Townsville
June 2023 – October 2023
Where will we be?
Townsville : Aitkenvale, Heatley & Rasmussen
Postcode: 4814
People Connectors
Our People Connectors are here to give you information about available mental and emotional health resources in your area.
Our Townsville survey people connectors, Emily, Kathryn, Jared, Brayden
Receiving a visit – what can you expect?
If you live in one of the areas mentioned above, you may receive a visit from one of our People Connectors. Our People Connectors are trained in linking members of the community with relevant support services.
Our team members may ask whether you or anyone in your household struggles with mental health issues, or suffers from poor emotional wellbeing. These questions are not meant to be invasive, but rather help us suggest services that may be beneficial to you. Approximately 75% of Australians with a mental illness do not receive adequate support. The goal of the ACDC project is to bring this number down by supplying people with helpful and relevant information.
Who to Contact for Help
Local Support Services
| Local Support | Phone | Website | Service Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Arms Veterans and Families Counselling | 1800 011 046 | openarms.gov.au | Face-to-face and telehealth counselling, group programs and peer support. |
| NDIS Local Area Coordination | 1300 986 970 | feroscare.com.au | Provides help to access the NDIS, or to connect to other services. |
| CommunityGro Upper Ross & Garbutt | (07) 4774 0144 | communitygro.org.au | A range of programs, information, support, referral and resources. |
| selectability | 1800 133 123 | selectability.com.au | Mental health services, support with daily living and group programs. |
| Carer Gateway | 1800 422 737 | carergateway.gov.au | Services and supports for carers delivered both in person and online. |
| Multicultural Australia | 0431 129 194 | multiculturalaustralia.org.au | Programs, services and support for multicultural communities. |
| Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service (TAIHS) | (07) 4759 4000 | taihs.net.au | Medical, clinical, and wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. |
| headspace Townsville | (07) 4799 1799 | headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/townsville/ | Mental health support for young people aged 12-25. |
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| 13YARN (24/7) | 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au | Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people. |
| Lifeline (24/7) | 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au | Support for people experiencing a personal crisis. |
| 1800 RESPECT (24/7) | 1800 737 732 | 1800respect.org.au | Support for anyone experiencing domestic, family, or sexual violence. |
| Head to Health Phone Service | 1800 595 212 | Advice, information and referral to local mental health services. | |
| Multicultural Connect Line | 1300 079 020 | worldwellnessgroup.org.au/helpline/ | Information, support and mental health services for multicultural communities. |
Get in Touch with Us
Email us on acdcinfo@cmha.org.au to:
- Learn more about the ACDC project.
- Find out more about when we’ll be in your area.
- Arrange a visit with a People Connector.
- Request a free fridge magnet with a list of available local services.