13 11 14 - Lifeline
We exist so that no person has to face their toughest moments alone.You deserve support, no matter what you're facing. Lifeline provides 24/7 phone, chat, or text support for people in crisis or thinking about suicide.
How Are We Supporting Good Mental Health?
We are providing grant funding to six successful applicants to deliver Community Health and Wellbeing activities, many of which support mental health through social connection and wellbeing.
We're partnering with Lifeline to deliver Accidental Counsellor Training face-to-face in Wee Waa on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th of November 2026. The workshop will equip participants with the skills they need to recognise when someone is experiencing distress, respond with empathy and support, and refer them to professional help.
Here are some free services that can help
If you, or someone you know, is struggling, you can talk with these free services anytime.
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13 92 76 - 13YARN
We're here to yarn. If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, call us 24/7 and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. This is your story and we will take the time to listen. No shame, no judgement, a safe place to yarn.
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1800 250 015 - ADIS Hotline
The Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) is a free and confidential counselling helpline for NSW residents with concerns around alcohol and/or drug misuse and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ADIS also has a free and confidential Web Chat, a live online conversation with a professional counsellor.
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1800 55 1800 - Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and webchat counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. It's here for you, and every young person you know.
Why is good mental health a priority?
We heard from the community that a lot of people are concerned about mental health and support for people in times of crisis. Some people also asked about services for Aboriginal people that are culturally safe.
Good mental health is about how you think, feel, and cope with everyday life. Looking after your mental health is an important part of staying well. Just like eating healthy food or getting exercise, it helps you function, connect with others, and get through life’s ups and downs. When we take mental health seriously, everyone benefits. People are healthier, families are stronger, and communities become better places to live.
When your mental health isn’t in a good place, it can affect almost everything:
- You might feel overwhelmed or constantly tired
- It can be harder to make good life choices
- Relationships can become strained
- It can impact your physical health, like sleep, appetite, or energy levels.
If you, or someone you know, is feeling like that, you can talk with one of the free services above.
A great way to keep your own mental health in a good place, and support others in the community at the same time, is to take part in fun, physical group activities that reduce social isolation. You can visit our Wee Waa small grants winners to see some new local events you can get involved with.
