360 Health + Community is a not-for-profit health organisation which is passionate about providing quality health and wellbeing services which are affordable, accessible and inclusive. Read More...
55 Central is a specialist organisation that operates in the inner metropolitan area and works to break the cycle of homelessness by providing person centred, evidence based services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Read More...
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Access Housing provides supportive landlord services to support tenants with persistent mental illness to live independently in the community. Read More...
At AccordWest, we work in collaboration with families and individuals. We not only support, but empower. We deliver a comprehensive suite of support services that enable people to achieve their aspirations. Read More...
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Aged and Community Services Western Australia (ACSWA) is the largest peak industry body for not for profit aged and community care providers in WA, representing a large number of church, charitable and local government organisations throughout the state. Read More...
This is a fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics seeking guidance in solving problems caused by alcoholism in the home. Regular group meetings are held in Perth city and suburbs and some country areas. Read More...
Albany Halfway House offers supported accommodation, community outreach, and mental health housing support services. Read More...
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Headspace helps young people who are going through a tough time, offering advice and support for individuals aged between 12 and 25 years. With 55 centres all around Australia, Headspace assists young people with their general health by providing mental health services, counselling, education and employment services, as well as alcohol and other drug services. Read More...
The Alcohol and Drug Support Line is a confidential, state-wide, 24 hour, 7 days a week telephone counselling, information and referral service for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s substance use. The Alcohol and Drug Support Line is staffed by professional counsellors experienced in working with alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues. The Alcohol and Drug Support Line can provide brief counselling and support, AOD information, treatment referral options and call back services to socially and geographically isolated clients. The Alcohol and Drug Support Line also provides counselling Read More...
This is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, seeking to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Regular group meetings are held in Perth city and suburbs and most country areas. Read More...
Residential Care, Dementia Care, Retirement Living and Home Care. Read More...
Mental health counselling (Access to Allied Psychological Services) Read More...
Anglicare offers Relationship Education and Training and Professional Development. Anglicare's Street Connect youth workers provide a daily outreach presence via their outreach bus). They meet with young people on the streets, forming positive working relationships and providing informal counseling, referral to other helpful services, advocacy, crisis intervention and follow-up support. Anglicare's Y-shac provides shared emergency accommodation in two locations and 24 hour support from youth workers, support for young people to get back on their feet, independent living activities, goal setting Read More...
APM is delivering the Personal Helpers & Mentor’s (PHaMs) Employment service in the Perth North Metro area. This is a Government-funded initiative designed to provide practical assistance to people living with a mental illness, aged 16 years and over, to help them achieve their personal goals, develop better relationships with family and friends, and manage their everyday tasks. Read More...
Armadale Youth Accommodation Service (AYAS) offers short term emergency/crisis accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. We offer a holistic approach to get young people into independent living. AYAS is a 6 bed facility accommodating up to three (3) single males and three (3) single females. Read More...
Case management of complex cases. Counselling and support services.Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (PASTT) including specialised assessment, intervention and referral services Early intervention and prevention-youth outreach services, support, referral, relationship assistance, training and community education(newly arrived youth scheme). Read More...
Personalised Support and Mentor Service, Individualised Community Support. Prevention and early detection of antenatal and postnatal depression. Red Cross supports people to maintain their housing and avoid homelessness through the following programs in WA: Private Tenancy Support program - people at risk of losing their private rental housing. Housing Support Mental Health Service - assisting people exiting mental health inpatient units to access and maintain long-term stable accommodation. Read More...
B-Attitudes is a not-for-profit service with a strong Christian foundation, for the individual who wants to be drug and/or alcohol free. This program is for the individual who is desperate to become free of the slavery of drugs, and who has the guts to bulldoze addiction with determination and the help of a therapist, whilst living in their own environment. The program is based on therapeutic relationship, leading to psychotherapy and the discovery of the cause of the addiction. This is not a brief intervention, nor do we minimise drug use or problematic alcohol use. We do, however, offer a Read More...
Crisis accommodation (4 beds) Individual Community Living Strategy, Psychosocial support and Supported Landlord Independent Living Program. Read More...
Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Psychosocial programs and community activities Skills for independent living. Wellways Education programs for carers and consumers Read More...
Established in 1983 as a part time clinic in South Kalgoorlie, Bega Garnbirringu Health Service works to provide a holistic and culturally appropriate health care service to the Aboriginal people of the Goldfield region. "Bega Garnbirringu" means "Sickness Gets Better". Read More...
Bloodwood Tree Association (BTA) is an Incorporated Aboriginal organisation based in South Hedland and formed in November 1977. The organisation provides services for the homeless and alcohol affected people in need. It is a not-for-profit ATO registered charitable organisation using government funding, donations, and voluntary assistance to provide services to the community and is managed by a community-based voluntary Board of Management. Read More...
ATAPS Mental Health counselling. Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas Counselling and Support Read More...
Supported accommodation (Licensed Hostel). BP Luxury Care is one of the largest privately owned psychiatric residential suites in WA. The facility is situated in Maddington with 11 independent units on the site, home to 44 residents with mental health difficulties. Its main objective is to create an independent living environment and rehabilitate residents to ultimately move in with the community. See also Honeybrook Lodge and Burswood Care. Read More...
Broome SUC is operated by Milliya Rumurra.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community. Read More...
Supported accommodation (Licensed Hostel). The latest member of the Roshana Group, Burswood Care in Victoria Park is home for 31 residents. Availability of public transport, shopping complexes, library and many other facilities and the drop-in centre near-by makes life at Burswood Care a pleasant and convenient experience. Read More...
Counselling information, advice and referral, education carer representation (health and Mental Health), systemic advocacy, social support and young carer programme. Mental health carer representation, information, care rep support, training and systemic advocacy. Young Carers Information, Advice and Referral. Carer support Support to families or carers in their own home or as respite support. Provides free (or extremely low cost) counselling via email, telephone, face to face and or via skype. Read More...
Supported accommodation at: St Rita's Nursing Home - 24 hour nursing assistants and includes laundry, food, physiotherapy, aromatherapy, doctors visits and occupational therapy. Casson House - accommodates 70 people with history of mental illness. Woodville House - country lifestyle for 25 residents on a 1.5 acre property in Helena Valley. Read More...
Alcohol and other drugs and mental health co-morbidity capacity building project (Improved Services Initiative). Workforce development- training, screening and assessment, partnerships and linkages, supervision, quality improvement. Carer Education/Information and Skill Development. Early Intervention and Psycho Social Support and Independent Living Skills. AOD/MH co-morbidity capacity building project (Improved Services Initiative). Workforce development- training, screening and assessment, partnerships and linkages, supervision, quality improvement. Read More...
Suicide Prevention – Community Development, Community Education and research Suicide Prevention – Community Development, Community Education and research Read More...
Community education and training workshops Family and carer support and respite, home visiting. Family Mental Health Support Program – family and carer support and respite, home visiting, comm ed and training Read More...
Counselling and support on mental health issues Read More...
Individualised Community Living Strategy - Support to make a successful transition from inpatient settings to living in the community. Partners In Recovery Personal Helpers and Mentors Employment Service Personal Helpers and Mentors Program Read More...
ConnectGroups acts as a referral service (both online and over the phone) for families and individuals looking for Self Help and Support Groups. Link existing groups to information and community networks, assist with support group development and management. Help with community resourses and services and provide individual and group skills training. Provides an advocacy service influencing,improving and assisting change by contributing to government policy. Read More...
Consumers of Mental Health WA (Inc) (CoMHWA), is a not for profit community based organisation led by and for people with lived experience of mental health issues and is the peak body for mental health consumers. CoMHWA listens to, understands and acts upon the voices of consumers within mental health services and the wider community through consultation with mental health consumers, systemic advocacy, education and training, awareness raising, and promoting peer support. CoMHWA is a member based organisation and welcomes new members. To become a CoMHWA member visit our website Read More...
Official Visitors can advise on the rights of involuntary patients (including people on Community Treatment Orders) and psychiatric hostel residents throughout Western Australia. We can also seek to resolve complaints made by family and guardians on behalf of involuntary patients and hostel residents. Official Visitors provide individual and systemic advocacy and support for involuntary patients (including people on Community Treatment Orders) and psychiatric hostel residents throughout Western Australia. Phone messages are checked on weekends and urgent matters are responded to. Family, carers Read More...
Drug Courts are for offenders who are willing to make a real effort to do something about their substance abuse and change their offending behaviour. These specialist Courts are for offenders who plead guilty, acknowledge their substance abuse – and will commit to treatment and rehabilitation. The offender’s participation in the treatment program will be supervised by a judicial officer from the Court, and his or her commitment to the program will be carefully monitored. Read More...
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is one of the leading not-for-profit, non-government AOD treatment services in WA. Our mission is to support people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use and those affected by the drug and alcohol use of another. To this end, we offer a comprehensive suite of alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention, education and treatment services. Read More...
Capacity building and direct service delivery activities relating to co-occurring AOD and mental health issues. Read More...
CHMR Outreach Team CHMR is a partnership between Cyrenian House and Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation which delivers alcohol and other drug prevention services to parts of the West Kimberley region. The service provides individuals and their families with improved access to alcohol and other drug services on an outreach basis, servicing the communities north of Broome along the Dampier Peninsula and also south to Bidyadanga. We deliver assessment and counselling services together with prevention programs to address alcohol and other drug related harms, and facilitate capacity building and Read More...
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is one of the leading not-for-profit, non-government AOD treatment services in WA. Our mission is to support people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use and those affected by the drug and alcohol use of another. Cyrenian House Non-residential Services (NRS) include out-patient treatment, continuing care and after care. Read More...
Partners in Recovery (PIR): Works alongside individuals who experience ongoing mental health problems that significantly impact on their lives Works with local support services to help them meet the needs of individuals who experience ongoing mental health problems Helps different support services to work together so individuals do not fall through the gaps Read More...
Set in 32 acres of semi-rural bushland 30 minutes north of Perth, the Rick Hammersley Centre Therapeutic Community utilises the evidenced based Community as Method treatment model. Therapeutic Community residents address alcohol and other drug issues in a holistic way. A strengths based approach, therapeutic interventions and positive peer support teach and encourage self-responsibility and guide the individual towards optimal health and wellbeing. Treatment consists of a four stage program. Residents can tailor their treatment experience to meet their needs and identified goals. A minimum stay Read More...
The Saranna Women and Children's Program is a residential alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment program which enables women to live with and care for their young children onsite whilst engaging in AOD treatment. Each family is accommodated in their own individual house on the property. To enable mothers to fully participate in the treatment program children attend a local primary school, or our purpose built childcare centre located in the grounds of the property. Read More...
Set in landscaped gardens close to the ocean and Rockingham café precinct, the Serenity Lodge Therapeutic Community utilises the evidence based Community as Method treatment model. Therapeutic Community residents address alcohol and other drug issues in a holistic way. A strengths based approach, therapeutic interventions and positive peer support teach and encourage self-responsibility and guide the individual towards optimal health and wellbeing. Treatment consists of a four stage program. Residents can tailor their treatment experience to meet their needs and identified goals. A minimum Read More...
Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation offering Health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across 5 geographic areas. Read More...
Derby SUC is operated by the Garl Garl Walbu Aboriginal Corporation.The prime purpose of these centre is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community. Read More...
Staffed accommodation services. Read More...
Arts Development Programs DADAA holds an Arts Development Programs and secures partnerships to bring arts and health together in a way that effectively responds to the needs of communities. Read More...
The Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) is a free, home based withdrawal service operating out of a number of locations in the Perth metropolitan area. This service is staffed by registered nurses who provide home visits to people undergoing drug or alcohol withdrawal. The DAWN Nurses work in shared care with the consumers GP and their nominated support person in the community to assist people in safely withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs in their home environment. Education and support is provided to consumers, their significant other or family member (support person) and GPs . Prior Read More...
Individual Community Living Strategy - Disability Individualised Support - Respite Accommodation Read More...
Community participation and activities Inpatient services to Hospitals Support and self help groups Read More...
Supported accommodation (Licensed Hostel) Read More...
The Fremantle Multicultural Centre (FMC) was established in 1981 as the Fremantle Migrant Resource Centre following the national review of post-arrival programs and services by Melbourne lawyer, Frank Galbally. The Centre’s principal objectives were to provide a base for support services and facilities for migrants in the Fremantle region and to promote greater awareness of their needs and cultural backgrounds among local service providers and the community. It subsequently expanded into a wider range of service provision across the Perth metropolitan area including employment, mental health access Read More...
Perinatal Mental Health Counselling. General Mental Health Referral and Counselling. Short Term Individual Counselling. Therapeutic Support Groups Read More...
Our approach to helping people with addictions is based on a model of recovery that emphasises the importance of evidence-based medical intervention; strong relationships and a stable home life; and empowering people to take up a responsible role in the community. Read More...
Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Read More...
Community supported residential living- Life Skills and social skills, community integration (CSRU) Read More...
Garl Garl Walbu established the Sobering Up Shelter (SUS) in Derby so intoxicated persons, particularly Kimberley Aboriginal people would have a safe, care oriented and culturally appropriate environment for them to have a sleep and sober up. Intoxicated people are admitted so they do not harm themselves and/or hurt other people thus preventing people being sent to police lock-ups. Consequently the highest priority is given to people who are detained under Section 53A of the Police Act (Detention of Drunken Persons). Read More...
Our fortnightly group meetings are facilitated by a registered psychologist, along with peer led support. These meetings are provided for free and are held at a venue five minutes from the Perth CBD. Read More...
Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) provide a range of Health Care Services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Geraldton region. Read More...
Respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families. Read More...
Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Inc. (formerly known as Prospect Lodge) provides a holistic and supervised residential rehabilitation treatment facility. The service caters for up to 9 clients who are 18 years old and above and has experienced problems with alcohol and other drug use. Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Inc. also provides a service which prevents and/or reduces the trauma and suffering resulting from sexual assault and cannabis issues. Read More...
Perinatal Mental Health Counselling (Mental Health Commission) - Theraputic Services - Family/Relationship Services - Information & Education Services - Youth & Young Women's Services - Multicultural Services - ATSI Services - Women's Lifestyle Services - Physical Activity & Nutrition Read More...
The Palmerston Great Southern Community Alcohol and Drug Service (GSCADS) provides services throughout the Great Southern Region from Walpole to Bremer Bay, and north to Kojonup, Katanning and Lake Grace. Branches located in Albany and Katanning plus an office in Denmark and outreach in Mount Barker. A wide range of holistic services are offered including one to one counselling for individuals and families, court diversion programs, education and training for professionals and community groups, culturally secure services for Aboriginal people as well as wide range of specific programs. An anonymous Read More...
Provision and management of affordable & appropriate housing for people on low or moderate incomes. Supportive landlord for Community Housing. Read More...
Peer Support – meetings, activities, information and education Read More...
HelpingMinds provides a range of training programs, including Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Gatekeeper suicide prevention, Ambiguous loss, Assertivenes skills, Coping with difficult behaviours Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Family Mental Health Support Service - Counselling and Support In WA,Arafmi provides Read More...
HepatitisWA provides information, support and advocacy for people affected by viral hepatitis, and promotes harm reduction, health and wellbeing in the community in relation to hepatitis through information dissemination and education. Read More...
Holyoake is a leading non-government provider of alcohol and other drug treatment services and has been operating since 1975. We offer a range of services including individual counselling, couple counselling, group programs and ongoing care to individuals who are impacted by their own substance use, as well as other family members who are affected by another's dependency. Each year Holyoake reaches out to over 5,000 people - men, women, partners, couples, parents, young adults, adolescents and children. In addition, DRUMBEAT, our unique evidence-based, award-winning program is available across Read More...
Supported accommodation (Licensed Hostel). Honey Brook lodge is a long term accommodation for people living with mental health difficulties who need 24 hour personal support and care. 35 beds are available in this low care facility with single and double bed accommodation. An independent living unit is also available on the site. Read More...
The Goldfields Community Alcohol & Drug Service (GCADS) has offices in Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Leonora and provides services to the Goldfields region.Contact details for the other two (2) offices are: Esperance Office Unit 6/98 Dempster Street, Esperance WA, 6450 PO Box 1843, Esperance WA, 6450 Ph: (08) 9071 5169 Fax: (08) 9071 5209 Leonora Office – Breaking the Cycle 72 Tower Street, l PO Box 227 l Leonora, WA 6438 Ph: (08) 9037 7024 | Fax: (08) 9027 6283 | Mob: 0407 005 905 This service is a partnership between Hope Community Services and Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Read More...
The Adult Residential Drug and Alcohol program offers a community-based residential program for those seeking drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation. The program offers a caring, non-judgmental environment, where skilled and committed staff deliver quality care and service. Rosella House is currently transitioning to the Therapeutic Community (TC) model of care. Hope Community Services also manages a house in Geraldton available through the transitional housing and support program (THASP) for those people who have completed the rehabilitation program and are at risk of exiting into Read More...
Location: Perth Metro Hope Community Services is a values based organisation, committed to supporting people whose lives are affected directly or indirectly by alcohol and other drug use. Hope Community Services has been a presence in the community of Western Australia since 1902. Services operate from both the Perth metropolitan area and in regional Western Australia. The way people use drugs and alcohol can affect everyone. Understanding what happens for individuals, families and communities that are impacted by the misuse/abuse of alcohol and drugs is important. For a more comprehensive Read More...
Keeping people in the community through continuity of care with general practice; People with multiple morbidities especially chronic co-occurring physical and mental health conditions; Services designed to meet the health of vulnerable and disadvantaged people including those of Aboriginal heritage; system navigation and integration to help people get the right services at the right time and in the right place; Capable workforce tailored to these priorities. Read More...
Hope Community Services provides a therapeutic community in a farm setting for people affected by alcohol and other drug dependency. This rehabilitation program caters for both adult men and women and provides residents with a range of productive work opportunities in a caring and supportive, social enterprise therapeutic setting. Hope Springs Community Farm is 40km outside of Geraldton and the focus is on living and working together as a community, building resilience, life skills and confidence to deal with the issues that have led to alcohol and other drug dependency. Read More...
Carer respite and support. Support for young carers Read More...
Family Centre is a service of Indigo Junction Read More...
Indi Place is a service of Indigo Junction. Read More...
Karnany is a resource centre providing support to people experiencing financial hardship, housing issues and difficulties in the Midland area. Read More...
Carer and family support Home visiting and Perinatal support Prevention and early detection of antenatal and postnatal depression Read More...
Day programs (Wellbeing Centres), recreation, living skills, meals, daily activities, psycho-social support Read More...
June O’Connor Centres are a provider of community-based mental health and wellness services and operates five centres across Perth and Peel. It provides a range of support services around, practical daily living and being healthy, and helps people with experience of mental illness to live well in the communities of their choice. Read More...
Headspace Joondalup is a free and confidential service that helps young people aged 12-25 with health & wellbeing services.We can help out if you: Are feeling worried, down, anxious or upset about anything Are having hassles with friends, family, or your partner Want help to reduce or stop your alcohol or other drug use We have social workers and counsellors available for appointments, or you can drop in and we'll do our best to help you. And if we can't provide the support you need we'll do our very best to find someone who can. If you just need someone to talk to, headspace Read More...
Jungarni Jutiya is an Indigenous corporation located in Halls Creek. Services provided are listed below: Read More...
PHaMS Cultural recovery process sensitive to Aboriginal people, as well as mainstream clients. Culturally secure recovery process e.g. therapeutic based, art therapy within Aboriginal context. Community based personalized service via personal mentors. Read More...
The Kalgoorlie SUC is operated by Bega Garnbirringu Health Services. The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community Read More...
KidsMatter Early Childhood works with early childhood education and care services to support the mental health and wellbeing of young children, their families and early childhood educators using a promotion, prevention and early intervention framework. KidsMatter Primary is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools aiming to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children. Providing methods, tools and support, it helps schools work with parents and carers, health services and the wider community, to nurture happy, balanced kids. Read More...
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Workforce Support - Worker training, support and supervision Read More...
Kimberley Mental Health & Drug Service (KMHDS) provides specialist mental health and Alcohol & Drug services to the Kimberley region. The service aims to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality; community focused mental health and drug services to residents of & visitors to the Kimberley. The Mental Health teams’ primary aim is to treat people suffering from a clinically diagnosed mental illness. Read More...
The Kununurra Sobering Up Centre is operated by the Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community Read More...
Carers Education and Support. The carer support service offers education, support and skills development opportunities to those caring for a person with a psychiatric illness. Family Mental Health Support Service (Carers support and respite) Provides support for families and young people, promoting a positive mental health personal independence, social well being and community inclusion. Independent Living Skills Support - Providing support to peoples living with mental health issues Mental housing and housing support (NPAH Housing Support Workers Mental Health)- support workers assist people Read More...
Life Education WA is a community-based, independent organisation at the front line of positive and preventative drug and health education. Over 17,000 children take part in our programs each year. Helping young people make informed decisions about drugs and their health is at the heart of the program. Read More...
Respite services to older carers caring for a person with a mental health issue Supported Accommodation Ngatti House CSRU Read More...
Lifeline WA is here for all Western Australians. Sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and you don't have to face your problems alone. Lifeline WA's mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and create equal opportunities for emotional wellbeing. If you are experiencing a personal crisis, our dedicated crisis support volunteers are here for you 24/7. Read More...
Practical and emotional support for separated, divorced or bereaved fathers and mothers who require assistance to cope with their circumstances. Read More...
Local Drug Action Groups (LDAGs) were established in 1996 as part of a government initiative predicated on the belief that an important part of an overall response to addressing alcohol and other drug issues was to work from within the community. Local Drug Action Groups Incorporated (LDAG Inc.) works in partnership with the Government of Western Australia. LDAG Inc. is a not for profit organisation which is directed by a board of management consisting of ten representatives from both regional and metropolitan-based LDAGs. LDAGs provide an opportunity for people to actively participate in their Read More...
Training of Aboriginal health workers in Certificate 4 in mental health Read More...
Community education and training in mental health legal issues Legal Representation, information. plain English publications, Referral. Law Reform Advocacy and Policy Read More...
MIFWA provides support to people with mental illness and their carers, relatives and friends. MIFWA is committed to promoting an understanding of issues relating to mental illness in the community leading to better mental health. Read More...
Act-Belong-Commit is a health promotion campaign that encourages individuals to take action to protect and promote their own mental wellbeing and encourages organisations that provide mentally healthy activities to promote participation in those activities. Read More...
- Workforce Development Centre - Settlement Grants Program - Rental Ready - Community Support Program - MercyCare Lending Service - Child and Parent Centre (CPC) - On The BEEaT (The Bridge to Education, Employment and Training) - Geared Up To Go - Family Support Network (FSN) Community Care and Support Services (CCSS) consists of two programs – Community Detention for Unaccompanied Minors (UAM) and Community Detention for Adults (Vulnerable Adult Males and Family Groups). Both services provide arrangements that support a person’s detention placement in the community, whilst the Department Read More...
Perinatal Mental Health Counselling Read More...
Midwest Community Alcohol and Drug Service (MCADS) aims to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm for the people of the Midwest by working with individuals, families and the community to reduce the impact of drug use. Read More...
Community participation and integration through community activities Rehabilitation Read More...
Milliya Rumurra means ‘First Day’ or ‘Brand New Day’. Milliya Rumurra is an Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centre located in Broome within the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. It was established in 1978 to provide support to individuals and families affected by alcohol or other drugs.Vision: Reduced level of alcohol and drug related harm to support strong individuals, secure families and safe communities.Purpose: To provide a range of culturally secure environments that support change for Aboriginal community members affected by alcohol and other drugs Read More...
Mental Health Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention Read More...
Mission Australia stands with people in need, until they can stand for themselves. Read More...
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service (DAYS) is a partnership between Mission Australia and Next Step, and provides young people and their families with a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services. The facility accommodates up to seven young people in a residential setting for approximately 3-14 days. Read More...
Nar-Anon Family Groups are self-help support groups for families and friends of compulsive drug users. Members meet anonymously to gain an understanding of the user's behaviour and how to cope with it. Sharing in the experiences of others can provide guidance in coping with day to day crises. You will be among friends who understand and who offer their support. We share our courage, strength and hope to aid our recovery from our distress. This can lead to a degree of serenity and peace of mind. Nar-Anon is a 12-Step fellowship. Read More...
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a non-profit, community-based organisation for recovering addicts. NA members learn from one another how to live drug-free and recover from the effects of addiction in their lives. Read More...
The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) has a core research program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care through the National Drug Strategy. Funds are also obtained for specifically commissioned projects and from competitive funding sources. NDRI aims to minimise the harm associated with drug use by undertaking research in preventative interventions. NDRI staff have completed over 100 projects, many of which have contributed to positive outcomes for drug policy and the community. Read More...
Individual Community Living Strategy. Support for Day to Day Living in the Community Program Structured and socially based activity programs Read More...
Next Step inpatient withdrawal unit is a state government funded service providing medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, amphetamines and other drugs. The facility also includes a four bed Aboriginal withdrawal unit which provides a culturally secure service which meets the needs of Aboriginal people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Read More...
Next Step is a government health service that provides a range of treatment services for people experiencing problems associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as support for families, clinical placements for students and research. Services under Next Step include outpatient treatment services and pharmacy, youth services, and the community pharmacotherapy program. Read More...
Community based Personalised Support. (PhaMS). Visiting psychiatric support Psychiatric Nurse- Assessment and coordination of care Read More...
Ngnowar Aerwah provides alcohol and other drug, treatment and rehabilitation programs. The organisation offers a range of services and works closely with local Government and non-Government agencies. Read More...
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services (NCHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. It began in 1995, following a wide reaching community consultation. NCHS has 2 main divisions; these are Health Services and Community Services. Read More...
The integrated North East Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (NEMCADS) is a partnership between Holyoake and Next Step Alcohol and Drug Services. The service provides individuals and families with access to comprehensive range of alcohol and drug services from one location. Holyoake provides counselling and support for individuals and their families. Next Step provides medical and psychological services. Read More...
The North Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (NMCADS) is a service developed in partnership with Cyrenian House and Next Step. The service provides improved access to a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug services available at the same facility. The North Metro CADS has two sites as detailed below: Joondalup (Main Site): 10 Clarke Crescent, Joondalup, WA 6027 Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm Phone (08) 9301 3200 Fax - Email enquiry@cyrenianhouse.com Read More...
Nyoongar Outreach Service is an Aboriginal organisation providing outreach interventions within funded locations. We provide outreach support to Aboriginal people in public spaces and in need by linking them to appropriate services, mediating and advocating on their behalf. We work with young people in the night precincts who are at risk. We link people with services who normally would not access mainstream services. We provide transport to safer places. We work in partnership with other organisations to ensure that the issues and unmet needs of our clients are addressed. Read More...
Orana House Women’s Refuge provides safe, supported, short-term accommodation, advocacy and holistic support for women and children escaping domestic or family violence. Read More...
The Social Support Unit (SSU) is part of the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services (OVAHS) which provides comprehensive PHC services to the people of Kununurra and surrounding areas. One of the primary, but not exclusive, focus of SSU is in supporting people with issues related to alcohol and/or other drugs. The SSU works closely with OVAHS clinical staff and other local services. Read More...
Palmerston Perth offers a wide range of services to the community and support to the Palmerston Farm Therapeutic Community (TC). Programs include family support, counselling and group work, court diversion services, assessment for entry into the Therapeutic Community program, and continuing care services. Day and evening appointments are available. Read More...
Palmerston Farm Therapeutic Community (TC) provides a safe drug and alcohol free environment that offers residents the opportunity to make the positive changes they want to make in their life. This is accomplished through personal growth within a community of concerned people working together to help themselves and one another. The 10 acre semi-rural property is 30 minutes from Perth and can accommodate up to 32 men and women. In addition, Palmerston offers access to transitional housing in the community. The aim of the program is to encourage a sense of recovery and well-being. Office hours: This Read More...
Parent and Family Drug Support Line is staffed by both professional counsellors and parent support volunteers. The counsellors provide advice, information & professional counselling to people who are concerned about their child’s or family member’s alcohol and drug use. The Parent Support Network volunteers provide parent to parent experiential and credible support for people who may be concerned about their child’s alcohol and drug use.If you would like to talk to a counsellor or parent volunteer you can call the Parent and Family Drug Support Line.This is a free and confidential service that Read More...
To further enhance the support available to families, a parent support network has been established. In addition to professional support, parent caller can elect to speak to one of our 32 trained parent volunteers who have experienced a son or daughter using drugs. Parents are able to provide practical information, mutual strategies, support, guidance and shared personal experience. The service aims to provide parents and families with information, support and knowledge, and encourage parents to seek support for themselves. Parents will also offer the caller follow up support. Read More...
Carer Support Program. Consumer Respite Service Independent Living Skills Support. Supportive Landlord Service. Psychosocial Support Read More...
ATAPS Mental health counselling. Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas Counselling and Support Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. The South West needle exchange works in partnership with the SW Population Health Unit (SWPHU). Regional training, support and peer education sessions are delivered throughout the region. Read More...
Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Support services for HACC eligible adults who have low level mental health issues. Independent living skills, psychosocial support, advocacy and work readiness, respite. Individual Community Living Strategy. PhaMS – Individualised Community Support Read More...
Perth Inner City Youth Service (PICYS) is a community based youth service located at 22 Blencowe St West Leederville and provides two (2) separate programs for Youth aged 15-25yrs. PICYS was established in 1980, and has a history that is hallmarked by collaborative efforts staff and young people and those close to them. Our Vision for Young People is that they will have the oporuinity to make positive choices in their lives and realise their won potential” Our MISSION –“PICYS is committed to working with Young People in a non-judgemental and holistic way which fosters a Read More...
The Perth SUC is operated by The Salvation Army - Bridge House.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community Read More...
Mission Australia’s Pilbara Alcohol and other Drug Service provides a range of suitable supports that helps individuals and communities reduce drug and alcohol misuse and strives to increase the wellbeing of people living in the Pilbara Region. Our services are focused on not only reducing levels of alcohol and drug related harm, but improving the general health and wellbeing, relationships and engagement, circumstances and life conditions within Pilbara communities. Read More...
ATAPS Mental Health Counselling. Mental Health Services in Rural and Remote Areas Counselling and Support Read More...
The Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service (PMHDS) provides assessment, counselling, referral and support to people who are experiencing problems as a result of alcohol or drug use or mental health. Ongoing treatment is voluntary and there is no legislative mandate for people unwilling to engage to be coerced to do so. Read More...
The Port Headland SUC is operated by Bloodwood Tree Association Inc.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community Read More...
The Public Health and Clinical Services Division's goal is to protect the health of the Western Australian community by promoting health, preventing disease and managing risks.The aims of the Division are to: Promote health in the community Prevent disease before it occurs Manage risk, whether natural or man-made Support clinical care (through workforce development, policy and standards) The Public Health and Clinical Services Division is responsible for development, coordination and delivery of a wide range of statewide public health policy and programs. A current listing with the contact Read More...
Since returning to Community Control in 2009, the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) has steadily increased primary services and other related health services to the communities of the East Pilbara.PAMS has over 830 registered clients with the majority living in Jigalong. Just over 90% of the clients are Aboriginal with most being Martu. During 2009-2010 over 20,000 Episodes of Care were provided by the medical staff, GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers Read More...
– Relationships Australia counselling service provide the opportunity to discuss issues that are causing concern in a supportive, respectful and confidential environment. People can attend counselling as individuals, couples, or as a family. Matters discussed may include couple issues, relationship breakdown, parenting, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual issues, childhood sexual abuse, stress and conflict in various situations including work related conflicts. 4families – Family Mental Health Support Service is a free service that provides whatever support families and Read More...
Residential Care. Residential Outreach (Home-based). PhaMS Individualised support. Individual Community Living Strategy Respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness and carers of people with an intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Read More...
Drop in Centre. Supportive Landlord Service. Psychosocial Support Service. Housing Support (NPAH Housing Support Workers Mental Health). Individual Community Living Strategy Peer and Advocacy Support Read More...
The Roebourne SUC is operated by Yaandina Family Centre Inc.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community. Read More...
Ruah Mental Health is the mental health division of Ruah Community Services. Ruah Inreach is its largest program which provides a professional mobile psychosocial/recovery support service to people who live with a mental illness. The service works in a partnership with the individual and their families to support their psychosocial/recovery and mental health goals, to improve their quality of life and enhance their recovery journey. Ruah Inreach is an integrated program funded under the Mental Health Commission and the Federal funded, Personal Helpers and Mentors Program. We have local services Read More...
ANAWIM Refuge provides crisis accommodation for Aboriginal women, without dependant children who are escaping domestic/ family violence, are homeless or who are experiencing some other life crisis. Read More...
The Ruah Centre provides holistic support services for men & women over 20 years of age who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; are on low income; have drug & alcohol and/or mental health issues, or are isolated or disadvantaged in other ways. Read More...
Supported accommodation (Hostel) Read More...
NRS is the non-residential, alcohol and other drugs (AOD) counselling service of The Salvation Army Bridge Program. The Bridge Program offers a comprehensive range of AOD services across Perth, enabling participants to enjoy continuity of care and includes: a sobering up unit, detoxification and assessment unit; residential treatment program; and a non-residential counselling service known as Non-Residential Services (NRS). NRS is available to people who have completed a residential treatment program, and also people in the general community experiencing problems associated with their own, family Read More...
Perth Sobering-Up Centre and Detoxification Service are part of The Salvation Army’s alcohol and other drugs agency, the Bridge Program. Located in Bridge House, 15 Wright Street, Highgate, these services form part of a multi-phased service to individuals whose lives have become unmanageable through misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Sobering-Up is an alternative to police lock-up for persons found intoxicated from any drug in a public place. This is a minimalist intervention aimed at reducing harm on the streets and in custody. Many clients are referred by police, but as many as 50% self-present Read More...
Here to listen 24-7. To offer non-judgemental, emotional support to anyone who is feeling down, desperate or even considering taking their own life. Totally anonymous, non religious and confidential Outreach, community education in suicide awareness Read More...
Carers Respite services Community participation and integration Psychosocial support Read More...
Mental Health Mobile Respite Service Carer and Family Support Psychosocial Support. Independent Living Skills. Recreation Read More...
Carers Support Telephone advisory service Training and advice Read More...
Not for Profit community based organisation that provides services run by women for women Read More...
The South East Metropolitan Community Alcohol and Drug Service is an integrated service operating as a partnership between Palmerston and Next Step. The service provides improved access to a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services available at one location. Clients have access to a streamlined assessment and care pathway drawing on the full range of Next Step, Palmerston and allied co-located services. Palmerston provides counselling and support and Next Step provides medical and psychological services. Clients may also access home based withdrawal services provided by the Read More...
With branches in Fremantle, Rockingham and Mandurah, the South Metropolitan Community Alcohol and Drug Service is an integrated service operating as a partnership between Palmerston and Next Step. The service provides improved access to a comprehensive range of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services available at one location. Clients have access to a streamlined assessment and care pathway drawing on the full range of Palmerston, Next Step, and allied co-located services. Palmerston provides counselling and support and Next Step provides medical and psychological services. Clients may also access Read More...
Specialist employment Service Read More...
The South West Community Alcohol and Drug Service (SWCADS) is based at Bunbury and provides regular services in Bunbury, Busselton, Collie, Manjimup, Bridgetown, Margaret River. The Team is multidisciplinary, working closely with the community, mental health services, hospitals, local GP’s, Department of Child Protection, Community and Youth Justice Service, Department of Corrections and other service providers. The Team aims to provide, counselling, shared care management, education, training and consultation around substance use. Read More...
Carer & Family Support High dependency residential support Individual Community Living Strategy. Personalised support. Accommodation Support (Community Options) Read More...
Perinatal support services including therapeutic groups, telephone counselling, individual counselling Read More...
Counselling and support services for adults experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety as well as issues associated with stress, trauma, grief, loss and bereavement. Counselling for family members and carers is also provided.Perinatal support services including therapeutic groups, telephone counselling, individual counselling Read More...
Supported accommodation (Hostel). Supported Independent Living. Read More...
St Patrick’s Community Support Centre was established in 1972. It is situated in Fremantle and operates as a day centre providing information and assistance on a wide range of issues including alcohol and other drug related problems, and housing. The aim of the service is to offer clients the opportunity and resources to meet individual needs and consequently improve their quality of life and overall wellbeing. Read More...
The Homeless & Transitional Support Service (at St. Bartholomew’s House) in East Perth offers crisis and transitional accommodation. The program is designed to assist people to address the issues that led to homelessness and support independent living. Read More...
Street Doctor is a mobile medical service targeting the disadvantaged populations in Perth and the eastern Suburbs. Street Doctor aims to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation for disadvantaged people of all ages. Read More...
Swan City Youth Service (SCYS) provide a range of services in life skills, educational and recreational programs as well as being a “Drop in/ hang out” facility. Located in Midland support is targeted at disadvantaged young people 12 – 25 years old. Read More...
Teen Challenge was established to provide a Christian residential rehabilitation service. It aims to address the needs of young males and females, aged over 16 experiencing drug and alcohol problems. Teen Challenge residential program is one of the largest and most effective substance abuse recovery and prevention programs in WA. Read More...
Tenacious House is a program voluntary residential program designed to empower men over the age of 18 with addictions and co-occurring mental health concerns to take control of their lives, giving them a pathway into employment or education. We provide an evidence based, holistic approach to recovery which includes partnerships with community organisations and services to promote after care. Aspects of our program include group course work, Drumbeat, equine therapy, individual therapy, 12 steps, health and nutrition. Read More...
Community Support Service – Personalised Support which incorporates psychosocial support, independent living skills support, recreation support & carer respite support. Community Support Service – Personalised Support which incorporates psychosocial support, independent living skills support, recreation support & carer respite support. Read More...
ORS provides psychological counselling services for a wide range of needs under the Medicare Scheme which is known as the Better Access scheme. In order to access this service you need to visit a GP who will assess whether you have a mental disorder and whether the preparation of a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate for you, given your health care needs and circumstances. The Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) program is a government-funded initiative that offers personalised support to people whose lives have been severely impacted as a result of mental illness. As a PHaMs Employment Read More...
The Harry Hunter Recovery Centre offers a 13 week residential drug and alcohol addiction recovery program. This spiritual program is run by The Salvation Army following its mission and values, and is based around classes, work therapy, counselling & social activities. The Harry Hunter Recovery Centre offers modern and comfortable accommodation for both males and females on a picturesque residential site. Capacity of the centre is 40 beds. Read More...
The service is primarily for health professionals. The service is staffed by pharmacists to provide in depth information about prescribed and over the counter drugs. Read More...
Individual Counselling and Support Groups for people who were in out-of-home care during childhood. Tuart Place provides support groups , social activities, computer skills classes, access to family tracing, and assistance to obtain records. Read More...
UnitingCare West provides a range of services to 30 000 West Australians each year. Read More...
Care Coordination and Community integration Supported accommodation Read More...
The vision of WA AIDS Council is: - Strengthening our community’s health and quality of life.The mission of the WA AIDS Council is to:- Minimise the impact and further transmission of HIV, sexually transmissible infections and blood borne viruses,- Reduce social, legal and policy barriers which prevent access to health information and effective support and prevention services. Read More...
Population Health comprises Community Health, Health Promotion and Public Health, and aims to protect, promote and restore people's health. It represents the combination of sciences, skills and beliefs that are directed to the maintenance and improvement of the health of whole populations through collective actions. Read More...
Wanslea's family services focus on strengths-based, evidence led practices that promote positive parenting skills, develop community connections and access to local resources. Wanslea recognises that some children cannot live with their parents and offers a range of out of home care options. The Grandcare program is a support network for grandparents with the full-time care of their grandchildren and groups are offered in various metropolitan and regional centres. Child care options include centre-based, family day care, in home care and outside school hours care. Read More...
Warmun Local Drug Action Group is an organisation for community Aboriginal Services Read More...
The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) was incorporated in 1966 and is the peak body for community mental health in Western Australia. With more than 100 organisational and individual members, WAAMH's vision is that WA's community-managed mental health organisations will lead the way in supporting, and promoting the human rights of people with mental illness and their families and carers, through the provision of inclusive, well-governed community-based services focused on recovery. WAAMH coordinates Mental Health Week in WA every October. WAAMH has strong links with Read More...
The Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) is the peak body for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector in Western Australia. WANADA, alongside and guided by our members, works to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities impacted by alcohol or other drugs. WANADA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation representing over 90 member services that offer alcohol and other drug education, prevention, treatment and support to those who need it.Aspiration:To drive across-sector solutions that focus on a whole of community approach Read More...
The Wheatbelt Community Alcohol and Drug Service (WCADS) is operated by Holyoake and aims to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm for the people of the Wheatbelt region, through the provision of counselling and support services, targeting individuals, families and the community. The main office is based in Northam with branch offices in Narrogin and Merredin. The team provides services for individuals who experience alcohol or other drug issues, as well as family members of the individual. The service can offer individual, family or group counselling. The team currently has outreach services Read More...
ATAPS Mental Health Counselling. Rural Primary Health Services (RPHS) - Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS) Read More...
The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community. Read More...
WANDAS is a specialist team based at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), dedicated to caring for women experiencing drug and alcohol issues during pregnancy. The WANDAS team is made up of a number of health professionals including doctors, midwives, social workers, dieticians and mental health professionals. A pregnancy (antenatal) clinic runs every Friday morning at the East Wing Clinic with a booking clinic on a Wednesday morning where a midwifery-led assessment takes place. Postnatal clinics, for women after their baby has been born, are run on a Wednesday afternoon. WANDAS will help you Read More...
The Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WA) (WCDFVS) is a state-wide peak organisation committed to improving the status of women and children in society. WCDFVS operates from a feminist perspective. It proactively advocates for social justice in order to further empowerment, access, equity and safety for all women and children.More information is available on our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/WCDFVS Read More...
The Women's Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WA) is a State Wide Peak organisation committed to improving the status of women and children in society. The role is to provide a voice on domestic and family violence issues that facilitates and promotes policy, legislative and programmatic responses relevant to women and children who have experiences domestic and family violence. Read More...
Women’s health care service helping women of all ages make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing. Read More...
The Village Program is a service of WOMEN'S Healthworks and supports women with drug and alcohol issues who have children under 12. The program offers hope to those mums in the northern suburbs who want to make positive changes to their lives for themselves and their children. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services Aboriginal Grandparent Family Support Program provides counselling and support to Aboriginal women and their families with drug and alcohol concerns along with a range of other services. The program aims to reduce the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs for families. The program is free to all members of the family including teenagers and adults directly or indirectly affected. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. These programs address the complexity of service user’s lives and include: Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services is part of a consortium providing the Kids in Focus WA (KIFWA) Program offering a comprehensive array of services to children affected by parental alcohol and/or other drug use and to their families. As the lead agency, Womens Health and Family Services also allows ready referral and access to other WHFS programs that KIFWA families may require. These services include: medical, mental health, family and domestic violence and Aboriginal support services. For free information and advice line call 1800KIFWA or 1800 54392 for service providers working with target Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services, PEPISU program is a non-residential treatment service that provides counselling, support and outreach services to women who are pregnant and/or parenting and have problematic alcohol and/or other drug use. PEPISU staff also provide professional development and education to health and social service providers. Read More...
The Rural In Reach program utilise video conferencing and other internet technologies to provide tailored health and well-being services to rural and remote women, their families and communities. The program is available in over 45 rural and remote locations across Western Australia. Read More...
Employment services Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an intellectual disability Read More...
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation provide a holistic counselling service to clients dealing with drug and alcohol problems. Read More...
The Wyndham SUC is operated by the Ngnowar-Aerwah Aboriginal Corporation.The sobering up centres in WA are funded by the Drug & Alcohol Office (DAO) and run by local community organisations. The prime purpose of these centres is to provide a safe, care oriented environment in which persons found intoxicated in public may sober up, reducing the likelihood of them causing further harm to themselves or others in the community. Read More...
Y-Shac provides short term, up to 3 months, supported accommodation to homeless young people aged 15-19 years. Y-Shac Rockingham accommodates 6 young people, 3 males and 3 females, in a home environment. The Y-Shac approach works from key principles of empowerment. These principles are self-determination, confidentiality, collaboration and valuing young people. We work with you to identify your goals and needs, and then work together in achieving positive outcomes. Our program assists and supports you by providing a safe and secure environment and opportunities to address issues. We take a case Read More...
Y-Shac provides short term, up to 3 months, supported accommodation to homeless young people aged 15-19 years. Y-Shac Spearwood accommodates 3 young people, in a home environment. The Y-Shac approach works from key principles of empowerment. These principles are self-determination, confidentiality, collaboration and valuing young people. We work with you to identify your goals and needs, and then work together in achieving positive outcomes. Our program assists and supports you by providing a safe and secure environment and opportunities to address issues. We take a case management approach in Read More...
Yaandina provides a range of community services mainly to the Aboriginal community of Roebourne. Yaandina's aim is to provide assistance for those most vulnerable through programs and community services. Read More...
Social and emotional wellbeing services; Programs - Link up - Building solid families - child sexual abuse treatment service - family violence - workforce support unit Worker training, support and supervision Read More...
YASS provides young people with a safe and caring environment when there’s nowhere left to call home. Read More...
The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is the peak non-government youth organisation in WA. We operate primarily as a human rights organisation that seeks to address the exclusion of young people in society. YACWA aims to provide a united, independent and active advocate for the non-government youth sector and young people that is both supported and respected by the sector and the wider community. Focusing on young people’s varied needs at local, State and Federal Government level, YACWA works to engender and enhance positive community attitudes towards young people. We are a membership-driven Read More...
Free professional counseling for youth aged 12-25 years, and their families. The service is not time limited and can be accessed at Youth Focus' eight offices or at a number of high schools. Mentor program and peer support camps. Read More...
Youth Futures WA has been servicing the needs and interests of young homeless people and their families since 1986. Youth Futures WA is a local community based organisation whose Board of Directors are all local residents and/or professionals. Read More...
YouthLink is a specialist mental health service for marginalised and at-risk young people aged 13 - 24 years, in the North Metropolitan Region, with serious mental health problems and with significant barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services. The service is managed through the North Metropolitan Area Mental Health Service, and forms part of the Youth Directorate, along with YouthReach South and Youth Axis. Read More...
YouthReach South is a specialist mental health service for marginalised and at-risk young people aged 13 - 24 years in the South Metropolitan Region, with serious mental health problems and with significant barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services. The service is managed through the North Metropolitan Area Mental Health Service and forms part of the Youth Directorate, along with Youthlink and Youth Axis. Read More...
Zonta House Refuge Association provides supported crisis and transitional housing for women over the age of 18 who have experienced family and domestic violence, mental health and/or homelessness. Read More...