Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect South East Metro

 

At the Connect Centre we offer support to you; the family, carers, supporters, and kin of people with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The Connect Centre has been co-designed with and is staffed by people who have lived or living experience as a family member or carer of someone with mental health and/or substance use challenges.

Our centres offer a safe, welcoming space to connect with our team, seek assistance, or simply enjoy some quiet time. We have multiple sites across the region, with a main centre in Dandenong.

Support we provide

We offer:

• Phone support on 9066 1500 – Monday to Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
• Drop-in sites
• One-to-one peer support (in person or via phone)
• Group programs
• Educational sessions
• therapeutic support, including family work
• Cultural support
• Access to information and resources
• Practical and financial support 

Come and drop-in

Drop-in days provide family members, carers, friends and supporters with access to information, peer support, and the opportunity to relax and take a break.

No referral or appointment is needed, you can just drop in when it suits you.

Locations

Dandenong – Main Centre

Mental Health & Wellbeing Connect – South East Metro

51 Robinson St, Dandenong

Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Pakenham

Living and Learning Pakenham – Community Room 6B Henry St, Pakenham

Monday (fortnightly): 10:00am – 4:00pm

Mornington Peninsula

Rotating monthly on Thursdays:

• Seawinds Community Hub, Capel Sound: First Thursday of the month 10:00 am – 4:00pm
• Kindred Clubhouse, Hastings: Second Thursday of the month 11:00am – 2:00pm
• Mornington, Venue TBC: Third Thursday of the month 10:00am – 4:00pm

South Melbourne

BHN South Melbourne, Tom Hills Room
341 Coventry St, South Melbourne

Fridays: 9:30am – 4:30pm

For more information view our service brochure.

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