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MindWellCommunity
Better Minds. Stronger Communities.

Mental health support that belongs to everyone.

MindWell Community offers free, confidential counselling, peer support and education so that no one in our community has to face a hard time alone.

5,000+People reached through outreach and education
1,200+Counselling sessions delivered
40Community and school support groups
60+Trained volunteers and peer supporters
Community members gathered under a tent for a support forum
Who we are

Care that starts in the community.

Mental health is health. We bring support out of clinics and into the places where people live, learn and work, so help is close, familiar and free of stigma.

Our team of counsellors, community health workers and volunteers meets people where they are, listens without judgement and connects them to the right care.

About MindWell
What we offer

Practical support for every stage of life.

Six programs work together so people can find the kind of help that fits them.

Individual and family counselling
Program

Counselling and Support

One-to-one and family counselling delivered by trained, supervised counsellors in a private, judgement-free setting.

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Peer-led support groups
Program

Community Support Groups

Regular peer groups where people share experiences, build trust and learn practical coping skills together.

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Schools and youth wellbeing
Program

Schools and Youth Wellbeing

Mental health education, life-skills sessions and early support for learners, teachers and parents.

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Our mission

What we do

To provide accessible, confidential and compassionate mental health support, and to build resilient communities through education, peer connection and practical skills.

Our vision

What we hope for

A community where every person understands their mental health, feels safe to ask for help and receives the care they need to live well.

How it works

Getting support is simple.

Four steps, at your pace, with no cost and no pressure.

Reach out

Call, message or visit us. You can also ask a friend or family member to contact us for you.

Talk it through

A trained member of our team listens and helps you decide what kind of support would help most.

Get a plan

Together we agree on counselling, a support group, or a referral to specialist or medical care.

Keep going

We follow up, check in and stay with you as you build strength and connection.

A mentor working with girls during a skills session
Community voice
“I used to think I had to carry everything on my own. Here I found people who listened, and a place where I could breathe again.”
Community member, sample testimonial

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Need urgent help right now?

If you or someone near you is in danger or thinking of self-harm, call 999 or 112, or go to the nearest health facility. See our crisis information.

Help us reach one more person.

Your gift or your time keeps free counselling, groups and school programs running.