55 Central provides a broad suite of client centred supports to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming so. This includes following:
CRISIS ACCOMMODATION FACILITY
Funded by the Department of Child Protection and Family Support the service provides 24 single bedroom accommodation supports and is operated by a dedicated staff team 24 hours per day, each day of the week. Service delivery is based on a case management model, whereby a case manager is assigned to work with each client. In collaboration with each client an individualised care plan is devised. The care plan sets out a number of goals and objectives; and route map towards achieving these. These are reviewed at regular intervals to track progress over time.
THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM
Funded by the Mental Health Commission, the Community Support Program provides a comprehensive range of integrated support services to male and female adults, who have a diagnosed mental illness.
One full-time dedicated client Case Manager operates the service. In addition there is 24 hour emergency crisis telephone line cover provided to clients, through 55 Central duty cover staff. The service has capacity to support up to 20 clients of differing complexity annually. The level and duration of support provided varies according to the unique and individual needs of each client.
CROSSROADS
Funded through the Drug and Alcohol Office, the Crossroads Project comprises a partnership between 55 Central, Saint Patrick’s Community Services and Curtin University. The project provides a unique and innovative response towards tackling alcohol and drug related harm and antisocial behaviour, its dual aims are:
To reduce alcohol and drug related harm, and improve the health and social wellbeing of clients who come into contact with the service.
Reduce disruptive behaviours created by problematic drug and alcohol use by working with communities who are affected. The service provides a team of three dedicated Assertive Outreach workers who operate in street drinking geographical hotspots: Fremantle CBD, Perth CBD, and the Maylands commercial area.
Further information concerning 55 Central can be obtained on the following link: http://www.55central.asn.au
Activate Mental Health is a dynamic mental health initiative that promotes the importance of community & social connection for positive mental health & wellbeing. Established in 2016 as the Perth Active Depression Support Group, the group has grown and continues to assist its members in improving their mental health through dynamic social activities.
Our mission: Improving well-being through a positive, vibrant and well-connected social community.
Our values
Acceptance: we welcome people from all walks of life.
Community: we provide a welcoming and inclusive platform for our members to feel connected and valued.
Fun: we run engaging and enjoyable events.
This group generally operates in the central areas of Perth and runs the occasional online meetup.
We hope to see you out in the community!
ADHD WA, formerly known as LADS – Learning and Attentional Disorder Society of WA, is a support, information and advocacy agency, founded in 1993 for people with ADHD and associated conditions. We work with children, teenagers, and adults living with learning differences, their families and partners. We also support those who treat, teach and work with people living with ADHD.
Provides crisis accommodation and other support services for young people aged 15-25 years.
Allambee Counselling Inc is a specialist therapeutic service that has been providing support for people who have experienced sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence in the Peel region since 1991. Allambee responds to individuals and families who have been affected by sexual abuse/assault, domestic violence and other forms of trauma in a way that is trauma-informed, client directed, strengths based and recovery-oriented.
Allambee also provides specific support for at-risk and disengaged youth through our Street Net Youth Service. Street Net offers information, case management, support, referrals and recreational and diversional activities for high school aged youth in the community who are at-risk.
A key focus of Allambee’s service provision is preventative intervention to promote positive change in community attitudes towards sexual and family violence. Allambee provides a range of community education, awareness raising and training initiatives aimed at reducing future incidence of violence in our community.
For more information go to Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AllambeeCounselling
Facilitates recovery from extreme trauma including that involving violence. Provides a range of individual and group based support services.
Provides counselling and support services to refugee survivors of torture and trauma.
The Australian Dads Network is a Support Group that connects Dads and families to create a stronger community by removing isolation and improving mental health. The Group aims to reduce suicide and increase mateship across the country.
The Australian Dads Networks vision is to provide dads of Australia with a platform to connect with other dads and discuss all things that are relevant and required to be the best dad, man and husband they can be. With honesty and no judgement members can ask questions and get answers that will assist them in improving daily – in all areas of their lives.
The Facebook Group is open to those who are fathers. Members are encouraged to share with the Facebook Group online and meet up locally for a ‘coffee, beer or camping trip’ http://www.facebook.com/australiandadsnetwork
Assists people with diagnosed mental illnesses to live integrated; meaningful and valued lives within our community.
Provide support for Carers of persons with lived experience of mental illness as well as providing support for persons with lived experience of mental illness.
- Street Address: Units 4-6, 56 The Esplanade, Esperance WA 6450
- Postal Address: PO Box 1750 Esperance WA 6450
- Find us on Facebook at Bay of Isles Community Outreach https://www.facebook.com/boico.org.au
To promote the health and welfare of Bethanie Esprit Village through the Men’s Shed.
Provides free information about depression; anxiety and related disorders including drug/alcohol issues through a 24 hour information line and website. Raises awareness and conducts research into treatments for depression.
Black Swan Health aims to improve the health and mental well-being for people in the community. Our focus is to provide tailored health and mental health programs to individuals and their carers. We are based in the following locations:
- Osborne Park: 137-151 Main St, Osborne Park, WA, 6017
- Joondalup: Sanori House, 126 Grand Boulevard, Joondalup, WA, 6027
- Midland: Suite 19, 53 The Crescent, Midland, WA, 6056
For more information please visit our website.
A weekly Support Group for young people aged 12 – 25 in the Blackwood region with a common interest in art theories and practices to come together to practice art with and award-winning artist who is also a trained Mental Health Facilitator. Each week a mental health related topic is discussed and there is an opportunity to share experiences and create art.
A Support Group for young people aged 15 – 25 who are experiencing mental health distress in the Blackwood region. The Group meets twice per week to use the role playing of Dungeons and Dragons to assist those with mental health distress to connect, explore and practice social interactions in a safe and structured environment. Group members are encouraged to access professional therapy services when needed.
On Tuesday afternoons young people aged between 12-14 meet to practice their social interaction and play structured, challenginf games. Facilitator is a mental health worker who supports the young people as required and encourages connection with extra support and profession services if and when required.
Monday evenings are for young people from the age of 15 – 25 to come together to explore issues and concerns they may face in a safe and supportive environment.
Blossom Gums Women’s Group is based at the Champion Centre in Armadale and incorporates a range of environmental, awareness raising and educational strategies to improve Aboriginal women’s health, social and emotional wellbeing. For example: health related educational sessions, promotional material, healthy eating sessions, key presenters/facilitators, yarning and a fitness program.
BLUE BEATS
RAISING AWARENESS, REDUCING STIGMA
At Blue Beats our mission is to:
Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma Associated with Mental Health Issues.
Through various events we Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigma associated with Mental Health Issues.
We also Provide a Lived Experience Speaker for all Events.
Blue Beats began in 2017 as an event to help raise awareness and funds for Beyondblue. Since its inception it has evolved to become an organisation where its core mission is to Raise Awareness and Lower Stigma associated with Mental Health Issues.
We hold various events to encourage people who live with Mental Health issues to celebrate their strength and to encourage understanding of
Mental Issues.
Founder and Director, Salv Casilli lives with anxiety and depression and can provide powerful insights in how he has evolved through the years.
Since holding our first event, Salv has become an official Beyondblue speaker and an advocate for Mental Health Issues.
Provides short term telephone and email counselling through Blue Knot Helpline (available 9am to 5pm AEST Monday to Sunday via telephone 1300 657 380, or email helpline@blueknot.org.au), diverse education and training workshops, supervision and organisational consultancy.
Bluebird Mental Health is a support service that utilises qualified psychologists to facilitate group meetings, along with peer support specifically for those over 25 experiencing depression and anxiety. Bluebird currently provides support groups on a fortnightly basis:
Perth: Tuesdays – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Fremantle: Thursdays – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Bluebird also provides a support group specifically for adults in the Animal Care Industry, on a monthly basis:
Ascot: Thursdays – 6:00pm – 8:00pm