Mental Health Resources

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Mental Health Support remains a critical issue across the Bega Electorate, particularly in regional and rural communities where access to timely care can be challenging. Continued investment in accessible, community-based mental health care is essential to ensure people across the Bega electorate can receive the support they need, close to home. 

Local services are providing important support for people experiencing mental health distress, crisis and social isolation. Here is a list of some of our local mental health providers that can assist you in times of need:

Here is a list of links to mental health resources and contacts which may be useful. For additional resources which may be available, have a look at Head to Health search directory:

  • Way Ahead is a comprehensive database of more than 5000 mental health related services across NSW.
  • Lifeline - 13 11 14 - offers 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
  • Kids Helpline is a free, confidential online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
  • Headspace Maitland is a confidential service for young people aged 12 to 25 who are experiencing a tough time or are worried about drug and alcohol use, mental and physical wellbeing, sexual health and more.
  • Wesley Mission provides financial and gambling counselling, family programs, in-patient and day patient treatments, psychiatric support, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
  • Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation supports children impacted by family mental illness.
  • Reach Out.com provides online tools and support to help young people get support and feel better.
  • The Black Dog Institute provides tools and services to aid people affected by mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
  • BeyondBlue's NewAccess program provides free and confidential access to a support coach either over the phone or face to face.
  • St Vincent de Paul Society helps with addiction, disability, disaster relief, domestic violence, emergency housing and homelessness support, finances, food, health and resettling in Australia.
  • The Butterfly Foundation provides support for people experiencing eating disorders, their family and friends.
  • One Door designs and delivers mental health programs accessible through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
  • WHOS provides therapeutic programs aimed at achieving recovery from alcohol and other drug dependence.
  • NEAMI offers support at home and in the community to improve health, independence and wellbeing.
  • Aftercare is a free support service for people who have recently attempted suicide.
  • ARAFMI Hunter Mental Health Carers offer support and counselling for the families and friends of people with mental illness.
  • The 1800 011 511 Mental Health Line is NSW Health's 24/7 phone service which links people with mental health services. 
  • WellMob offers social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
  • ACON helps LGBTQ+ people and people with HIV take control of their mental health by providing counselling services and a care coordination program for people with complex needs.
  • Suicide Call Back Service is a free 24/7 phone and online counselling service for people affected by suicide.
  • The Royal Flying Doctor Service runs mental health clinics and 24/7 telehealth services.
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Acknowledgment of Country

I Acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands and recognise their continuing connection to the lands. waters and communities that surround us. I pay my respects to all First Nations Elders Past and Present.

The Bega Electorate lies on the land of the Yuin people - the traditional custodians of these lands on which we meet, work and play.

Authorised by Dr Michael Holland MP, 122 Carp Street, Bega NSW 2550. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.