HelpingMinds (previously Arafmi)

HelpingMinds provides a range of training programs, including Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Gatekeeper suicide prevention, Ambiguous loss, Assertivenes skills, Coping with difficult behaviours Flexible respite and family support options for carers of people with severe mental illness/psychiatric disability and carers of people with an  intellectual disability, to provide alternate or supplementary care arrangements and family support to support carers and families maintain their caring role. Family Mental Health Support Service - Counselling and Support In WA,Arafmi provides the only free individual advocacy service for carers, family members and others who provide significant support to someone with mental illness. The advocacy support is provided in a client-directed and non-adversial way, aiming to meet the needs of those who are having difficulties with mental health services, and other government and non-government services. Outreach Counselling and Support Peer workers can provide support to those with family members and friends with mental illness through their own lived experience. Telephone Counselling Youth Counselling and Support (Inc school Holiday Program). Community Education. Mental Health Community Awareness and Education

Target Groups

18+ 18+ Aboriginal carers and families of a person with a mental illness All Ages Carers/families of people living with a mental illness Arafmi also offers a free professional counselling and support to children / you aged 8-18 years who have a family member with mental illness. Families and Carers of people with a mental illness Young People aged 8 to 18 years who have a family member with a mental illness. Secondary School Students. Secondary School Students