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Haven Pakenham resident Sam says it’s time to normalise conversation about mental health in the ongoing fight against stigma.
Since this story was published, Jenni has sadly passed away peacefully. Mind and The Haven Foundation share our condolences with Jenni’s family, friends and the Haven Frankston community, and we thank her family for allowing us to continue sharing Jenni’s wonderful story. Jenni is remembered for the positive difference she made in the lives of those around her.
Matt has come a long way from the isolated and shy person who moved into The Haven Foundation’s residence in Frankston two years ago.
When Becky was referred to Mind Australia’s Youth Outreach Recovery Support (YORS) program she was struggling to get out of bed in the morning.
The 25-year-old from Corowa near the New South Wales-Victoria border said she had no motivation or purpose in her life.
“I didn’t even want to go to sleep in fear of the next day coming around,” she said.
Robert says Mind Australia’s Active Recovery Team (ART) in Mandurah has helped him find long-term accommodation and improve his mental wellbeing.