Mental Health Rights Manual
An online guide to help explain your legal and human rights in the mental health and human services systems in New South Wales.
Read moreRecovery Oriented Language Guide
Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.
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Our members are community-managed mental health organisations, both small and large, local and NSW-wide service providers. They provide peer support, accommodation, rehabilitation supports, education, counselling, helplines, advocacy and information, carer support, primary healthcare, employment services, recreation, outreach and much more.
02 6284 2409
HOME provides 24 hour supported accommodation for people living with a mental illness.
0477 176 312
Human Nature provides mental health support to young people aged 14-18 in the Far North Coast of NSW. They offer therapeutic programs that take place outside of clinical settings, where young people feel safer to engage, and tailor their support based on each individual’s needs.
02 9281 3338
ICLA delivers mental health and psychosocial disability services and supports across NSW and delivers virtual peer support Australia wide.
1300 133 660
JewishCare provide support to people living with a mental illness, the aged, families in need and people with a disability.
02 9386 0770
Jewish House offers a safe place and support for people who have or are experiencing trauma and personal crisis. They provide individuals and families with a range of services including access to temporary and crisis accommodation, day-to-day living support, children’s services, addiction support, mental health clinicians, case managers, food and clothing.
02 928 3123
Justice Action represents people in Australian prisons and hospitals. They aim to improve the social and mental health of prisoners and involuntary patients by providing prisoner, mental health and court support.
0434 248 887
Kelch Care is an NDIS-registered disability service provider based in Tamworth that serves clients throughout the entire Northwest region of New South Wales.
02 9380 9220
KidsXpress works to transform the most vulnerable members of society, intervening early to improve children’s emotional wellbeing, potentially breaking a cycle of trauma and giving children a better chance to achieve their potential.
02 9416 0100
KYDS provides free, tailored counselling to young people and their families for as long as it’s required, without the need for a Medicare card, GP referral or mental health plan.
131114
A national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
02 9358 4553
Lou’s Place is the only daytime refuge for women in crisis, homeless, feeling isolated or needing support.
0425334244
melissarobertsfoundation.org.au
The Melissa Roberts Foundation provides support and services around voice hearing, paranoia and childhood trauma. The organisation promotes recovery through the use of skills and techniques developed predominantly by people with lived experience.
02 9332 0777
Mental Health Carers NSW the peak body for mental health carers in NSW regularly consults with carers across NSW to gain information on their opinions and experiences with the mental health system. They use the information gained to provide feedback on policies and services on behalf of carers to the NSW Ministry of Health and to other government bodies.
03 9455 7000
Mind Australia is a leading community-managed specialist mental health service provider. Supporting people with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers.
