Mental Health Support
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Mental health challenges can affect any of us at different seasons of life. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, or simply feeling overwhelmed, reaching out for support is a courageous and wise step.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help:
- Emergency Services – 000 if there is an immediate risk to life or safety
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support) or chat online
- Beyond Blue Support Service – 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
- Headspace – 1800 650 890 or chat online
- Suicide Line Victoria – 1300 651 251 or chat online
A Note from our Church
At NewHope we believe that seeking help is a sign of wisdom, not weakness. While faith can be a profound source of comfort, we also encourage people to access professional support when needed. God often cares for us through the gifts, skills, and compassion of others.
Local counselling services:
Total Wellbeing Medical and Counselling Centre: christiancounselling.net.au
CityLife Counselling: citylife.care/counselling-and-psychological
Karinya Counselling: karinyacounselling.com.au
Crossway LifeCare Counselling: crosswaylifecare.org.au/our-services/counselling
Helpful Resources
MH Access
If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health issues, your general practitioner is the first port of call to receiving ongoing mental health support.
The mental health system can be difficult to navigate at times, and tools like MH Access help make mental health accessible.
Visit: mhaccess.com.au
Sanctuary Mental Health
Sanctuary Mental Health is a Christian organisation dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations around mental health and faith. Their website offers articles, podcasts, discussion guides, and the excellent Sanctuary Course, which can be completed individually or in a small group setting.
Visit: sanctuarymentalhealth.org
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides practical information, support services, and resources for people experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns, as well as for family members and carers.
Visit: beyondblue.org.au
Mental Health Australia
Mental Health Australia provides information about mental health, wellbeing, and pathways to professional support and services across Australia.
Visit: mhaustralia.org
Health Ability
Health Ability is a mental health service focused on moving with the client as their support needs change. A team of professionals work together to provide a variety of counselling, mental health nursing and social and community care options to help people live safely, independently and meaningfully.
Head to Health
Head to Health is an Australian Government service that helps people find trusted mental health information, support, and local services.
Visit: headtohealthvic.org.au
GriefShare
GriefShare is a safe and supportive space to navigate the loss of a loved one. Through this 12-week group, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability, and gain solid support each step of the way. Please use the Expressions of Interest form to find out more about GriefShare groups at NewHope.
Visit: griefshare.org
The Flourish Course
The Flourish Course is a wellbeing course that applies positive psychology strategies from a Christian perspective. At its core, The Flourish Course is designed to help you find greater joy, connection, and direction in life – to help you to flourish! If you feel as though you’re not living life at your best and want some tried and tested strategies that will help you change that, then Flourish is for you.
The content of The Flourish Course has been well tested at NewHope, having run multiple times with outstanding results and positive feedback from participants. Watch the video to hear from Michelle about her experience doing the Flourish Course.
The fundamental idea underpinning Flourish is that wellbeing is a skill—it can be learned. We are greatly confident in the power of Flourish to increase your wellbeing through its strong foundation of Scripture and psychology, and we invite you to join us for the next course. No prior knowledge is required, just a willingness to engage and be consistent in your application of the simple strategies as they are taught.
The Flourish Course runs at different times throughout the year. Please keep an eye on the NewHope Events page for upcoming groups or use the Expressions of Interest form.
NHCC Mental Health Support
Your mental health and wellbeing is of great importance. We all need care and there are times when professional support can make all the difference.
NewHope Community Care and Total Wellbeing have partnered together to provide mental health support to individuals in our community. We aim to help overcome the hurdles in accessing counselling services, whether that be financial or long waitlist times. Our desire is to help bridge the gap and empower people with new and ongoing hope.
Our Mental Health Support Service:
4 free sessions with either a registered counsellor or mental health social worker. Please contact us for more information.