Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect supports family members, carers, kin and supporters of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
The service is delivered in partnership between Mind Australia, Ballarat Community Health and Grampians Community Health.
It services the Wimmera and Central highlands sub-regions.
The Connect centre is a warm and welcoming space that provides people with the vital networks they need to keep caring for their loved one while still looking after their own wellbeing.
Families, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. Support is free and no referral is needed to access a Connect centre.
The staff at Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect also have a lived experience of supporting someone with mental health and/or substance use challenges. They can relate to your experience and provide informed support. They can listen and connect you to tailored information, resources, advocacy, counselling, individual and group-based support, and access to brokerage funds through Tandem’s Carer Support Fund.
Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is also a great place to make new social connections.
Services are available through walk-in, phone, online and outreach services.
This service is funded by the Department of Health.
Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect | Mind Australia
Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect is for family members, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds who are living in the Ararat, Ballarat, Golden Plains, Hepburn, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Moorabool, Northern Grampians, Pyrenees, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack local government areas.
To find out more about Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect, call 1800 962 008 or email:
GrampiansMHWConnect@mindaustralia.org.au
No. You do not need a Medicare card or a referral to access this free support.
Find out more about the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect agencies by visiting their websites:
