Having someone close to you living with mental health challenges can be a difficult, overwhelming and isolating experience. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Our free and confidential services can support you so you can better support those close to you.
If your family member or friend lives with a severe and longstanding mental illness they may be eligible for support through the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). We can help you through every stage of the NDIS application process.
Hi, we're HelpingMinds
HelpingMinds offers free mental health support to the family and friends of people living with mental health challenges across WA.
We started as ARAFMI over 40 years ago and we understand that having a loved one who is experiencing mental ill-health can be a difficult and isolating experience. But you don’t have to go through it alone.
We are here to listen and to provide you with emotional and practical supports that will help you and your family cope during stressful times.
Our free and confidential services include:
- Counselling and support groups for family and friends
- Early intervention programs for children and young people
- Assistance and support through the NDIS
- Mental health programs for schools and the community
- Helping family and friends to understand their rights and have their voice heard
If you are a mental health carer or have someone close to you living with mental health challenges, contact us today.
What is Mental Illness?
Learn more about the mental health condition of your loved one, your role as a mental health carer and how we can support you.
Am I a Carer?
We offer free and confidential support to people who have a family member or a friend living with mental health challenges, including counselling, support groups and advocacy services.
Children and Young People
We offer FREE in-school programs for students and teachers, school holiday programs, after school workshops, young carer counselling and early intervention programs.
