Hi, we're HelpingMinds
HelpingMinds offers free Mental Health Education, Services and Carer Support across Western Australia.
With nearly 50 years of service, we understand that living with mental health challenges can be a difficult and isolating experience, not only for the person experiencing mental health challenges but also their loved ones.
We provide a wide range of mental health services including
Mental Health Education
- Mental health education programs for schools, workplaces and the community
- Recovery College that provides students with the knowledge and tools to find the most meaning, confidence and enjoyment in day-to-day life
Mental Health Services
- Individualised support services for people with a psychosocial disability
- Early intervention programs for young people aged between 7 and 17 who have emotional or social difficulties or are at risk of developing a mental health challenge*
*Available to young people living in City of Swan, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Broome
Mental Health Carer Support
- Carer Advocacy – Helping family members to understand their rights as carers
- Counselling
- Support groups and workshops
- School Holiday and after school programs for young carers
- Carer Peer support
- Carer Respite
Carer Gateway
HelpingMinds are the Regional Champions for Carer Gateway, supporting registration and planning in Southwest, MidWest and Kimberley.
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 mental health support Perth services are designed for children and adults to help you better care for yourself and for those close to you who are experiencing mental health challenges.
HelpingMinds offers free and informative workshops and services for anyone in the community wishing to learn more about mental health.
They focus on raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health challenges. They also provide tools and knowledge to help manage mental health challenges in themselves or someone close to them.
Our workshops can cater for students, teachers, parents, workplaces and community groups.
HelpingMinds provides confidential individualised support services through the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and Psychosocial Support Service Program (location specific).
Our WA Recovery College Alliance Program provides a safe space to assist with individual personal recovery and provides students with the tools to live a full and meaningful life.
What are Mental Health Challenges?
Mental health refers to a balanced state of mind, whilst mental health challenges indicates that something is off-balance, off-centre and is impacting someone’s ability to live life the way they would like.
Learn more about the mental health condition of your loved one, your role as a mental health carer and how HelpingMinds can support you and your family member experiencing mental health challenges.
Am I a Carer?
Do you support someone living with mental health challenges, either emotionally, practically or financially?
People of all ages can be carers, including children and that is why 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
The majority of mental health challenges will emerge before the age of 25, as such, the earlier people at risk receive support, the more likely they are to cope with challenging situations and emotions. We offer FREE in-school programs for students and teachers, school holiday programs, after-school workshops, young carer counselling and early intervention programs.
