The Peer Healing Space - Geelong

The Peer Healing Space is a lived experience residential service for people who are experiencing distress or mental health challenges.  

It is a free mental health service that provides short-term care and support in a home-like setting for people aged 18 years or older. People can stay at the service for a few days or up to three weeks. It is run by people with lived and living experience of mental health challenges.  

This service is run by peer workers – people with lived experience of mental health challenges. It provides another alternative to hospital.  

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The Peer Healing Space is located in Geelong. It has gardens, shared indoor spaces, and room to rest, connect, and heal in your own way.  

A stay at the service is your choice. You do not have to stay if you do not want to and you can leave at any time.  

You will still be able to access any support you are currently receiving. Planned visits from support staff are welcome. 

What guests can expect

• Support from peer workers with lived experience  
• One-to-one support  
• Group activities to help you connect with others  
• Shared meals and outings in the community  
• Support when you are feeling distressed  
• Your own bedroom and private bathroom.  

What we ask from guests

• Work with us to help keep the space safe  
• Tell us when you’re coming and going  
• Follow the mutuality agreement  
• Do not bring alcohol or other drugs on site  
• Manage your own medications (if needed).  

Interested?

If this sounds right for you or someone you know, please complete this referral form.

This will help us understand your support needs.

Download the flyer (PDF 154 KB)

Contact us

For more information contact: Mobile: 0456 537 421 or Email: [email protected] 

Or contact: Mind Connect, 1300 286 463 or [email protected]

Please read the What you need to know brochure and download/complete the PHS Mutual Community Agreement form.

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The Peer Healing Space is supported by the Victorian Government.

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