Merredin MATES is a group of volunteers, organisations and agencies that aim to work together to educate the community on su***de prevention by raising awareness, providing information, activities and events that make a difference to overall wellbeing. Find below some services you can access:
LOCAL MERREDIN SERVICES
Merredin Medical Centre | 9041 2900
www.merredinmedicalcentre.com.au
As one of o
ur local GP's, Merredin Medical Centre is able to provide you with support and information as well as linking you to other professionals. Karis Medical Group | 9041 3126
www.karismedicalgroup.com.au
As one of our local GP's, Karis Medical Group is able to provide you with support and information as well as linking you to other professionals. To access their services you require a referral from your doctor or another referral provider. Holyoake | 9081 3396
www.holyoake.org.au
Holyoake aims to reduce alcohol and drug related harm through counselling and support services for individuals, families and communities. Avon Community Services | 0407 142 697
[email protected]
ACS offers programs aimed to educate young people on a range of social issues, as well as providing mentoring service that provides continued support for young people aged 12-25. Wheatbelt Ag Care | 9046 5091
A free, mobile counselling service for individuals, couples and families experiencing a challenge or issue in their lives requiring assistance. ONLINE & PHONE SERVICES
Lifeline | 13 11 14
Text Line: 0477 131 114
www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline has a 24 hour helpline, a 10am-10pm text line and a 5pm - 10pm online chat service that helps people feeling overwhelmed or distressed. Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
www.beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue has a free 24 hour helpline and a 9am - 10pm online chat service focusing on supporting people who are affected by anxiety, depression and su***de. Su***de Callback Service | 1300 659 467
www.su***decallbackservice.org.au
The SCS has a free 24 hour helpline, online chat service and video chat service for anyone who is having suicidal ideations, worried about someone or grieving the loss of someone. Kid's Helpline | 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelpline.com.au
Kids Helpline has a free 24 hour helpline and web chat counselling service for young people aged 5-25, and their parents or guardians. They are there anytime for any reason. Men's Helpline | 1300 78 99 78
www.mensline.org.au
Men's Line has a free, 24 hour support line, online chat and video chat counselling service for all men experiencing issues around mental health, anger management, family violence, substance use or relationships. eHeadspace | 1800 650 890
www.headspace.org.au/eheadspace
From 7am - 11pm eheadspace provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 - 25 and their family and friends.
