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Linda says she doesn’t know where she would be without the support of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

As a long-time carer, Mary Hollick knows how challenging navigating the mental health system in Victoria can be. The 70-year-old from Ballarat has, at various times, cared for her mother, her sister and her son, who all experienced mental health challenges for lengthy periods of their lives. 

Greg has channelled his passion for gardening to give back to his Haven community and show how much their support has meant to him. 

After years of living on 12-month leases Shaun is finally feeling settled at the Haven Foundation’s housing with support residence in Pakenham (Victoria).

The 40-year-old spent a number of years moving between housing services, but he was never able to feel at home because of the impermanent tenancy arrangements. 

Judith Wright, a long-time carer from Creswick in central-west Victoria, says being at the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre is so warm that it feels like a second home.