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Help is Here Campaign
Launched in 2022, Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals offer a variety of free support services. The "Help is Here" campaign aims to raise local awareness and encourage access to the first six Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals. This includes the areas of Benalla-Wangaratta-Mansfield, Brimbank, Frankston, Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe, Latrobe, and Whittlesea.
Currently, there are 15 Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals statewide, catering to metropolitan, regional, and rural communities.
About this Service
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals ensure Victorian adults receive mental health treatment, care, and support closer to their communities. Services are continually expanding, offering a wide range of support options. Learn more about available services.
Support is accessible without a referral from a doctor or health professional, a mental health care plan, or a Medicare card. It's open to anyone aged 26 and over experiencing mental health or wellbeing issues, including those dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use or addiction.
Support is also available for family members, friends, and carers of people with mental health concerns, assisting them in their caregiving roles or addressing their own mental health needs.
Find your nearest Mental Health and Wellbeing Local.
Fostering awareness about Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals is absolutely crucial. This service provides welcoming and accessible support right in their local area, ensuring integrated care for our community, particularly for those experiencing both mental health and addiction issues," highlighted Irina Hart, Manager at the Hamilton Centre.