People affected by floods in Central Victoria will be able to access emotional and practical support from Mind Australia.
Mind staff are available to provide assistance in Bendigo, Echuca and Rochester as flooded rivers are likely to peak in the coming days following record rainfall in Victoria.
People in the Hamilton, Portland and Warrnambool areas can now access free mental health counselling, and support with alcohol and other drugs, all through the one service.
People in the Bendigo, Echuca, Dandenong and Melton areas can now access treatment, care and support from their new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals.
The new services are delivered in these areas by Mind Australia. They are among the nine new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals that began service provision this week, announced by the Victorian Government.
Mind Australia is inviting young people (aged 16 to 24 years) to shape the future of youth mental health services and join the inaugural Mind Youth Lived Experience Advisory Team (Youth LEAT).
The Youth LEAT will be a group that works to privilege the voices of lived experience throughout Mind’s service design and delivery, with a particular emphasis on young people.
People using Mind Australia’s support services are achieving significant improvements to their mental health and wellbeing.