Counselling & Support

The Family Mental Health Support Service supports families with children and young people who show signs of mental illness. Our goal is to improve mental health and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities. We help children, young people and their families by providing support, assistance and group work. We provide community outreach, mental health promotion and education. Communities that understand mental health needs can improve mental health outcomes.

MHACA is a specialist psychosocial recovery and mental health promotion organisation with a strong presence and reputation in the community. We strive to make a difference in the lives of people with mental health challenges by supporting participant-driven mental health recovery.

Our support services and health promotion programs aim to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia through:

• NDIS funded support coordination, capacity building, living skills and recreational activities
• individual and group supports for people experiencing mental health issues
• tenancy support for people experiencing mental health issues who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
• a Day Program offering a Drop-in Centre, group activities and peer support
• mental health promotion to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking
• suicide prevention networks and events
• training in mental health first aid, suicide intervention, workplace health and related areas
• advocacy for improved services at local, State and National levels.

MHACA can help people living with mental health challenges through:

• building daily living skills
• increasing physical health and wellbeing
• being confident in the community
• managing mental health conditions

All new participants are required to have an intake interview to understand individual needs and what support services may be suitable.

Mental Illness fellowship of Australia (NT) (MIFANT) is a not for profit charitable organisation that has been operating in the NT for over 30 years. With services in Darwin, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. MIFANT provides recovery based support to people with a mental illness, their families and carers and also early intervention to children and young people at risk of developing a mental illness.

MIFANT also provides a range of NDIS services for people with a mental illness including Recovery Coach, Support Coordination, Social and Community Participation and Community Access. As a not for profit organisation, all NDIS funds go back to providing quality supports.

MIFANT is the NT members for National organisations Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia and Mental Health Carers Australia. Both organisations provide a national advocacy platform for the NT to be represented on issues affecting the whole of the mental health sector.

CHANGING THE LIVES OF LGBTQIA+ YOUTH IN AUSTRALIA

YOU ARE LOVED

We’re leading change, building social inclusion, and advocating for an Australia where all young people are safe, empowered, and surrounded by people that support them.

Through a preventative model of mental health support, we tackle social isolation by creating fun-filled spaces where LGBTQIA+ young people belong and are celebrated. Being visible, making friends and feeling supported are what our events are about.

QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQ+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

The QLife family includes hundreds of highly experienced LGBTIQ+ staff and volunteers Australia-wide. If you’re looking to connect with someone to explore what’s going on in your life, we’re here to take your call or webchat.

Speak with a local counsellor to help reduce problems and stress you have in your life. Our trained counsellors help you to find the issues and approach them in a positive way. They can develop strategies to support you and increase your self-awareness.

You can come to counselling for many different reasons, no matter how big or small that issue is. Some common reasons for coming to counselling are:

• stress, anxiety or depression,
• work and career issues,
• life changes (e.g. birth of a child, moving home),
• grief, loss and bereavement,
• compulsive and addictive behaviour,
• sexual concerns,
• trauma,
• exploring sexuality and/or gender identity.

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Practice

EMDR
Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Monitoring of transient and enduring mental disorders, including some medication management for conditions including but not limited to
PTSD/ Other trauma experiences/ Phobias
Other anxiety disorders
Mood disorders (depressive/ bipolar)
Psychosis
Eating Disorders
Mental Health treatment for NDIS-managed clients

Other psychotherapies using principles of DBT, ACT, BI/MI, SFBT, Psychoeducation, Supportive Psychotherapy.

Medicare Rebates available
No referral needed but is welcome
No restriction on number of appointments
No mental health care plan required

Telehealth available