Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder Caregivers useful, easily accessible information website for caregivers of people with bipolar disorder.
Mind Australia has an office in Gippsland and provides practical and motivational support that helps people to develop the skills they need to move on, thrive and improve the quality of their lives. This includes helping people with the things that make them feel strong and healthy, such as being in control of their life, being resilient and participating in their community. We also work with people to address poverty, housing, education and employment. It is an approach to mental health and wellbeing that looks at the whole person in the context of their daily life.
Sane Australia aims to help all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life.
Spectrum Borderline Personality Disorder Service supports and works with local Area Mental Health Services and health professionals to provide treatment for people aged 16-64 who are assessed as having, or who have a personality disorder. We particularly focus on those who are at risk from serious self-harm or suicide and who have complex needs.
Wellways has an office in Wonthaggi and works with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, and their families, friends and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities. This can include creating a home, securing a job and building meaningful relationships.
Within Australia (formerly SNAP) and has an office in Leongatha and delivers accessible programs and services that help people achieve optimal health and wellbeing by being better able to respond to challenges they face in their daily lives. We work with people to build resilience, overcome barriers, regain hope, reconnect with their communities and realise their goals.