Mental Health Carer Support

Caring for someone living with mental health challenges can be confusing, frightening, exhausting and isolating. However, you do not have to go through it alone. Our free and confidential services can help support your whole family.

Counselling for family and friends

When someone close to you changes because of mental ill-health you may feel a range of emotions including anger, loss and sadness. We offer free and confidential counselling to people who are supporting a family member or a friend living with mental health challenges, including:

• Individual face-to-face counselling appointments
• Phone counselling for people in regional and remote WA on 1800 811 747

Support Groups and Workshops

Our regular support groups, for family and friends of people living with mental ill-health, provide a safe environment for people to come together and offer each other support, and to share experiences, coping skills and information. Support groups can bring a sense of empowerment, improve connection and take away some of those feelings of distress, exhaustion and isolation.

Advocacy for Carers – PERTH ONLY

The mental health system in WA is complex and we can help you navigate it; help you protect your rights and express your own wishes. This is known as advocacy.

Our advocacy team can assist you with:

• Understanding your rights
• Having your voice heard when decisions are being made about the person you care for
• Access to mental health services
• Referrals to practical support
• Information and resources
• Complaints processes

Peer support

When you are supporting someone through their journey of mental ill-health and recovery, life can be very challenging. Sometimes talking with someone who has lived through or experienced a similar situation can help ease your fears and concerns, as you realise that you are not alone, nor are you the only one. Our Peer Support Workers are people who care for a friend or family member with mental ill-health themselves. They understand the challenges you face and can support as a peer.