CHILDREN & YOUTH
HelpingMinds offers a range of free, professional and confidential counselling and support programs to children and youth aged 8-18 years who have a friend or family member that is affected by mental illness or are at risk of developing a mental illness themselves.
HOW WE HELP
ADULTS
HelpingMinds offers a range of free, professional and confidential counselling and support programs to adults who have a friend or family member that is affected by mental illness or are at risk of developing a mental illness themselves.
HOW WE HELP
FAMILIES
We provide a comprehensive support program for families who reside in the city of Swan, the Midwest, Gascoyne and the Kimberley with children (0-18yrs) who are affected or at risk of developing a mental illness.
PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TO WEST AUSTRALIANS FOR OVER 40 YEARS
WHY HELPINGMINDS?
- We understand families are important to the person living with mental distress
- We understand every family is different
- We understand the importance of listening
- We understand the importance of connections
- We help build skills and confidence
We empower hope in you and your family through your recovery journey.
HelpingMinds was established 40 years ago as a not for profit charity in Perth, Western Australia and offers quality, confidential support services to families, children and individuals who are supporting a loved one with a mental illness or who are themselves experiencing mental illness.
The majority of our services are free of charge and focus on: advocacy, understanding the mental health system, education, counselling and support, school holiday programs and respite.
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HELPINGMINDS & NDIS
HelpingMinds provides reasonable and necessary disability related supports and services to eligible individuals through contract with the National Disability Insurance Agency and NDIS MyWay.
Specifically we offer the following services:
- Mentoring : development of individual support plans to achieve goals.
- Peer support : assisting with daily activities such as shopping, bill paying, taking part in social activities to maintain engagement with the community.
- Having A Break : Enjoy up to 2 weeks per year in one our self contained respite houses. These low cost accommodations can sleep up to 7 people so that you can bring persons of your choosing.
- Recreation programs weekly recreation sessions
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
HelpingMinds run a series of ongoing and specialised workshops that expand our support platform and provide an organised and safe environment for our clients to learn and engage with each other.
The groups are aimed at carers who wish to connect with others who support someone with mental health issues, and who understand the everyday challenges faced in the carer role.
Our courses are for people who would like to feel connected but do not require counselling support or would like more informal support in conjunction with counselling support.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present.
Individuals pictured are models and are used for illustrative purposes only.
