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Mental Health

 

On this page you will find links to resources to help you support those with a mental illness or with more general mental health needs:

• General Mental Health Fact Sheet including ‘Top Tips’ on supporting people and links to services; and
• Mental Health Fact Sheet for Churches

Extent of community need 

Mental health needs in our community are significant. In 2007 the Australian Government’s National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing found that every year 1 in 5 Australians will experience mental illness of some kind.

However, only about one third of these people will actually seek help – so it is important to develop a culture of support that helps people identify their needs and seek help without fear of stigma.

Working Together

ANGLICARE Sydney aims to empower churches and communities with better knowledge about mental illness and mental health. Together we can get over hang ups about mental health and get on with the business of supporting each other well.
 

Personal Helpers and Mentors Programe

The Personal Helpers and Mentors Program (PHaMs)empowering individuals through a mentoring and support program.

 

Urban Arts Base 

Urban Arts Base supports 15-30 year olds through the use of the Arts.