Mental Illness:
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Mental Illness Services

A.W.A.R.E Dogs
This organisation educates and assists the public and its clients who require a Mental Health Assistance Dog (MHAD). MHAD's are used by people with Mental Health Disabilities. They offer their owner an array of helpful and necessary tasks.
www.awaredogs.org.au
  • Phone: 03 9387 8317
  • Mobile: 0402 861 186
Mental Health and Well Being
Mental Health and Well Being provides information about government contributions to mental health in Asutralia.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/Publishing.nsf/Content/Home-1
Multicultural Mental Health Australia
Multicultural Mental Health Australia aim to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention amoung culturally diverse people in Australia.
http://www.mmha.org.au/
  • Phone: 02 9840 3333
  • Fax: 02 9840 3388
Richmond Fellowship of Tasmania
The Richmond Fellowship of Tasmania provides rehabilitation and support services to people with a mental illness living in Tasmania.
http://home.iprimus.com.au/richmondfellowship/
  • Phone: 03 6236 9271
  • Fax: 03 6236 9301
Richmond Fellowship of WA
The Richmond Fellowship of WA is a non government organisation that provides recovery and support services to people in Western Australia with diagnosable mental illness.
http://www.rfwa.org.au/
  • Phone: 08 9258 3060
  • Fax: 08 9258 3090
The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary is a private residential rehabilitation centre that specialises in alcoholism, addictions, eating disorders and psychological and physical issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma and stress related disorders
http://www.sanctuarybb.com
  • Phone: 02 6685 7555
  • Fax: 02 6685 5823
The Trevor Parry Community Recovery Centre
The Trevor Parry Community Recovery Centre is a new purpose built mental health rehabilitation centre in South Australia.
http://www.southernhealth.sa.gov.au/aboutus/a8_publish/modules/publish/content.asp?id=6924&navgrp=2432
  • Phone: 08 8204 5313

Consumer Rights

Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Community Care & Awareness

Association for Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI)
Aims to represent at a national level the interests of ARAFMI groups throughout Australia and the needs and concerns of their constituency - families and others voluntarily caring for people with mental illness.
www.arafmiaustralia.asn.au
State organisations
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Association of NSW
A non-government organisation and registered charity. Major activities include provision of the Mental Health Information Service, the Anxiety Disorders Alliance, support groups (including training and establishment of new groups), mental health promotion and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
  • Phone: 02 9339 6000
  • Fax: 02 9339 6066
  • Local Call fron NSW only: 1300 794 991
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
  • Phone: 07 3271 5544
  • Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
Offers services to promote mental health and well-being.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
  • Freecall: 1800 808 890
  • Phone: 03 6224 9222
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
  • Phone: 02 6282 6658
  • Fax: 02 6282 6674
Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia
A not-for-profit, member-based, community organisation that provides services to South Australians living with mental illness and their care givers and family. It offers support groups, education and resources.
www.mifsa.org
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that aims to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support, information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
www.reachout.com.au
  • LifeLine Phone: 131 114
  • Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Transcultural Mental Health Centre provides clinical consultation and assessment, transcultural mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, publication and resource development and education and training.
www.dhi.gov.au

Key Agencies

Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
The peak, national non-government mental health consumer organisation representing the interests of Australian mental health consumers.
www.amhcn.com.au
  • Phone: (07) 3844 3009
  • Fax: (07) 3844 2609
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
  • Phone: (08) 8201 7670
  • Fax: (08) 8201 7673
beyondblue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au
  • Free Call: 1300 224 636
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
www.mhca.org.au
  • Phone: (02) 6285 3100
  • Fax: (02) 6285 2166

National Not-For-Profit

Australian Association for Infant Mental Health
Made up of professionals from many different fields who work together to enhance the social and emotional well-being of infants and very young children within their family, community and cultural environments.
www.aaimhi.org
Australian Mental Health Consumer Network
The peak, national non-government mental health consumer organisation representing the interests of Australian mental health consumers.
www.amhcn.com.au
  • Phone: (07) 3844 3009
  • Fax: (07) 3844 2609
Australian Network for Promotion and Early Intervention for Mental Health (Auseinet)
Informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community on mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
auseinet.flinders.edu.au
  • Phone: (08) 8201 7670
  • Fax: (08) 8201 7673
beyondblue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
www.beyondblue.org.au
  • Free Call: 1300 224 636
Mental Health Council of Australia (MHCA)
The peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector, committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians.
www.mhca.org.au
  • Phone: (02) 6285 3100
  • Fax: (02) 6285 2166
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that aims to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support, information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
www.reachout.com.au
  • LifeLine Phone: 131 114
  • Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800

State Not-For-Profit

ANU Centre for Mental Health Research
Provides a range of services to help improve mental health within Australia, including information, training, policy, research and development.
www.anu.edu.au
Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (NSW)
Based in Orange, the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health aims to bring quality mental health education and programs to all rural areas through effective partnerships.
www.crrmh.com.au/
Legal Aid NSW - Mental Health Advocacy Service
A service of Legal Aid NSW. It offers free legal advice and assistance about mental health law.
www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Mental Health Association Queensland
Provides a range of services and resources including information and referral, education, on the job training and advocacy.
www.mentalhealth.org.au
  • Phone: 07 3271 5544
  • Fax: 07 3271 6815
Mental Health Co-ordinating Council
The peak body for non-government organisations (NGOs) working for mental health throughout NSW. MHCC aims to provide leadership and representation on mental health issues and to improve the mental health of the community by promoting and developing non-government organisations in NSW to provide strong quality services.
www.mhcc.org.au
  • Ph: (02) 9555 8388
  • Fax: (02) 9810 8145
Mental Health Council of Tasmania
Offers services to promote mental health and well-being.
www.mentalhealth.asn.au
  • Freecall: 1800 808 890
  • Phone: 03 6224 9222
Mental Health Foundation ACT
An agency that delivers services for people with mental illness, has an involvement in mental health promotion at the community level, and a strong commitment to effective consumer participation in all of its activities.
www.mhf.org.au
  • Phone: 02 6282 6658
  • Fax: 02 6282 6674
Mental Illness Fellowship of South Australia
A not-for-profit, member-based, community organisation that provides services to South Australians living with mental illness and their care givers and family. It offers support groups, education and resources.
www.mifsa.org
Transcultural Mental Health Centre
Transcultural Mental Health Centre provides clinical consultation and assessment, transcultural mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention, publication and resource development and education and training.
www.dhi.gov.au