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Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

Free mental health and wellbeing treatment and support for people aged 26 years or older who needs additional support than what their usual doctor offers but who do not need hospital services. Local offices are located in Wangaratta, Benalla and Mansfield.

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0457 279 796
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Positive Parenting Telephone Service

Helps families experiencing difficulties in parenting. Available to parents, grandparents and carers living in the Ovens and Murray region who are caring for children aged 2 to 12 years.

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1800 800 944
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24 hours

ACCESSLINE

A phone service for residents of the local government shires of: Albury City, Greater Hume, Corowa, Finley, Jerilderie, Urana and Murrumbidgee experiencing mental health, drug or alcohol issues.

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03 5722 5111
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24 hours

Northeast Health Wangaratta

Wangaratta Hospital

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03 5722 1784
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Older Persons Mental Health Service - Wangaratta and Wodonga

Community based mental health assessments and treatment to persons over the age of 65 years (50 years of age for indigenous people) who experience mental illness.

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03 5723 2000
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

Gateway Health Wangaratta

Support any aspect of health and wellbeing, from physical and mental health, to lifestyle and relationships, to connection with community

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03 5731 3500
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Mon-Fri

Gateway Health Myrtleford

Support any aspect of health and wellbeing, from physical and mental health, to lifestyle and relationships, to connection with community

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1300 332 022
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Mon-Thu 9am - 5pm

Headspace Wangaratta + Albury Wodonga

Early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds.

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02 6022 8888
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

Gateway Health Wodonga

Support any aspect of health and wellbeing, from physical and mental health, to lifestyle and relationships, to connection with community

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02 6058 1750
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Older Persons Mental Health Service - Albury

NSW older people’s mental health (OPMH) services provide public specialist mental health clinical care generally to people aged 65 years and over.

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02 6051 7950
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Perinatal Emotional Health Program - Wodonga

For women and families experiencing emotional difficulties during pregnancy and up to 12 months after childbirth

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02 6058 1800
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Albury Community Health Drug & Alcohol Service

Drug and alcohol support to individuals living in Albury, Culcairn, Corowa and immediate surrounding areas in New South Wales.

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02 6051 7950
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

Wodonga Community Mental Health Services

Community mental health care services including assessments, treatment and case management for residents of the local government shires of Wodonga, Indigo, Towong and parts of the Kiewa Valley.

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Project 365

Promoting positive mental health within Wangaratta and surrounds

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Haven Wangaratta

Long-term social housing with support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns.

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02 6058 1750
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

Albury Community Mental Health Services

Community mental health care services including assessments, treatment and case management for residents of the local government shires of Albury City, Greater Hume, Corowa, Finley, Jerilderie and Urana.

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03 5722 5347
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

Wangaratta Community Mental Health Services

Community mental health care services including assessments, treatment and case management for residents of the local government shires of Wangaratta City, Benalla, Mansfield, Alpine and parts of the Moira Shire

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Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia provides long-term, one-to-one mentoring to help change the course of vulnerable young peoples lives.

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02 6051 7900
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

North East Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Wodonga

Specialist public mental health assessment and treatment services, provided for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age.

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1800 657 573
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Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Child Health Intervention and Parent Support (Gateway Health)

An early intervention service for children aged from zero to 12 with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, and their families.

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1300 998 225
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Wangaratta Carevan

Provides free meals for residents of Wangaratta that are homeless and disadvantaged.

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03 5723 8900
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Mon-Fri 8.30 - 5pm

North East Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Wangaratta

Specialist public mental health assessment and treatment services, provided for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age.

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1800 657 573
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Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5pm

Children’s Counselling (Gateway Health)

This a free service for children aged from 5 to 12 years living in Victoria or New South Wales for children dealing with grief and loss, general anxiety and identity issues.

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LINE Wangaratta

Committed to seeing a positive, genuine change in the north east community, where LGBTQIA+ people feel respected, safe and supported, have the courage to speak-up against injustice and celebrate diversity and inclusion

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Corryong Spirit

Corryong Spirit is an annual community event held in the Upper Murray to acknowledge those whose lives were lost after the 2019 bushfires and to shine a light into the darkness of grief.

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Beechworth to Bridge

Beechworth to Bridge aims to remove the stigma of suicide and improve healing by hosting walk events where survivors, friends, family and service providers come together to Walk Talk Support and Smash the Suicide Stigma.

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Survivors of Suicide and Friends

To keep the conversation about suicide and mental health alive, even through the longest nights.

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gritandresilience@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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Blokes Time Out

A group of blokes from across the Wangaratta area who get together once a month and do something social.

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Facebook Page
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Wang Night Shelter

A daytime and night-time temporary shelter relief with food and community support.

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GV Pride

An LGBTIQA+ social-support group located in the Shepparton that provides a safe space for support, friendship, family, networking and fellowship.

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The Bridge Youth Service

Assisting young people that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to obtain or maintain safe, secure and affordable housing.

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Men's Shed

Men's Sheds are a place of encouragement for all to take an interest in their own health and well-being. Click on this link to find one in your area.

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02 6025 2510
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Boys To The Bush

Boys to the Bush focuses on preventative and early intervention strategies for ‘disengaged’ young males. There are local locations in Wangaratta and Albury Wodonga.

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03 5722 0888
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Mon 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Synergy Youth Hub

The Hub is designed to be an inclusive environment catering to young people aged 12-17. The Synergy Hub is located at 29 Flanagan Street Wangaratta.

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03 5721 5490
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Mon-Wed 9am - 3pm

North East Multicultural Association

North East Multicultural Association is a place for our new and existing migrant community to receive support. They can help with English, Immigration consultations, Advocacy, IT support, driving instructions and community socialisation.

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Thread Together

Thread Together collects brand new unsold clothing from all around the country and then partners with charities and social service agencies to distribute it to people doing it tough.

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03 5722 2203
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Centre Against Violence

The Centre Against Violence offers free, specialist family violence crisis intervention services and short term case management to all peoplewho are experiencing current family violence crisis.

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Facebook Group
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Men’s Wellbeing Matters Murray Region

A Suicide Prevention Community group open to all Men in the local Murray Region. Provides access to local services, peer support groups, community training and education.

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02 6024 7599
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Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation

Aboriginal community based organisation providing access to health services, youth sport & recreation, housing, education and cultural heritage.

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The Wangaratta Area Suicide Prevention group (W.A.S.P) was formed in 2021 and brings together like minded members of the community to work towards reducing mental health and suicide stigma.

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Acknowledgement of Country: We acknowledge our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples and Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands on which we live and work.  We recognise their continued connection to land, waters and culture and acknowledge the strength, resilience and endurance of the Stolen Generations Survivors.  We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Acknowledgement of Lived Experience: We acknowledge those people in our community with a lived or living experience of suicide and mental ill-health.  We remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the suffering suicide brings when it touches our lives.

Acknowledgement of Diversity: We acknowledge and embrace our LGBTIQ+ community and actively celebrate people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation.  We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful culture where all of our community members feel safe and supported.

This website was funded by a grant provided by Ski for Life. Ski for Life Inc is an incorporated body whose members are committed to raising awareness and promoting mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention. Their fundraising enables them to provide grants to groups undertaking projects which align with their mission. We are truly grateful for their support.