Support

Support

Providing Mental Health Support To Family and Carers

Caring for someone experiencing mental health challenges can affect every part of life — your relationships, work or study, finances, and your own physical and emotional wellbeing. While counselling can be helpful, many carers also need practical support, connection with others who “get it”, and time to rest and recharge. Having the right supports around you can reduce stress and isolation, build confidence, and help you sustain your caring role without burning out.

Helping Minds offers a range of free and confidential carer supports beyond counselling, designed to strengthen your wellbeing and support your whole family. This includes support groups, workshops and education sessions, peer support, advocacy, respite options, and online forums. Whether you’re looking for information, a place to share experiences, help navigating services, or simply a community that understands, we’ll help you find the support that fits your situation.

Mental health carer support

Support and services for mental health carers.

Support groups and workshops

A place to connect, share experiences, build practical skills and knowledge to support a loved one.

Advocacy

Support and guidance about your rights as a mental health carer within the WA mental health system.

Carer respite

Mental health carers give so much, often at the expense of their own wellbeing. Respite provides short-term relief so you can rest, recharge to better support your loved one.

Peer Support

Our Peer Support Workers have lived experience supporting a loved one with mental health challenges and offer understanding, practical support, and hope.

Sane Online Forums

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. It’s free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7

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