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The Bega Valley Safe Haven has opened after years of advocacy by SPAN and the SLHD. Amy Power and her team of workers have moved in to 17 Bega Street Bega. ph 02 6491 9214. Hours of operation are 12-7pm 7 days a week. A warm, welcoming and safe place, the Safe Haven is an […]

The festive season and new year period is an important time for proactive approach to mental health. Available via Telehealth with no waitlist, NewAccess is accessible, free support for anyone experiencing financial stress, bushfire anxiety and other issues this Summer. Find out more As the silly season sets in and the weather heats up, the […]

StandBy Support After Suicide is Australia’s national suicide postvention program dedicated to supporting individuals and communities bereaved or impacted by suicide. This may include supporting families, friends, children, witnesses, first responders, practitioners, schools, workplaces and communities who have experienced a death by suicide either recently or in the past. In the South Eastern NSW, StandBy […]

Digital mental health treatment that is ready when you are. Check out the range of self-paced online programs that teach clinically-proven strategies to help you improve the way you feel. www.thiswayup.org.au

13YARN – 13 92 76 www.13YARN.org.au 24/7 crisis support service for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people run by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders. Free and confidential. Available 24/7 across Australia from any phone 13 92 76.

New interactive and educational project by Surfshark focusing on kid’s cybersecurity.

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities after suicide thirrili.com.au

New LGBTQ+ online safety guide aims to empower LGBTQ+ and give them the tools to protect themselves online. Resource discusses online communities, cyber bullying, dark side of the web, controlling your identity, dating, workplace and tips for Parents of LGBTQ+ youth.

Suicide Bereavement Group hold informal get togethers on the 4th Monday of each month at Club Sapphire. Confidentiality and support remain of utmost importance with facilitators and attendees alike. Anyone interested is asked to contact SPAN for more details and to register.

Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) has an excellent podcast series called Let’s Talk. Produced by journalist Kia Handley its all about mental health issues in rural and regional Australia.

Women’s Resource Centre (WRC) is a community service for marginalized women. WRC supports women to become active agents through self help, mutual support, community education and collective action. Workshops are developed in response to women’s social, educational and personal needs. WRC builds community education, knowledge and awareness through their programs. NEWSLETTER  WRC monthly mailchimp newsletter promotes workshops and events. […]

BV SPAN is proud to present the Older Person Mental Health First Aid (OPMHFA) course now available to those interested throughout the Bega Valley and Sapphire Coast. The course is designed for anyone who is involved in looking after older people, have elderly parents, interact with older persons in the community or just interested in […]

NIPS flyer link NIPS/Thirrili link Thirrili link Providing emotional and practical support to families impacted by a loss from suicide or other traumatic event. For families and community members. NIPS available 24/7 on 1800 805 801. Calls answered by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Advocates.

What is SHaWS? The Sapphire Health and Wellbeing Service (SHaWS) is a primary health, mental health, Aboriginal health, drug and alcohol treatment and support service working in collaboration with Katungul Aboriginal Medicial Service, and Grand Pacific Health and a number of medical practices on the Sapphire Coast. SHaWS offers free, non-judgemental and respectful services including: […]

Bega Valley Community Directory aims to provide information on community groups and organisations in one easy location . Currently houses 383 listings across 106 categories. Browse by services. Arts & Culture Children & Youth Community Crisis & Emergency Support Disabilty Education, Training & Empoyment Government Halls, Cemeteries & Facilities Health & Wellbeing Indigenous & Multicultural […]

You Got This Mate. New website launched helping rural men reach their best possible mental health.

Sometimes a little extra support, hope and understanding is needed. A free Government funded program that connect to trained, specialist eFriend Peers via video and phone calls. Click for more information.

Beyondblue Mental Wellbeing Support Service offering online, chat and telephone support with trained counsellers 24/7 coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au

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Every moment counts We support people affected by alcohol & other drugs. The smallest step can make a difference so let us help you today. Read More.

What is BEING Supported? BEING Supported – Mental Health Peer Support Line is a warm line service staffed by trained and experienced Peer Support Specialists all with their own lived experience of mental health issues. If you are feeling isolated, lonely, depressed and/or anxious or simply want someone to talk to, we are here to […]

Visit the Lifeline South Coast virtual garden, in bloom now Lifeline South Coast garden is a safe space to share openly and comfortably about suicide providing a unique way for our community to reflect, offer hope and remember. Through the virtual garden we aim to ensure that those who are experiencing the impacts of suicide […]

Presentation by Detective-Sergeant Justin Marks, NSW Police on Police Role in Acute Mental Health-Related Situations. At the August 13th meeting, Justin gave an informative overview of the police role in this region and shared some valuable insights into how our police seek to maintain the safety of distressed people and help ensure they receive the […]

Lived Experience. People with a lived experience of disability, social challenges, suicide, mental health issues, and their families and carers, hold unique insights into how services can best respond to the mental health and other needs of their clients. In relation to suicide, ‘Lived Experience’ refers to people who have been impacted by suicide, including […]