown (Bridgetown Community Mental Health Clinic)
Ph: (08) 9782 1444
Bunbury Ph: (08) 9722 4300
Busselton Ph: (08) 9753 6400
Margaret River (Margaret River Mental Health)
Ph: (08) 9757 3547
CAMHS are available for children and young people under the age of 18, and their families who are experiencing significant mental health issues.
www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/
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Enable South West
Bunbury Ph: (08) 9792 75001800 468 965
Works alongside individuals and families of people with disabilities and mental health issues to meet their individual needs.
www.enablesw.org.au
GP Down South
GP Down South
South west Ph: (08) 9754 3662
Eaton Ph: (08) 9754 3662
Down South Aboriginal Health (DSAH)
Collie Ph: (08) 9734 3581
Harvey Ph: (08) 9734 3581
Manjimup Ph: (08) 9771 2260
GP Down South is funded by the WA Primary Health Alliance to provide the South West Mental Health Portal which is a range of primary mental health services delivered through a stepped model of care. Provides assessment, care coordination, and the development of a recovery plan in partnership with clients. Referrals are accepted from a GP or other health professionals.
www.gpdownsouth.com.au
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Great Southern Mental Health Service (WACHS)
Albany
Ph: (08) 9892 2440
The WA Country Health Services (WACHS) provides mental health programs to rural and remote residents through: health promotion and early intervention; telepsychiatry; inpatient services, consultation and liaison; comprehensive assessment and treatment; discharge planning in consultation with carers; referrers and/or Community Mental Health teams; and the Specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Service which aims to improve access for Aboriginal people and their families.
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Headspace
Albany Ph: (08) 9842 9871
Bunbury Ph: (08) 6164 0680
Busselton Ph: (08) 6164 0680
Headspace provides a number of youth services for those aged 12-25. Young people can access information and support with the help of youth workers and other support staff who will assist them in addressing a range of issues including mental health, drug and alcohol, sex and sexuality, and family and relationships.
www.headspace.org.au
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Lamp Inc
Busselton Ph: (08) 9754 1834
Bridgetown Ph: (08) 9761 2088
Margaret River Ph: (08) 9758 8400
Lamp delivers a range of services for people experiencing mental illness. Services include: one on one community support to assist individuals to live independently in the community, carer and family support, education programs, and housing support.
www.lampinc.org.au
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Mission Australia
Bunbury
Ph: (08) 9791 4140
Mission Australia offers a range of services for children and youth. Including:
The Family Alcohol Community Education (FACE) program which provides support to young people aged 5-19 who live with alcohol misuse and other drugs misuse.
Navig8 is a service for young people aged 14-25 who are currently in or have recently left Department for Child Protection (DCP) State care. It offers advisory and practical support to help them make the transition to independent living.
www.missionaustralia.com.au
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SOUTH wEST (Albany, Bunbury & Warren Blackwood) REGION
Pathways Southwest
Bunbury
Ph: (08) 9791 1257
A community based mental health service providing services and recovery support to people experiencing mental illness and those who care for them.
www.pathwayssouthwest.org.au
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Relationships Australia - 4families
Bunbury
Ph: (08) 6164 0600
4families is a free service that provides whatever support families and carers need, linking them to a variety of services to reduce family stress and enable children and young people to reach their full potential. 4families is only available for those living in the Busselton,MargaretRiver,ManjimupandBunbury(includingCollie,Harvey and Waroona) catchment areas.
www.relationshipswa.org.au/en/services/4families
Youth Focus
AlbanyBunbury
Ph: (08) 6266 4333
Ph: (08) 6266 4300 (Duty Officer)
Early intervention and prevention service offering support to young people aged 12-18 years showing signs associated with suicide, depression and self-harm. A youth and family services team are available to provide counselling to young people and their families.
www.youthfocus.com.au
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wHEATBELT (North & South) REGION
Avon Youth Community and Family Services (AYCFS Inc.)
Northam
Ph: (08) 9622 2612
Non-government, not-for-profit, community based organisation providing a diverse range of services to youth aged 12-25 in the Avon Valley region.
www.avonyouth.org.au
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Central AGCARE Family Counselling Service
Corrigin
Ph: (08) 9063 2037
Mobile counselling service providing assistance with personal relationship and family needs (including financial counselling), and the stresses relating to rural living.
SDERA Regional Consultant Wheatbelt North
Ph: (08) 9622 0200 (Northam)
Mob: 0427 479 781
SDERA Regional Consultant Wheatbelt South
Ph: (08) 9881 0000 (Narrogin)
Mob: 0428 855 595
Wheatbelt Community Alcohol and Drug Services (Holyoake)
MerredinNarroginNortham
Ph: (08) 9081 3396 (Merredin)
Ph: (08) 9881 1999 (Narrogin)
Ph: (08) 9621 1055 (Northam)
Free Call: 1800 447 172
Counselling, information, outreach services and referral options for individuals and families experiencing issues around alcohol and other drugs. This service can be accessed on a cost-free basis by all members of the community from youth to adult.
BasedinbothNortham,NarroginandMerredin,theWheatbelt Community Alcohol and Drug Services provides outreach services to Merredin, Wyalkatchem, Gingin,GoomallingandallpointswesttoBeverley.
www.holyoake.org.au/
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wHEATBELT (North & South) REGION
Narrogin Mental Health Unit
Narrogin
Ph: (08) 9881 0700
Access to assessment, intervention and treatment services for young people experiencing issues around mental health. Access to this service can be by self-referral although it is preferred if referral is provided from a GP.
Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC)
Northam
Ph: (08) 9622 2220
Not-for-profit youth and community organisation that creates opportunities for young people in Northam and surrounding communities through the delivery of recreational and educational activities.
www.wapcyc.com.au
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Rural Link (Mental Health Emergency Response Line)
Free call: 1800 552 002
Specialist after-hours mental health telephone service for the rural communities of Western Australia, operating 4:30pm – 8:30am Monday to Friday and 24 hours Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. During business hours, you will be connected to your local community mental health clinic. Rural Link helps people deal with depression, suicide, anxiety, psychosis, mental health issues or mental health crisis.
www.mentalhealth.wa.gov.au
Salvation Army – Northam Corps
Northam
Ph: (08) 9622 1228
Provision of a number of different community support services to help people get through tough situations.
www.salvationarmy.org.au
Share and Care Community Services Group
Northam
Ph: (08) 9622 2828
Free Call: 1800 353 122
Community safety program made available through Northam Share and Care, providing advice about issues relating to domestic violence and working to build resilience within the community.
www.shareandcare.com.au
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Wheatbelt Mental Health Service
MerredinNarroginNortham
Ph: (08) 9621 0999 (Northam)
Ph: (08) 9575 1827 (Gingin)
Free and confidential community mental health care to the people of Coastal and Wheatbelt communities. The service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for people with mental health problems.
Youth Focus
Ph: (08) 6266 4333
Youth Focus offers an early intervention services for those aged 12-25 years experiencing anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, and self-harm behaviours.
https://youthfocus.com.au
Northam (Holyoake)Dalwallinu (Health Centre)Merredin College
Alcohol and Drug Support Line 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024
beyondblue 1300 22 4636
Crisis Care 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008
Family Helpline 9223 1100 or 1800 643 000
Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321
Health Direct Australia 1800 022 222
Homeless Advisory Service (M-F 8am-5pm) 1800 065 892
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Lifeline 13 11 14
Meth Helpline 1800 874 878
Parent and Family Drug Support Line 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203
Parenting WA Line 1800 654 432 or 6279 1200
Poisons Information Service 13 11 26
Quitline 13 78 48 (13 QUIT)
Samaritans Crisis Line 13 52 47
Samaritans Youthline 9388 2500 or 1800 198 313
Youth Legal Service 9202 1688 or 1800 199 006
HELPLINES & ADVICE
The services and contact telephone numbers listed below may be of use to school staff, parents or students who at a given time may be seeking information, support or even emergency advice and guidance.
USEFUL wEBSITES
Act-Belong-Commit
Managed by: Government of Western Australia, Healthway, Curtin University & Lotterywest
Act-Belong-Commitencouragespeopleinthecommunitytotakeactiontoimprovetheirmental health and well-being. The site provides information on mental health and how and where to get involved in events and activities in communities across Western Australia.
www.actbelongcommit.org.au
Alcohol. Think again.
Managed by: WA Mental Health Commission.
Alcohol. Think Again. is an education campaign aimed to reduce the level of alcohol related harm and ill-health in Western Australia.
www.alcoholthinkagain.com.au
Alcohol and Drug Reports and Resources
Managed by: Mental Health Commission of WA
A range of reports and resources to help inform and educate the community and the mental health, alcohol and other drug workforce.
www.mhc.wa.gov.au/reports-and-resources/
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
AustralianBureauofStatisticsprovidesup-to-datestatisticsonuseofalcoholandotherdrugs in Australia.
www.abs.gov.au
Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
The Alcohol and Drug Foundation provides information, programs, resources and services which focus on drugs and best practice approaches in drug prevention. It offers research and information on priority issues and community development initiatives.
www.adf.org.au
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet
Managed by: Centre for Indigenous Australian Education Studies and Research, Edith Cowan University (WA).
Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet provides a ‘one-stop info-shop’ for gaining knowledge and information on a wide range of Indigenous health issues.
www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au
Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Association Act
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Association Act (ATODA) is the principal advisory body to government on drug policy. This site provides access to relevant publications, news and announcements and links to sites which provide information and support around issues connected with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
www.atoda.org.au
beyondblue
Provides information and support about depression, anxiety and suicide.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Cannabis Information and Support (CIS)
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIS) has been reborn as Cannabis Information and Support (CIS) and is a voluntary and privately funded website. The site provides information and resources about cannabis, its use and in particular the riskier pattern of daily use amongst members of the wider community.
www.cannabissupport.com.au
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI)
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association Ltd.
Children of Parents with a Mental Illness – COPMI – provides information and links to support options to assist in promoting mental health in children and young people aged 0-18 who have parents with a mental health problem or disorder. It also provides access to information and education resources for teachers and parents.
www.copmi.net.au
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Counselling Online
Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre.
Counselling Online offers a free professional counselling service using text-communication for anyone seeking help for their own or someone else’s drug use. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week across Australia. Information and referral options are also available.
www.counsellingonline.org.au
Mental Health Commission of Western Australia (MHC)
Government of Western Australia Mental Health Commission.
The MHC is the Western Australia government agency that works across government and non-government sectors to address mental health, alcohol and other drug issues in the community. This site provides access to considerable resources including information on prevention and community action programs, professional education opportunities, training and research activities, statistical bulletins as well as state wide intervention, counselling and treatment services.
www.mhc.wa.gov.au
Drug Aware
Government of Western Australia The Mental Health Commission.
Drug Aware provides information about drugs, where to get help, and other information that can help young people make informed decisions. It also provides information on community events for young people.
www.drugaware.com.au
Headspace
Australian Government National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Headspace provides support and information around mental health and wellbeing for young people and their families. It aims to encourage young people to seek help early if mental health and drug and alcohol issues emerge and provides information on where and how to access help.
www.headspace.org.au
Healthway
Government of Western Australia
Healthway aims to reduce harm from tobacco, alcohol, obesity and to promote good mental health. It provides information on, and funding opportunities for, events and programs with a focus on health promotion.
www.healthway.wa.gov.au
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Leavers WA
Government of Western Australia Department for Communities Office for Youth
Leavers WA offers information for young people, schools, parents and communities about planning safe and enjoyable leavers’ celebrations including tips for staying safe.
www.leaverswa.com.au
Local Drug Action Groups Inc.
Local Drug Action Groups Inc. provides information on how to participate actively in local Western Australian communities to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug related harm.
www.localdrugaction.com.au
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Australian Government Department of Health
Multicultural Mental Health Australia provides information on campaigns and projects and provides translated fact sheets for those from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds or those working with multicultural groups. It seeks to promote awareness and increase access to information on multicultural mental health, support services, stigma reduction and suicide prevention.
www.mhima.org.au
National Alcohol Campaign
Australian Government Department of Health
National Alcohol Campaign provides information about alcohol related health issues and Australian Government policy. Resources and publications can also be accessed through this site.
www.alcohol.gov.au
National Drugs Campaign
Australian Government Department of Health
National Drugs Campaign provides information about the National Drugs Campaign including current initiatives and areas of focus. Offers links to additional related websites for parents and young people.
www.drugs.health.gov.au
USEFUL wEBSITES (cont.)
USEFUL wEBSITES (cont.)
ReachOut.com
The Inspire Foundation
Reach Out! provides fact sheets, stories, and forums to help young people aged 14-25 to understand and explore issues around mental and physical health and wellbeing including sexuality. Information on getting help and support and building resilience is also provided.
www.reachout.com.au
Save-a-mate
Australian Red Cross
‘Save-a-mate’ provides information about alcohol and other drugs, positive mental health and the Red Cross ‘Save-a-mate’ program.
www.saveamate.org.au
Smarter than Smoking
School Drug Education and road Aware (SDERA)
Smarter than Smoking provides information for those working in Western Australia schools, communities and youth settings who would like to access information and resources to help prevent young people from starting to smoke. Educational resources for use in the classroom setting are illustrated and links provided for gaining information on grants and sponsorship and current campaigns.
www.smarterthansmoking.org.au
Tune In Not Out (TINO)
Managed by: Australian Lions Drug Awareness Foundation Inc. and the Drug Education Network Inc.
Tune In Not Out is a national pod cast service for young people aged 16-25. It recognises the use of alcohol and other drugs is sometimes interlinked with many other aspects of a young person’s life including self-esteem, stress, education and relationships. Created by and for young people, it aims to help young people make safer decisions about alcohol and other drugs.
www.tuneinnotout.com
Youth Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue (National Depression Initiative)
YouthBeyondBluehighlightsissuesaboutdepressionandanxiety.Itprovidesinformationforyoung people and their parents about symptoms, treatment pathways and where help can be accessed.
www.youthbeyondblue.com
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