The Northern Rivers of NSW is fortunate to have several free mental health services for those that cannot access private psychology services.
Community Mental Health Services are available for people with moderate to severe mental health problems. Referrals are triaged through the NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511. Community mental health teams are in Ballina, Byron Bay, Grafton, Lismore, Murwillumbah and Tweed Valley. https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/mental-health-services/community-mental-health
Head to Health is an organisation that provides face-to-face or telephone mental health support and operates out of Lismore. More information can be found on their website: https://headtohealthnc.org.au
Head Space provides psychological services to young people aged 12-25 years. Local offices include Ballina, Lismore and Grafton. You can find your local centre through this link: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres
Safe Haven Community and Wellbeing Hubs offer free on-the-spot services and advice to people in distress. Safe Haven sites operate in Woodburn, Lismore, Mullumbimby and Murwillumbah. Here is a link to their website: https://safehavennc.org.au
Social Futures is a community service organisation that supports people across key psychosocial difficulties including homelessness, mental health and wellbeing and disability inclusion. Check out their local programs: https://socialfutures.org.au/service-category/health-and-wellbeing
