Mental Health
Empowered Community Services prides itself on being a knowledgeable provider when it comes to working with Mental Health Participants under the NDIS. Empowered has worked with numerous organisations specialising in Mental Health across Newcastle and the Lake Macquarie Area. Empowered has a Statement of Cooperation (Link below) with Hunter New England Health, which allows us to work directly with Allied Health Professionals across the region.
Empowered employs numerous staff with varying backgrounds in Mental Health and Psychology. Empowered also employs a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and we encourage all staff to complete their Mental Health First Aid training in-house.
Empowered attempts to raise awareness within our organisation by sending weekly emails to all staff informing them about Mental Health topics such as Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Schizophrenia. All information is stored on our Customer Reference Manager so the team can look up the lead when necessary.
Empowered continues to keep updated with industry standards to ensure we provide our Participants with the best possible support.
Our organisation is a BRONZE Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace, and we are acknowledged by Mental Health First Aid Australia for our demonstrated commitment to developing Mental Health First Aid skills in our people.
If You Need to Speak to Someone
Police, Fire and Ambulance: 000
Community Services Help Line: 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Youth Line: 02 8736 3293
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Lifeline: 13 11 44
External Resources for Additional Support
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue offers information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health. They provide resources, counselling, and a helpline to assist individuals in need.
Website: Beyond Blue
Lifeline Australia
Lifeline Australia provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Website: Lifeline Australia
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. They offer support for a wide range of issues affecting youth.
Website: Kids Helpline
Mental Health First Aid Australia
Mental Health First Aid Australia provides training to help people support someone experiencing a mental health problem. They aim to equip individuals with the skills to provide initial help and support.
Website: Mental Health First Aid Australia
Headspace
Headspace is the national youth mental health foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young Australians. They offer services and support for mental health, physical health, work and study, and alcohol and drug issues.
Website: Headspace
Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. They provide resources and research to support mental health.
Website: Black Dog Institute
R U OK?
R U OK? is a suicide prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times. They offer resources and tips on how to ask, “Are you OK?”
Website: R U OK?
