Green Book Category: Individual Advocacy

Category: Individual Advocacy

Acting to uphold the rights of people with mental health issues, their families or carers.

Anglicare

23 Adelaide Terrace East Perth WA 6004
- 08 9325 7033
- http://www.anglicarewa.org.au
Anglicare offers Relationship Education and Training and Professional Development. Anglicare's Street Connect youth workers provide a daily outreach presence via their outreach bus). They meet with young people on the streets, forming positive working relationships and providing informal counseling, referral to other helpful services, advocacy, crisis intervention and follow-up support. Anglicare's Y-shac provides shared emergency accommodation in two locations and 24 hour support from youth workers, support for young people to get back on their feet, independent living activities, goal setting

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- Counselling
- Education, Employment & Training
- Family & Carer Support
- Individual Advocacy
- Staffed Residential Services
ConnectGroups

The Scene, 10 Almondbury Road Booragoon WA 6154
- 08 9364 6909
- http://www.connectgroups.org.au
ConnectGroups acts as a referral service (both online and over the phone) for families and individuals looking for Self Help and Support Groups. Link existing groups to information and community networks, assist with support group development and management. Help with community resourses and services and provide individual and group skills training. Provides an advocacy service influencing,improving and assisting change by contributing to government policy.

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- Group Support Activities
- Individual Advocacy
- Mutual Support and Self Help
Council of Official Visitors

Unit 1/18 Harvest Terrace West Perth Western Australia 6005
- 1800 999 057
- http://www.coov.org
Official Visitors can advise on the rights of involuntary patients (including people on Community Treatment Orders) and psychiatric hostel residents throughout Western Australia. We can also seek to resolve complaints made by family and guardians on behalf of involuntary patients and hostel residents. Official Visitors provide individual and systemic advocacy and support for involuntary patients (including people on Community Treatment Orders) and psychiatric hostel residents throughout Western Australia. Phone messages are checked on weekends and urgent matters are responded to. Family, carers

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- Family & Carer Support
- Individual Advocacy
Mental Health Law Centre

96-98 Parry Street Perth WA 6000
- 08 9328 8266
- http://www.mhlcwa.org.au
Community education and training in mental health legal issues Legal Representation, information. plain English publications, Referral. Law Reform Advocacy and Policy

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- Individual Advocacy
- Mental Illness Prevention
Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH)

1 Nash Street, Perth, WA 6000
The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) was incorporated in 1966 and is the peak body for community mental health in Western Australia. With more than 100 organisational and individual members, WAAMH's vision is that WA's community-managed mental health organisations will lead the way in supporting, and promoting the human rights of people with mental illness and their families and carers, through the provision of inclusive, well-governed community-based services focused on recovery. WAAMH coordinates Mental Health Week in WA every October. WAAMH has strong links with

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- Education, Employment & Training
- Individual Advocacy
- Mental Health Promotion
- Sector Development
Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA)

Foyer Oxford, Level 2 196 Oxford Street, Leederville WA 6007
- 08 9227 5440
- http://www.yacwa.org.au
The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is the peak non-government youth organisation in WA. We operate primarily as a human rights organisation that seeks to address the exclusion of young people in society. YACWA aims to provide a united, independent and active advocate for the non-government youth sector and young people that is both supported and respected by the sector and the wider community. Focusing on young people’s varied needs at local, State and Federal Government level, YACWA works to engender and enhance positive community attitudes towards young people. We are a membership-driven

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- Group Support Activities
- Individual Advocacy
- Mental Health Promotion
- Sector Development
HelpingMinds (previously Arafmi)

182 Lord St Perth WA 6000
HelpingMinds offers free and confidential support to the family and friends of people living with mental health challenges, across Western Australia. Previously known as ARAFMI, we have been around for more than forty years.When someone close to you changes because of mental ill-health you may feel a mix of emotions, including anger, loss and sadness. This can be a difficult and isolating experience. It’s normal to have questions around how you can best support the person you care for. We are here to help.

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- Counselling
- Education, Employment & Training
- Family & Carer Support
- Individual Advocacy
- Mental Health Promotion
- Mutual Support and Self Help
- Personalised Support
Relationships Australia WA

Corporate 22 Southport St, West Leederville WA 6007
- 08 6164 0400
- http://www.relationshipswa.org.au/
– Relationships Australia counselling service provide the opportunity to discuss issues that are causing concern in a supportive, respectful and confidential environment. People can attend counselling as individuals, couples, or as a family. Matters discussed may include couple issues, relationship breakdown, parenting, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sexual issues, childhood sexual abuse, stress and conflict in various situations including work related conflicts. 4families – Family Mental Health Support Service is a free service that provides whatever support families and

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- Counselling
- Education, Employment & Training
- Family & Carer Support
- Individual Advocacy

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