People now have the option of face to face support from Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services managed by Mind Australia.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals in Melton, Greater Dandenong, and Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Campaspe have now begun outreach services in addition to telephone and telehealth support.
These services are in place while the permanent Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services are being developed.
Nahisha Williams-Wynn, the Service Manager for the Melton Mental Health and Wellbeing Local, said the option of face to face support was important as support over the phone or on a platform like ZOOM doesn’t suit everyone.
“There are older people, and people with multifaceted needs and vulnerabilities, who need face to face support. We now have the option to go and see them in their home or somewhere in the community if they prefer.”
People seeking support can phone their Mental Health and Wellbeing Local during business hours or email to make an appointment for face to face outreach support (see contact details below).
“People can talk to us about mental health challenges they are experiencing, whether they have an existing mental health condition or there might be aspects of their lives that they are struggling with, some stressors that are impacting their mental health,” Nahisha said.