Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect

Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect supports family members, carers, kin and supporters of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The service is delivered in partnership between Mind Australia, Ballarat Community Health and Grampians Community Health.

About the Connect centre

The Connect centre is a warm and welcoming space that provides people with the vital networks and social connections they need to keep caring for their loved one while still looking after their own wellbeing. Families, carers, kin and supporters of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.  You do not need a Medicare card or a referral to access this free support.

The staff at Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect have a lived experience of supporting someone with mental health and/or substance use challenges. They can relate to your experience and provide informed support. They can listen and connect you to tailored information, resources, advocacy, counselling, individual and group-based support, and access to brokerage funds through Tandem’s Carer Support Fund.

Accessing the service

Services are available through walk-in, phone, online and outreach services.

The Connect centre is located at 15 Dawson Street North, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350.

Walk-in services are available between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Telephone 1800 962 008

This free service is funded by the Department of Health and is delivered in partnership between Mind Australia, Ballarat Community Health and Grampians Community Health.