southwesthealthcare.com.au

The local, government funded organisation providing care for children, adolescents and adults in the south-west region.

You can contact Mental Health and Wellbeing Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 808 284

Mens Help Line

Lifeline

The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children.

Explore further with this link. Orange Door

24 hour contact Orange Door After Hours

Located at the Francis Hewitt Community Health Centre, the counselling service offers assistance to people who wish to discuss issues that affect their emotional wellbeing.

The service is offered to individuals, couples and families. Children and adolescents are seen both individually and with family members and their presentation is always seen in the context of their families.

For more information: Francis Hewitt Centre Counselling

Crisis and emergency accommodation. Hamilton office.

https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/locations/victoria/v357/salvoconnect-hamilton/

The Royal College of Psychiatrist (UK) has an extensive collection of resources concerning all the various mental health conditions. See also the links within the resource page dealing with treatments and young persons mental health. Visit: RCPsych(UK) Mental Health Problems

Many useful resources; information about causes, signs and symptoms, treatments available, self management with exercise and diet, resources for young persons and children in addition to links to other digital services can be found here: Black Dog Institute Depression

A wealth of resources can be found at the Black Dog Institute, including information about signs what is anxiety, what causes it, different types, the various treatments available and what you can do to help yourself. Visit: Anxiety

The national centre for excellence in the research and treatment of PTSD has many useful resources. Visit Phoenix Australia

Also the Black Dog Institute has a very user friendly, information rich site concerning PTSD symptoms, causes and treatments at Black Dog PTSD

Located in Hamilton, you can find a large number of resources developed specifically to support individuals and families engaged in agriculture. Visit Farmer Health support

Living on the land and stress are familar partners. If you are feeling concerned or overwhelmed do not hesitate to contact RFCS. Counsellors throughout the western region.

Rural Financial Counselling Service

mensline.org.au

Information for the care of mens and boys that may have mental illness, stress or concerns regarding being victims of domestic abuse.

Support for fathers experiencing seperation from their children.

https://parentsbeyondbreakup.com/dids/

Providing a space for men to learn skills and enjoy the community of other men.

https://mensshed.org/

openarms.gov.au

Information for veterans and their families.

samsn.org.au

Information for men who have been a victim of sexual abuse.

Victoria: menergy.org.au

Victoria: gatheringmen.org

National: menswellbeing.org

National: Centre for Men and Families

Updated monthly, a directory of services, gatherings and retrats for men. It is a klarge document that needs a bit of scrolling, however within it you may find something that interests you.

Link to Newsletter

An organisation promoting awareness of mens mental and physical wellbeing.

https://au.movember.com/

Link to information about the state of young males in our modern world. How in most areas they are falling behind. Authored by Warren Farrell

https://boycrisis.org/

A service providinmg support for members of the LGBTQI+ community in Victoria.

https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/home

Government services and resources that can assist finding employment.

https://www.workforceaustralia.gov.au/

Sleep Health Foundation

Useful tools and fact sheets about sleep

Getting involved with both movement ( walking or running) and a like minded, supportive community is a proven strategy for the management of mild to moderate depression. For more information visit: Hamilton Parkrun

Rachel Boak is a dietitian based in Warrnambool who visits Hamilton monthly. Expertise in eating disorders and the general problems that persons experiencing mental illness can suffer. For more information: Consuming Kind

Yoga and other physical therapies have an important role in the treatment of trauma. Frank Jesse of Griffin Hill Yoga, Dunkeld, is a highly experienced Yoga teacher. Please visit Griffin Hill Yoga for more information.

Run by Mardi Gill, a very experienced instructor. Great physical activity to assist in the recovery from mental illness.

Visit Hamilton Pilates

VicHealth

Information about exercise and nutrition

Quit

Resources to assist quitting smoking

A drug and alcohol worker is available at the Francis Hewitt Centre ( see WDHS Counselling link) or visit ASCO for more information.

Also available is the Western Region Alcohol and Drug Service (WRAD), located in Warrnambool. Visit WRAD for further information on services

Hello Sunday Morning is a Government funded service supporting a healthy relationship with alcohol. The site has many resources including a ling to an app to support changing alcohol consumption. See Alcohol use for more details.

Meli, an organisation in Warrnambool, may be of assistance Meli

Also the National Gamblers Assistance Line Contact

Organisation providing support for people of all ages living with disability and/or mental illness. There is a branch located next door to my rooms. For more information visit: Wellways