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Who We Are

About the sector

The community managed mental health sector is a key provider of mental health services and supports to people in the community.

Annual Reports

Find detailed information on the work we do to support the community managed mental health sector.

Our Work

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.

Recovery Oriented Language Guide

Words are important. The language we use and the stories we tell have great significance to all involved.

See the guide

Training

Registered training

Build on your lived experience or on-the-job experience and receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Customised training

Membership

Our members

Our members are community managed mental health organisations, large and small, local and NSW-wide service providers.

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Join a strong network of community-based mental health organisations delivering better outcomes for people in New South Wales.

Our Members

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.

Stronger Brains

strongerbrains.org

Stronger Brains empowers children and young people to build better lives through neuroscience, measurably improving their brain health through their Neuro-Development Model.

Survivors & Mates Support Network

1800 472 676

samsn.org.au

Survivors & Mates Support Network (SAMSN) works to increase public awareness of the effects childhood sexual abuse can have on men in their adult lives. SAMSN employs psychologists and social workers who have experience working with male survivors to facilitate support groups for men and their families and supporters.

Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre

02 9977 0711

sdecc.org.au

Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre (SDECC) specialises in drug and alcohol issues for people from 14 to 25 years old.

Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre

02 9718 1955

womenscounselling.com.au

A specialist counselling service providing counselling to women, primarily to those who are marginalised & socio-economically disadvantaged.

Ted Noffs Foundation

noffs.org.au

The Ted Noffs Foundation focuses on helping young people with drug, crime and mental health issues through residential and non-residential treatment services as well as homeless programs.

The Buttery

02 6687 1111

buttery.org.au

Through residential and community-based programs, The Buttery specialises in the treatment of alcohol and other drug misuse, problem gambling and mental health issues.

The Disability Trust

02 4255 8000

disabilitytrust.org.au

The Disability Trust partners with people and their communities to support life enhancing opportunities for everyone to live, work and belong in an inclusive world.

The Station Ltd

02 9299 2252

thestationltd.org

The Station provides a range of services for people who are having difficulty attaining and sustaining adequate and secure accommodation, health status, personal autonomy and dignity.

Uniting

1800 864 846

uniting.org/services/mental-health

If you’re experiencing mental health challenges, Uniting can work with you to improve the way you feel and find ways to make life more positive.

WayAhead Mental Health Association

02 9339 6000

wayahead.org.au

WayAhead provide a range of services and advocacy, information and support to individuals, families, carers and other service agencies in order to improve and facilitate better outcomes for people with lived experience and those who care for them.

Weave Youth and Community Services

02 9318 0539

weave.org.au

Weave provides a range of direct support services to disadvantaged children, young people, women, families, and Aboriginal people of all ages, who live primarily in the old South Sydney Local Government Area as well as the City of Sydney, Maroubra/La Perouse and Inner West regions.

Wellways Australia

02 6246 7100

wellways.org

Wellways Australia work with a diverse range of people living with mental health issues or various disabilities, and their families, friends and carers, to bring about positive change and build good lives in their communities. This can include creating a home, securing a job and building meaningful relationships.

Wesley Mission

02 9263 5555

wesleymission.org.au

Wesley Mission reach all faces of Australia—from children, families and the elderly, to those struggling with homelessness, addiction, mental health, financial or domestic challenges.

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre

wagec.org.au

WAGEC supports 200 women and families in crisis every night who are impacted by homelessness, domestic violence and systemic disadvantage. A feminist, grassroots organisation, WAGEC also advocates for social change in the community.

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