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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Nearly 43% of Australian adults have struggled with a mental health disorder at some time in their lives.¹ It’s important to have resources and information available to help everyone achieve their best possible mental health, no matter what age, background or stage of life you are at.

Council works with a range of local organisations to deliver programs that aim to improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Sons of the West and Daughters of the West are two free 10-week programs that run every year and aim to support and educate community members on a range of mental, social and physical health topics, as well as participate in group-based exercise. Visit the relevant webpages for further information.

Melton Learning Directory and Melton Libraries also have a range of free and low-cost programs available for people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Visit the relevant webpages for further information.

Stay up to date with local activities that aim to improve your mental health by following Healthy City of Melton Facebook page.

Below is a list of services you can access if you are seeking assistance for your mental health or would like further information. Your local GP will also be able to provide you with information on how to get help and refer you to appropriate services.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000.

If you or someone you know is experiencing or is at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis, please call LifeLine on 13 11 14 or visit the LifeLine website.

LifeLine

LifeLine provides access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services operating 24/7. Visit the website for further information or to chat with a health professional online.
Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue provides information and support on depression and anxiety tailored to meet individual needs, experiences and circumstances. Visit the website for further information or to chat with a health professional online.
Call: 1300 224 636

Western Health

Western Health provides specialist mental health treatment, care and support across several community-based locations in Melbourne’s west.
Call: 9747 7600
Visit: Melton Health Hub, 195-209 Barries Road, Melton West VIC 3337

cohealth

cohealth provides a range of mental health services for people living with or at risk of developing mental health disorders. The mental health specialists can help you to manage your self-care, improve social connectedness and achieve good quality of life.
Call: 9448 5522 (if you need a translator call TIS national on 13 14 50)
Email: brimbanklocal@cohealth.org.au
Visit: 45 Dickson Street, Sunshine VIC 3020

HeadSpace

HeadSpace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25-year-olds.
Call: 8065 5600
Visit: 16 Brooklyn Road, Melton VIC 3337
Email: info-headspacemelton@orygen.org.au

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Visit the website for further information or to chat with a health professional online.
Call: 1800 55 1800

Queerspace

Queerspace provides low or no cost, confidential counselling services to support LGBTIQA+ communities and their families. For more information visit the website. To access the counselling services, fill out the online form.
Call: 03 9663 6733
Visit: 100 Drummond Street, Carlton VIC 3053
Email: enquiries@ds.org.au

13Yarn

13Yarn is a national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Confidential one-on-one yarning is available with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter 24/7.
Call: 13 92 76
Email: enquiries@13yarn.org.au