If you or family member require mental health and wellbeing support but don’t meet the criteria to access Northern Health Mental Health Services, there are a number of other organisation that may be able to help:
Whittlesea Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
The Whittlesea MH and Wellbeing Hub Local provides support to consumers, and if comfortable, their families, carers and supporters, to design a care plan that meets their goals and preferences. Adults experiencing distress or wanting support for their mental health and wellbeing can visit or call the service.
All support is free and a referral and Medicare card are not required.
Address:
7/1 Danaher Drive, South Morang VIC 3752
Wurundjeri country
Phone: 1800 571 145
Email: whittlesealocalservice@neaminational.org.au
Click here for the Whittlesea MH and Wellbeing Local website
Northern East Mental Health And Wellbeing Connect
North East Metro Connect is a warm and welcoming space for families, carers, supporters and kin of people challenged by mental health and/or alcohol and other drug use. They provide a range of services for Victorian families and carers including information, resources and practical support for health and wellbeing. All support is free and referral is not required. People of all ages can access the Connect services.
Address: 3/50 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Phone: (03) 8850 4150
Email: northeastmetroconnect@accesshc.org.au
Click here for the NE Metro mental Health and Well-being Connect website
Head to Health
Whether you are looking for mental health support for yourself, someone you care about, or just trying to improve your wellbeing – Head to Health is a good place to start.
Head to Health helps everyone access the mental health and wellbeing services that are right for them. It makes it easier to navigate and choose the most suitable care options, whether that’s face-to-face, via phone, or online.
Head to Health is a free confidential service
Phone: 1800 595 212
Click here for the Head to Health Website
CAREinMIND Wellbeing Support Service
CAREinMIND Wellbeing Support Service is a 24/7 telehealth provider that offers free professional phone and online counselling for anyone who lives or works in north, central and western Melbourne.
A medical referral is not required to initiate contact. This means free professional counselling can be accessed anywhere, at a time that is convenient to you
Call and talk with a professional counsellor now on 1300 096 269 at any time
Click here for the CareInMind website
Other supports
Drug and Alcohol Supports
If you are concerned about your own drinking or drug use or concerned about a family member, friend or someone you support, please click here a list of organisations you can contact.
Independent Mental Health Advocacy
Call 1300 947 820 to speak to an advocate about your rights and for support to speak up about your assessment, treatment and recovery
Click here for the IMHA website
The Compassionate Friends Victoria
The Compassionate Friends Victoria provide peer-to-peer support services for individuals (18+ years) bereaved of a child, sibling, or grandchild:
- 24-hour grief support line: 03 9888 4944 or 1300 064 068
- One-on-One Grief Support
- Support Groups, Social Gatherings, and Workshops
- Accessible Virtual Support – online counselling and virtual events
