How to refer someone to HelpingMinds®

Referring someone to HelpingMinds® is a simple process. Referrals can be made by health professionals or individuals can make a self-referral.

Health Professionals specialising in mental health treatment can refer patients for support services or encourage them to join NDIS-approved programs as part of their recovery. Family and friends of individuals experiencing mental health conditions can also refer patients for mental health support services and programs.

Referrals for mental health support services are not limited to any age group. Individuals experiencing mental health conditions or Carers of people dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other mental challenges are welcome to apply. All referrals are subject to assessment and verification based on the NDIS guidelines for mental health services.

To get started, simply fill out our referral form with as much health information as possible and a team member will be in touch with the person who is referred. If you have any questions about our referral process, get in touch with our friendly team.

Referral Form

The Practical Guide for Working with Carers

We recognise the Carers and acknowledge the importance of their role which is why we want to provide the best support service to help them with their commitments.

HelpingMinds® is working with mental health services in the metropolitan area of Perth to enhance staff engagement with family and friends who are caring for a person with a mental health issue. The goal is to work with management and staff to improve engagement and to celebrate the best practices that can be replicated across other services.

Do you want to know if you are a Mental Health Carer? HelpingMinds can help you determine if you are a Carer and provide you with the necessary information on how to benefit from services available to carers in Australia.

To find out more about how we work with Carers, please download a copy of The Practical Guide the guide, or complete our e-learning modules, which you can get access to when you get in touch with us for more information.

The NDIS and psychosocial disability

People with a mental health condition who suffer from a psychosocial disability may qualify for an NDIS-funded treatment plan and support service carried out by HelpingMinds.

The NDIS or the National Disability Insurance Scheme funds the services and supports for people who are living with a mental illness that has a significant impact on their daily life, also known as a psychosocial disability.

If you are a professional and wish to refer someone to our NDIS service, please complete the referral form.

Find out more about the NDIS and Psychosocial Disability and see what other programs you can qualify for!

At HelpingMinds, we offer Psychosocial Support Services in Perth for individuals and carers alike. Psychosocial Support is a non-clinical but community-based support service that aims to facilitate recovery in the whole community for people experiencing mental illness. Our experienced staff will work with you to develop a Support Plan to assist you to work towards your recovery goals which include building personal capacity and stability starting with smaller communities like at home and with friends and then towards larger communities.

For more information, please phone us on (08) 9427 7100 or get in touch with us online.

Support & Education for

Young People

If you or someone you know is under the age of 18 and have a friend or family member that is affected by a mental health condition (a formal diagnosis isn’t required), we have many free and confidential services that can help.

Support & Education for

Carers

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.

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Support & Education for everyone

In the family

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.

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HelpingMinds^® is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. HelpingMinds^® welcomes all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. For more information, see our Diversity Statement.

HelpingMinds^® prides itself on being an accessible and inclusive organisation, ensuring everyone who needs support is able to access the right service and receive the help they need. If you require accessible locations, an interpreter or translator services, please contact us. For more information, see our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

HelpingMinds^® 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.