Providing Mental Health Support To
Caring for a member experiencing mental health challenges can be difficult for the whole family.
Supporting and caring for a family member going through mental health challenges can be a confusing, frightening, and an isolating experience, especially if you are the primary caregiver. However, you do not have to go through it alone! HelpingMinds offer free and confidential services that can help support your whole family.
Supports for family members and friends
When someone close to you changes because of mental health challenges you may feel a range of emotions including anger, loss and sadness.
We offer free and confidential counselling to people who are supporting a family member or a friend living with mental health challenges, including, individual counselling appointments, in-school counselling for students aged 7-17, phone counselling for people in regional and remote WA.
Our regular support groups, for family and friends of people living with mental challenges, provide a safe environment for people to come together and offer each other support and share experiences, coping skills and information.
Support groups can bring a sense of empowerment, improve connection and take away some of those feelings of distress, exhaustion and isolation. Our workshops are open to anyone affected by mental health conditions and are conducted across Perth.
The mental health system in WA is complex and we can help you navigate it, protect your rights and express your own wishes. This is known as advocacy.
Our advocacy team can assist you understand your rights, have your voice heard when decisions are being made about the person you care for, provide access to mental health services, referrals to practical support as well as information and resources.
When you are supporting someone through their mental health journey life can be very challenging. Sometimes talking with someone who has lived through or experienced a similar situation can help ease your fears and concerns, as you realise that you are not alone.
Our Peer Support Workers are people who care for a friend experiencing mental health challenges and can support you by understanding the challenges you face.
Mental health carers provide invaluable support, often at the cost of their own well-being. This is where respite care becomes essential. Respite care offers temporary relief for carers, allowing them to recharge and maintain their own mental and physical health, giving carers the opportunity to step back and rejuvenate, respite care ensures they can continue to offer high-quality support to their loved ones.
We understand the unique dynamics that mental health challenges can bring into a relationship. Our specialised mental health couples counselling services are designed to provide a safe, supportive space where both partners can explore their feelings, improve communication, and develop strategies to strengthen their bond.
Young carers often juggle their caregiving duties with schoolwork, social lives, and personal growth, facing challenges that many of their peers might never experience.
We believe that young carers deserve the utmost support and recognition. That’s why we offer a range of free services for young people aged seven upwards, designed to help them navigate their unique journey.
The SANE Forum gives you a chance to connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. It’s free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
We are proud to be part of the mental health support for family and carers all over WA
I can't thank HelpingMinds enough. Life has thrown our family a curveball and having someone who understands the game is invaluable. HelpingMinds is assisting us to understand the new rules of the game. A game we did not sign up for but nevertheless a game we will participate in until the very end whatever the outcome. I would and I do recommend the agency to anyone who needs the help of learning the rules of the same game we were thrown into. Thank you HelpingMinds Mandurah.
Fabulous mob who have a real passion for helping people with mental health challenges and their carers to achieve a better quality of life. Thank you for all that you do!
I had contact due to a friend and they assisted kids at schools going through custody issues. Happy with their approach.
Wonderful service to those of us having difficulties in life.
