HelpingMinds

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50 Years

experience

Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Support Solutions

HelpingMinds has been a trusted leader in mental health support for nearly 50 years, dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by mental health challenges across Western Australia. Our comprehensive services include free mental health education programs for schools, workplaces, and communities, individualised NDIS support, and specialised carer advocacy. With a team of experienced professionals, we deliver evidence-based recovery coaching, early intervention programs for youth, and accessible respite care tailored to diverse needs.

Our commitment to inclusivity ensures support for Aboriginal communities, culturally diverse populations, and individuals with disabilities. Through 24/7 online forums and regional outreach across WA, we provide confidential counselling, peer support, and practical resources to reduce stigma and foster resilience. As a registered NDIS provider adhering to national quality standards, we combine lived experience with clinical expertise to deliver person-centred care that respects individual dignity and promotes long-term wellbeing.

Services

Mental Health Education Carer Support NDIS Services Youth Programs Online Forums Counselling Recovery College Advocacy Services Respite Care Workshops

Details

Year established: 1976

Highlights and features

We have nearly 50 years of experience in mental health support across Western Australia
Our services are free and confidential for all Western Australians
We offer NDIS-registered psychosocial support programs
24/7 online mental health forums available through SANE Australia
Specialised youth programs for children aged 7-17 in regional communities

Associations and certifications

NDIS

What people say

Free and confidential services Empowering carers Accessible regional support Lifesaving early intervention Knowledgeable staff

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Services

Mental Health Education

Our mental health education programs deliver vital awareness training across Western Australia. Through interactive workshops for schools, workplaces, and community groups, we equip participants with practical tools to identify early warning signs and manage mental health challenges. Our evidence-based curriculum covers anxiety, depression, and psychosocial disabilities, with specialist sessions available within 200km of Perth or online statewide.

Carer Support

HelpingMinds provides comprehensive support for carers of individuals with mental health challenges. Our services include confidential counselling, peer support groups, advocacy assistance, and respite care options. We offer tailored programs for young carers aged 7-17 and maintain 24/7 online forums through our partnership with SANE Australia to ensure continuous support access.

NDIS Services

As a registered NDIS provider, we deliver psychosocial support programs for participants with mental health-related disabilities. Our services include core supports, recovery coaching, and specialist support coordination. We work directly with NDIS plans to build independence through personalised strategies that align with participants' goals and the NDIA's quality safeguarding standards.

Youth Programs

Our youth mental health programs target children aged 7-17 in specific regional areas. These initiatives combine school holiday activities with after-school support and early intervention strategies. The programs focus on building emotional resilience and coping mechanisms for young people at risk of developing mental health challenges, particularly those supporting family members with mental illness.

Online Forums

In partnership with SANE Australia, we operate 24/7 moderated online forums for mental health support. These platforms connect individuals experiencing mental health challenges with peer support networks and professional guidance. Separate forums exist for carers and lived experience participants, covering conditions like anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia across Western Australia.

Questions

What mental health services does HelpingMinds offer in Western Australia?

We provide free mental health education, NDIS psychosocial support, carer advocacy, youth programs, and 24/7 online forums across WA, including regional areas like Geraldton and Broome.

How can I access NDIS support through HelpingMinds?

Contact our Perth office to discuss eligibility. As a registered NDIS provider, we offer psychosocial support services that can be accessed through your NDIS plan with no out-of-pocket costs.

Are your mental health workshops available outside Perth?

Yes, our mental health education workshops are available within 200km of Perth and online across all regional areas of Western Australia.

What support exists for young carers?

We offer school holiday programs, after-school support, and counselling services for young carers aged 7-17 in specified regional locations across Western Australia.

Do you provide 24-hour mental health support?

While our offices operate during business hours, we provide access to 24/7 online mental health forums through our partnership with SANE Australia for continuous support.

Reviews (7)

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Deb Aylward

Jun 03, 2021 Report

Seriously the best help and advice I’ve had in recent months over 13 years of chaos trying to support and help my daughter with MH issues.

Anita Southall Harris

Jun 04, 2019 Report

I had contact due to a friend and they assisted kids at schools going through custody issues. Happy with their approach

Marlene Lucas

Nov 05, 2018 Report

I have been with helping minds for over 2 years they have been fabulous our bbq breakfasts our ladies group we are like a little family I would especially like to thank denise for her patience and caring towards us

Sonia Caldwell

Jun 02, 2018 Report

I can't thank HelpingMinds enough. Life has thrown our family a curve ball and having someone who understands the game is invaluable. HelpingMinds is assisting us to understand the new rules of the game. A game we did not sign up for but nether the less a game we will participate in until the very end whatever the outcome. I would and I do recommend the agency to anyone who needs the help of learning the rules of the same game we were thrown into. Thank you HelpingMinds Mandurah.

Hayley Solich

Apr 25, 2018 Report

Fabulous mob who have a real passion for helping people with mental health challenges and their carers to achieve a better quality of life. Thank you for all that you do!

Claudette M.

Nov 15, 2017 Report

I used ARAFMI in 1993 When I discovered it...after a year of HARD YAKA...trying on my own to understand and discover what one of my sons had, and it was his second psychosis and a year later...!
Was it "DRUG INDUCED PSYCHOSIS" after having used Pot and Alcohol,
may be together... If so, I was told it could be a "one off event"...or BIPOLAR ? and he would be able to work with breaks...or Schizophrenic and he was never going to come good and work ...Only TIME WOULD TELL I was told...
yes that was the time when drugs were not as helpful as they are now..Drugs have changed since. and help as well

Margaret Gowers

Jun 23, 2017 Report

Thank-you so much for allowing me to have 5 days at the Rockingham Respite house. It was wonderful to walk along the foreshore and just relax. Bless you all. Margaret Gowers.