Accommodation
STRIDE Mental Health
Location: 252 Great Western Highway Kingswood 2747
Email:
Website :https://stride.com.au/
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 10am – 6pm Wednesday and Thursday
Disability Access: Yes (lift, accessible toilets)
Area Served:Western Sydney
Only clients in Public Housing (ie Department of Housing and Community Housing) are eligible for support.
Aftercare – Housing & Accommodation Support Initiative supports people who have a mental illness. Helping them to become more independent and more integrated into the community.
B Miles Women’s Housing Scheme
Location:345 Gardeners Road Rosebery, NSW, 2018
Email: zed@bmiles.org.au
Web: www.bmiles.org.au
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (lift, accessible toilets)
Area Served:Sydney
Disability Access: Yes (parking, one villa is accessible)
Provides medium term, supported accommodation for women without dependent children who have a mental illness.
Charmain Clift Cottages
Location: Street address: 5 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Postal address: 5 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Email:
Website: https://www.flourishaustralia.org.au/
Hours:24 hours
Disability Access:
Area Served: NSW
The Cottages offer stable supported accommodation for homeless women living with a mental illness and their dependant children. The facility also provides information, advocacy and referrals. Ongoing support is provided for ex-residents and their children once they move into the broader community..
Grow NSW Residentail Rehabilitation Program
Location: Lot 1, 24th Av, West Hoxton NSW 2171
Email:growcommunity@grow.net.au
Web: www.grow.org.au
Hours:9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday. Office Hours.
Disability Access:No
Area Served:National Live-in rehabilitation program for people with a mental illness alone or mental illness coupled with a drug or alcohol problem. The program is based on GROWS 12-Step Program of Recovery or Growth to Maturity through shared learning and mutual help..
Penrith Residential Rehabilitation Program
Location:Hornseywood House,172 Derby St, Penrith, NSW 2750.
Email:duncans@wahs.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.grow.org.au
Hours: 8.30am – 9pm Daily..
Disability Access:No
Area Served: Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Greater Lithgow, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Parramatta, Penrith.
One Door Mental Health
Location:Locked Bag 5014, Gladesville NSW 1675.
Email:n/a
Web: www.onedoor.org.au
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: NSW
Wentworth Young People’s Program
Location:41 Brumby Cres, Emu Heights NSW 2750
Email:s.turner@rfnsw.org.au
Web: www.sfnsw.org.au
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Sydney West
Animal Services
Animal Welfare Rights Service
Location: PO Box 156, Bringelly NSW 2556
Email: kempscreek@awlnsw.com.au
Web: www.awlnsw.com.au
Hours: Open 7 days 10am – 3:30pm
Disability Access: n/a
Our vision is that all companion animals in NSW have a safe and loving home. We strive for this through our work in rehoming, education and discount desexing programs. We also send out our inspectors who are authorised to investigate allegations of animal cruelty.
Area Served: Western Sydney
Nepean Dog Therapy
Location: 3/374 High St Penrith N.S.W 2750
Email: contact@therapy.com.au
Web: https://www.facebook.com/NepeanTherapyDogs/
Hours:10.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served:
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Blue Fringe Arts
Location:Springwood Neighbourhood Centre,
108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW 2777
Email:ccdc@sncc.org.au
Hold art and literature events to celebrate the creativity of people living with and recovering from a mental illness. The Poetry and Literature Awards are held in May and the Art Awards are held in October. Both arts events provide valuable connections and celebrations for people in our community living wih mental health problems and also play an important role for their recovery.
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Disability Access:Yes
Area Served: Blue Mountains
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
Location:597 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood NSW 2777
Email: boxoffice@jspac.com.au
Hours: 9.00am – 4.30pm Mon – Fri, 9.00am – 12.00pm Sat
Disability Access:Yes (Wheelchair access)
Area Served:Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Communication
Northcott Computer Assistive Technology Services
Location:1 Fennell St, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Email:cats@northcott.com.au
Web: www.northcott.com.au
A resource centre for computer based technology and communications options. A range of services are offered including advisory sessions, classroom/home consultations, medico-legal assessments, telephone information line, tours of equipment on display, equipment hire and equipment training. CATS clinics are run in regional NSW throughout the year. .
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access:n/a
Area Served:NSW
Community Organisation
Like Mind Penrith
Location:109 Henry Street,
Penrith NSW 2750
E-mail : likemindpenrith@ucmh.org.au
Web: www.likemind.org.au
LikeMind is a service for adults with mental health concerns, as well as their families and carers. You can access a range of community and health services in one location. We work together, and with you, to address your mental health needs, and any other concerns you may have.
Your journey begins with a trained healthcare professional, working with you to understand your specific needs, listening to your goals, and helping you develop a Coordinated Care Plan to achieve them. We will then connect you with the services you need, like:
- Mental Health care
- Drug and Alcohol services
- Employment and Training support
- Housing assistance
- Access to GPs, Psychologists, Social Workers and more.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes. Wheelchair access, Ramp
Referral System
GP, or other Healthcare Professional, also self referral
Service Fees
Bulk bill
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services available
Area Served: Penrith
Headspace Penrith
Location: 606 High St, Penrith NSW 2750
Email:
Web: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/penrith/
headspace Penrith provides young people 12-25 with access, support and information for a broad range of concerns, including mental health, physical/sexual health, drug and alcohol, counselling services, employment and education and support for families and carers.
We have two service streams: a primary care service for young people with mild to moderate concerns, and a specialised service for young people who are experiencing a first episode of Psychosis or at ultra-high risk of experiencing Psychosis.When a young person comes through to headspace Penrith, we will assess their needs, tailor their care, and link them with the appropriate clinician.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, ramp, toilet)
Area Served: Nepean Blue Mountains Area
Neami Mental Health
Location: 1/80 Henry St, Penrith N.S.W 2750
Email:
Website: www.neaminational.org.au
Hours: Monday-Sunday 8.30 to 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, ramp, toilet)
Area Served: Nepean – Penrith
Education
Occupational Therapy Dept Driver Assessment Service- Nepean Hospital
Location:Nepean Hospital, West Block,
Level 3, Derby St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Email:n/a
Web:n/a
A resource centre for computer based technology and communications options. A range of services are offered including advisory sessions, classroom/home consultations, medico-legal assessments, telephone information line, tours of equipment on display, equipment hire and equipment training. CATS clinics are run in regional NSW throughout the year. .
Hours: Tue Fri 9.30am-2.30pm
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, lift, ramp, toilet)
Area Served: Blacktown LGA, Blue Mountains LGA, Hawkesbury LGA, Penrith LGA
TAFE NSW- Western Sydney Institute Disability Support Services
Psychiatric Disability Consultants
Phone: 02 9208 2210 Fax:
Location:Location: Blacktown (supporting all colleges)
Email:n/a
.Description:Teacher Consultants for Students with hearing, physical, intellectual, psychiatric, visual and learning disabilities service all WSI Colleges in a range of areas including: In-class tutorial support, Notetakers and interpreters, Exam modifications, Adaptive equipment, Access and mobility support, Special programs and courses.
Disability Access:
Area Served:Western Sydney
Emergency Services
Emergency- Police, Ambulance, Fire
Phone: 000 TTY: 106
Location:Location: Blacktown (supporting all colleges)
Email:n/a
Web:n/a
.Description:
Mobile: 112
1) Dial 000 or 106 (TTY) or 112 (mobile) and ask for appropriate service.
2) Remain calm – do not hang up.
3) Speak clearly and provide details as required
Hours: 24 hours
Disability Access:n/a
Area Served:National
Government
Community & Justice
Phone: 02 9377 6000 Fax:
Location: Locked Bag 10, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Mail: Locked Bag 10, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
Email:
Web: www.dcj.nsw.gov.au
.Description:
Disability Access: Yes
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Area Served: N.S.W.
Health
Centre for Addiction Medicine- Nepean
Location: Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Email:n/a
Web: https://youthpoint.com.au/nepean-hospital-centre-for-addiction-medicine/
Provides drug and alcohol counselling, consultation and liaison on drug and alcohol issues including drugs in pregnancy. Also operates medical specialist outpatient clinics, 15 bed inpatient detoxification unit and outpatient based detoxification programs.
Hours: 24 hours
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet)
Area Served: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Like Mind
Location: 109 Henry Street,
Penrith NSW 2750
Email: .mailto:likemindpenrith@ucmh.org.au
Web: http://www.likemind.org.au
LikeMind is a service for adults with mental health concerns, as well as their families and carers. You can access a range of community and health services in one location. We work together, and with you, to address your mental health needs and any other concerns you may have.
Your journey begins with a trained healthcare professional, working with you to understand your specific needs, listening to your goals, and helping you develop a Coordinated Care Plan to achieve them. We will then connect you with the services you need, like:
- Mental Health care
- Drug and Alcohol services
- Employment and Training support
- Housing assistance
- Access to GPs, Psychologists, Social Workers and more.
Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet)
Area Served: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Mental Health Association
Location:Level 5, 80 William Street, East Sydney, NSW, 2011
Email:
Web:www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mental-health
Description: Provides information for people who have a Mental Illness, carers, Advocates,Telephone Support Lines
Hours:9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access:Yes (lift, accessible toilet on level 10)
Area Served: NSW
Centre of Addiction Medicine Nepean
Location: Nepean Hospital, Somerset St, Kingswood NSW 2747
Email:n/a
Web: https://youthpoint.com.au/nepean-hospital-centre-for-addiction-medicine/
Description: Provides drug and alcohol counselling, consultation and liaison on drug and alcohol issues including drugs in pregnancy. Also operates medical specialist outpatient clinics, 15 bed inpatient detoxification unit and outpatient based detoxification programs.
Hours: 24 hours
Disability Access: Yes (Toilet)
Area Served: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Advantage Psychology
Location: Suite 2a Astley Centre,
Cnr Mamre Rd and Great Western Hwy, St Marys NSW 2760
Email: info@advantagepsychology.com.au
Web: www.advantagepsychology.com.au
Description:Advantage Psychology provides a range of psychological assessment and treatment services for Children, Adolescents and Adults. Counselling is provided by experienced and university trained professional psychologists. Provides counselling services to Worker’s Compensation clients and can conduct psychological testing and career counselling. Provides group therapy for chronic pain management, post natal depression and children with anxiety.
Hours: 8.00am – 6.30pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (Disable car park, ramp and room access)
Area Served: Penrith
Blue Mountains Local Health Network Mental Health Services
Location:Nepean Hospital, Barber Av, Kingswood, NSW 2750
Contact: Intake Officer
Email:n/a
Web:n/a
Description:Assessment and referral for the community to access mental health services
Hours:24 hours
Disability Access: Yes (Ground floor assessment facility.)
Area Served: Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Penrith
Penrith Mental Health Service
Location:10 – 14 Soper Place, PENRITH, NSW 2750
Email:n/a
Web: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mental-health
Description:Provides Mental Health Services in the region of SWAHS – Sydney West Area Health Services.
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Penrith
John Blythe Child Psychology Blacktown
Location: Level 1 81-83Richmond Rd Blacktown
Email: info@childpsychology.net.au
Web: https://www.childpsychology.net.au/
Description: Diagnosis & treatment for a range of children & family challenges
including Learning difficulties, Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Behaviour Difficulties, Anxiety, Depression, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum Social Skills
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Blacktown
Western Sydney University New Psychology Clinic
Location:The Psychology Clinics
Western Sydney University
Building BA
Penrith Campus (Werrington South)
Great Western Highway
Kingswood
Email: psychclinic@westernsydney.edu.au
Web: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/school-of-social-sciences-and-psychology/ssap/psychology_clinic
Description:The Western Sydney University Psychology Clinics offers; Psychological testing of children, adolescents and adults.
- This includes the assessment of learning, intelligence and memory.Psychological treatment for children, adolescents and adults requiring assistance with;
- Anxiety disorders (including panic attacks, fears, phobias and worries)
- Obsessive Compulsive and related disorders
- Depression or low mood
- Low self-esteem
- Stress
- Behavioural problems
- Post-traumatic stress
Hours: 9am– 4.30pm, Monday – Friday Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: Kingswood Campus
Penrith Community Health Centre
Location:10 – 14 Soper Place, PENRITH, NSW 2750
Email:n/a
Web: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/community-health-facilities/penrith-community-health-facility
Description:Provides Mental Health Services in the region of SWAHS – Sydney West Area Health Services.
Hours: 8 .30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Penrith
Smart Recovery Penrith
Location:Nepean Hospital Detox Unit,
cnr Somerset St and Great Western Highway,
Kingswood NSW 2747
Email: smartrecovery@srau.org.au
Web: www.smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au
Description:SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) is a self help program that teaches practical skills that assists individuals to recover from all addictions. The SMART recovery 4-point program uses a variety of tools and techniques that help individuals gain independence from addictive behaviours. Focusing on the here and now and making changes to your lifestyle as you progress towards achieving a healthy life balance.
Hours: Mon 5-6:30pm (doors close 5:20pm)
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Penrith
St John of God Hospital
Location:177 Grose Vale Road North Richmond, NSW 2754
Email: info.richmond@sjog.org.au
Web: www.sjog.org.au
Description:St John of God Hospital Richmond is a private psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive and all-inclusive mental health care services in a supportive setting.Group programs at St John Hosptal use an all-inclusive approach to mental health care and include access to an exercise physiologist, diversional therapist, social welfare officer, diet/nutritional advisor, art/craft program, yoga sessions and religious associates, along with individual psychology consultations.
Hours: n/a
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Richmond
Sydney West Mental Health Services Hawksbury CO- ordinator Care Team
Location:8 Ross St, Windsor NSW 2756
Email:N/A
Web: https://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/mental-health
Description:Provides mental health services to local residents. Services include case management, rehabilitation, specialist treatment services, education, support, and biopsychosocial assessment of consumer needs
Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (Ramp, toilet,)
Area Served:Hawkesbury
Westmead Hospital- Department of Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry
Location: Redbank House, Institute Rd, Westmead NSW 2145
Email: redbank-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web: https://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Westmead-Hospital/Our-Services/Our-Services
Description: Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services support people across their lifespan with a range of mental illnesses and disorders from prevention through to early detection and intervention, triage, assessment, acute and sub-acute care, and various levels of treatment and ongoing support in the community.
Hours: 24 Hours( Acute Adolescent Unit) Mon-Fri 8:30- 5pm Office
Contact Intake Officer
Eligibility: Age 0-4 (Early Childhood Unit) Age 5-11 (Child & Family Unit) Age 12-18 (Adolescent & Family Unit & Acute Adolescent Unit)
Disability Access: Yes (parking ramp)
Area Served:NSW
Wentworth Healthcare
Location: Level 1, Suite 1, Werrington Park Corporate Centre, 14 Great Western Highway Kingswood NSW 2747.
Postal Address: WHL, Blg BR, Level 1, Suite 1, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751
Email: on the website
Web: www.nbmphn.com.au
Description:Nepean Blue Mountains PHN (NBMPHN) is dedicated to supporting the right health services for our local community.
Our role is to identify what health services are needed in the Nepean and Blue Mountains communities and how we can bridge any gaps there may be in the provision of these services.
Hours:9:00am – 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (parking)
Area Served: Penrith
Penrith Psychology
Location:Level 1
46 Station Street
PENRITH NSW 2750
Email: office@penrithpsychology.com.au
Web:
http://www.penrithpsychology.com.au
Description: Bulk-Billing Psychologists at Westfield by Penrith Station
Vaughan Lapthorne, Joseph Lien, Louise Cridland
We are committed to accessibility of Mental Health care services. We offer:
-bulk-billing for patients referred under Medicare’s Better Access program
-after-hours and weekend appointments
-HICAPS claiming available for private health cover
-sessions available in Mandarin language with Joseph
We provide a range of psychological services for Adults, Children and Adolescents, addressing issues such as:
-Depression and Anxiety
-Relationship Counselling
-Drug, Alcohol and Gambling Dependency
-Domestic Violence
-Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling
-Workplace Bullying and Harassment
-Grief and Loss
-Career and Life Changes
-Adolescent Issues
-Anger Management
-Phobias
-Psychological Trauma
Hours:8:30am – 5pm
Disability Access: Yes (parking)
Area Served: Penrith
Income and Employment
Nova Employment
Location: 20 Belmore st soper place St, Penrith NSW 2750
Email:penrith@novaemployment.com
Web: www.novaemployment.com.au
Description:NOVA Employment is a community based, non-profit organisation that is funded by the Australian Government to assist people who have a disability, or permanent medical condition, find and maintain a job, by provideing a comprehensive service, assisting people to identify career goals, develop pre-employment skills, and once employed provide ongoing support.
Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served:Penrith LGA
Law and Justice
Guardianship Tribunal of NSW
Contact: TTY: 02 9556 7634
Location:
Level 3, 2a Rowntree St, Balmain NSW 2041
Mail: Locked Bag 9, Balmain NSW 2041
Email:gt@gt.nsw.gov.au
Description:Legal tribunal with the power to appoint guardians and financial managers for adults with disabilities incapable of making their own important lifestyle decisions. Can also provide substitute medical consent for those unable to give consent themselves, if there is no person responsible, or if the person or
person responsible objects to the proposed treatment.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (parking, lift, accessible toilet, hearing loop)
Area Served:NSW
Mental Health Advocacy Service
Location:4th Floor, 74-76 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
Mail: PO Box 1350, Burwood NSW 1805
Email: n/a
Web: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/civil-law/mental-health-advice
Description:Provides legal aid in matters under the Mental Health Act, Guardianship Act and Protected Estates Act. Services include representation of people detained in psychiatric hospitals, at hearings before a magistrate or the Mental Health Review Tribunal. Also provides representation in guardianship matters and matters under the Protected Estates Act.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (Lift)
Area Served: NSW
General Support Services
STRIDE: FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
Location: 252 Great Western Highway Kingswood 2747
Email: hello@stride.com.au
Description: Working alongside you, we’re 100% dedicated to providing specialist mental health services which improve the lifelong mental health of children, young people and adults – and help people with complex needs live better. We’ll set you on a path to find your motivation, resilience, and ultimately, your strength.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Penrith
Beyond Blue
Location:
Email: on the website
Description:Works to increase community awareness of depression, anxiety and related disorders, resource people living with depression with information about treatments, develop early intervention programs and improve training and support for GPs
Hours:n/a
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served:National
Penrith Flourish Australia
Call 1300 779 270 to be connected to your closest Flourish Australia office.
Location: 5 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Postal address: 5 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127
Email: on the website
Web: www.flourishaustralia.org.au
Description: At Flourish Australia we prefer the term mental health issues but recognise that others use the term mental illness. We take that position as we know many people who believe that what they experience is not an ‘illness’ but part of the continuum of the human experience.
Hours:n/a
Disability Access: yes
Area Served: n.s.w
National Association for Loss & Grief NSW
Location: n/a
Email: griefsupport@live.com.au
Web: www.nalag.org.au
Description:Encourages and promotes professional and community education in the areas of loss and grief. Is able to provide assistance in referrals to counsellors for individual counselling and grief support to those suffering the effects of loss and grief. Other Services: Blue Healers Depression, Stress and Anxiety Program, Seasons for Growth Children’s Program, Partners in Depression
Hours: monday-friday 9am-5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Parking, ramp)
Area Served: NSW
Parramatta Mission
Location: Parramatta Mission
119 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150
Email: wecare@parramattamission.org.au
Web: www.parramattamission.org.au
Description: Provides services to people who are homeless, facing crisis and living with mental illness.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Western Sydney
St Mary’s/ Penrith Psychological Services Pty Ltd (SMPPS)
Location: 169 Jamison Road, Penrith N.S.W 2750
Email: n/a
Web: www.stmaryspsychservices.com.au
Description: The St Marys / Penrith Psychological Services (SMPPS) provides an extensive range of resources and support to individuals, professionals, community agencies and government departments. These offered services cover many aspects of the human journey. They aim to help empower the individual to live life maximally.
Hours: 9.00am – 6.00pm, Monday – Friday: Some Saturdays Appointments outside these times by negotiation Home visits possible
Disability Access: There is some off street parking, as well as disability access.
Area Served: Nepean Area
Western Sydney Suicide Prevention and Support Group
Location: n/a
Mail: PO Box 139, Penrith NSW 2751
Email: admin@supportaftersuicide.com.au
Website: www.supportaftersuicide.com.au
Description: If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger please seek urgent assistance.
Hours:
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: Western Sydney
PRA St Mary’s -Recovery & Resource Service Program (RASP)
Location: Shop3, 211-217 Queen St, St Marys NSW 2760
Email: stmarys@pra.org.au
Web:www.pra.org.au
Description: This program is aimed at improving outcomes for people with a mental illness by offering them opportunities to be engaged in quality mainstream community activities and through support in the development of personal life pathways.
Hours: Mon-Fri – 8:30am- 4:30pm
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: Blacktown, Penrith, St Marys
Way Ahead
Location: Level 5,80 William St
Woolloomooloo N.S.W 2011
Email: directory@wayahead.org.au
Web: www.wayahead.org.au
Description: Free Information – Fact Sheets, Anxiety Forums and School Seminars. Free Support Groups for Anxiety Disorders. Promotion – Mental Health Month, Workplace
Hours: Mon-Fri -9am–5pm
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: N.S.W
One Door Mental Health
Location: The Old Gladesville Hospital
Building 36, Digby Rd
Gladesville NSW 2111
Reception 02 9879 2600
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 5014
Gladesville NSW 1675 Australia
Email: reception@onedoor.org.au
Web:https://www.onedoor.org.au/
Description: One Door Mental Health is a leading mental health service provider specialising in severe and persistent mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, schizoaffective disorder, borderline personality disorder.
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday – Friday
Disabiln/aity Access: n/a
Area Served: NSW
Suicide Call Back Service
Location: n/a
Mail: PO Box 2335, Footscray VIC 3011
Email: enquires@crisissupport.org.au
Web: www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au
Description: A free, nationwide telephone support service, staffed by people with professional qualifications. Operating 24/7, our expert counsellors call you at a time that suits you, and provide support through
Email:
up to six, 50 minute counselling sessions..
Hours:24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served:National
Sydney West Area Health Service- Mental Health Consumer Network
Location:Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Darcy Road, Westmead NSW 2145
Email: WSLHD-WMExecutive@health.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au
Description: Western Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services support people across the lifespan with a range of mental illnesses and disorders. We provide specialist services relating to prevention through to early detection, early intervention, triage, assessment, acute and sub-acute care, and various levels of treatment and ongoing support in the community.
Hours:Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Disability Access: Yes (Wheelchair accessible)
Area Served:Western Sydney
The Compassionate Friends NSW Bereaved Parent Center
Location: Level 4, Room 404, 32 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Email: info@thecompassionatefriends.org.au
Web: www.thecompassionatefriendsnsw.org.au
Description: Provides support and care for families (parents, grandparents, siblings) where a child has died at any age through any cause. All carers are volunteers and bereaved parents. Support groups are around NSW in -Sydney City-Campbelltown-Miranda-Bega-Bowral-Central Coast-Dubbo-Forbes-Grafton-Griffith-Hawkesbury-Inverell-Lismore-Murwillumbah-Musswellbrook-Nelson Bay-Newcastle-Nowra-Orange-Parkes-Queanbeyan-Singleton-Tamworth-Tweed Heads-Walcha and Young
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30-3.00
Disability Access: No
Area Served:NSW
Transport
Great Community Transport Blue Mountains
Location: 31 Hay Street, Lawson, NSW 2783
Postal Address: PO Box 124, Lawson, NSW 2783
Email:
Web: https://www.bluemts.com.au/10582/great-community-transport-inc/
Description: Provides special care, wheelchair accessible, door-to-door transport for eligible Blue Mountains clients, for local shopping, social outings and medical appointments.
Hours:8.30 – 12.00pm and 12.30 – 4pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible, toilet, parking)
Area Served:Blue Mountains LGA
Great Community Transport Penrith
Location: 99 Cox Avenue, Kingswood, NSW 2750
Postal Address: PO Box 124, Lawson, NSW 2783
Email:
Web: https://www.bluemts.com.au/10582/great-community-transport-inc/
Description: Provides special care, wheelchair accessible, door-to-door transport for eligible Blue Mountains clients, for local shopping, social outings and medical appointments.
Hours:8.30 – 12.00pm and 12.30 – 4pm Monday – Friday
Disability Access: Yes (wheelchair accessible, toilet, parking)
Area Served: Penrith LGA
Utilities
Medical Energy Rebates
Location:13 77 88 or 1300 555 727 (hearing and speech impaired) or
13 14 50 (translator and interpreter service – ask the interpreter to phone 13 77 88)
Address:323 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Postal Address: NSW Department of Planning and Environment, Energy, Water and Portfolio Strategy, PO Box K348, Haymarket NSW 1240
Email: mailto:info@service.nsw.gov.au
WEB; https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-medical-energy-rebate-retail-customers
Description: For eligible customers who have an inability to self-regulate body
temperature when exposed to extremes (hot or cold) of environmental temperatures. Complete a Medical Energy Rebate Application Form available from your electricity supplier and have it signed by a doctor who has been treating you for at least three months. Return completed forms to your electricity supplier.
Hours:n/a
Disability Access: n/a
Area Served: NSW
Volunteering
Volunteer Referral Service
Location:Suite 106, 114-116 Henry St, Penrith, NSW 2750
Email:mailto:nvs@nvsi.org.au
Web: www.nepeanvolunteerservices.com.au
Description: NVS Inc auspices the following 4 services
- Volunteer Referral Service recruits volunteers for various organisations.
- Nepean Neighbour Aid Service has volunteers visit to provide social support to frail aged and people with
disabilities. - Nepean Volunteer Support Program provides free training to services utilising volunteers.
- Community Visitors Scheme has volunteers visit to provide social support to clients in Nursing homes and Hostels
Hours: If you would like to become a Visitor or to find out more about the scheme, please contact the Coordinator on 4721 7042.
The Coordinator works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. There is an answering machine where the Coordinator will return your call or access via email address cvs@nvsi.org.au
Disability Access: Yes (Lift, toilet)
Area Served:Penrith, Blue Mountain, Hawkesbury