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We want to assure you that Women's Safety Services SA (WSSSA) continues to operate during this pandemic. WSSSA is an essential service and will continue to provide risk assessments, safety management and access to safe accommodation for those who need it.

To ensure our service is safe for both clients and staff we have made some changes, but these changes do not stop us from providing support to those who need it.

We continue to encourage women experiencing domestic or family violence to call 1800RESPECT or, if in crisis, our Domestic Violence Crisis Line on 1800 800 098. For immediate police assistance people should call SAPOL on 000.
ALL WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN HAVE A RIGHT TO A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE

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Find out what state arrangements are in place to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

In life-threatening or urgent situations dial Triple Zero ( 000).

Ambulance

The SA Ambulance Service is a government agency under SA Health, run by paid staff and volunteers.

SA Ambulance Service is the primary provider of ambulance services in the state. It provides:

emergency ambulance services

emergency medical patient care, treatment and transport

non-urgent patient care and transport.

Visit the SA Health website to find out what happens when you call 000 for urgent medical assistance.

Ambulance cover

Ambulance costs aren't covered by Medicare, and even if you have private health insurance, your policy may not cover the cost of an ambulance.

SA Ambulance Service offers ambulance cover state-wide, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Find out how to apply for ambulance cover on the SA Ambulance Service website or phone 1300 136 272.

Country Fire Service

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is a volunteer-based fire and emergency service for outer-metropolitan, regional and rural communities of South Australia.

The CFS is the primary provider of bushfire and grass fire firefighting services across the state, and also responds to:

building and motor vehicle fires

road crash rescue

hazardous material spills.

In most cases, the CFS is the control agency for the state's emergency services response for:

rural fires

hazardous materials emergencies (in conjunction with the MFS).

Bushfire information

For information on fire bans and ratings, warning and incidents, and bushfire safety, visit the CFS website or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or TTY (teletypewriter or textphone) 133 677.

Metropolitan Fire Service

The SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is a fire and rescue service based within metropolitan Adelaide and 17 regional country centres of South Australia.

In these locations the MFS is the primary provider of building fire-fighting services, and also responds to:

grass and motor vehicle fire

road crash rescue

chemical, biological and radiological incidents

urban search and rescue

high-angle rescue.

The MFS is the control agency for the state's emergency services response for:

urban fire

hazardous material emergencies (with the CFS)

search and rescue - structure (with the SES).

House fire information

For information on house fire safety see the Metropolitan Fire Service website.

Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services

Police

Recovery

Visit the recovery website.

SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission

State Emergency Service

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Adelaide University Security Services are here to help keep our community safe, day and night, across all campuses.

Our trained security officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They patrol regularly, respond to emergencies, and provide first aid when needed. Whether you're studying late, attending an event, or just passing through, you can count on them to be nearby and ready to assist.

In an emergency

Call 000 for Police, Fire or Ambulance

Call 131 444 for non-emergency police assistance

Then call Adelaide University Security Services on 8302 2222 or 1800 500 911 (free call, 24/7).

Security phones are also located across campuses, marked with blue and white signage. Just press the button to connect directly to Security.

What Security can help with

Lost property: If someone's handed in what you've lost, it may be at the Security Office. Visit or call to check.

Campus patrols: Officers patrol all campuses 24/7.

After-hours access: Locked out? Security may be able to unlock doors remotely.

Emergency response: If something goes wrong, call Security. We'll respond as quickly as possible.

What Security doesn't do

Issue access cards: Visit the staff or student portal for information

Manage parking: Visit the Parking page for permits and information.

Investigate criminal activity: If you witness a crime (e.g. theft or assault), call 000 first, then report it to Adelaide University Security Services.

Handle maintenance issues: Use the service request form to report anything that needs fixing.

Reporting incidents

If you experience or witness something concerning on campus, please report it. This includes:

Violence or threatening behaviour

Theft, loss or damage

Suspicious conduct

Emergency situations (e.g. fire, flood, chemical spill)

Accidents or injuries

Alarm activations or unauthorised access

You can report incidents:

Directly to AU Security Services

Staff can also report through the Integrity Unit

All reports are treated confidentially.

If you need support at any stage of making a report, contact Counselling Support or Student Care.

Student support services

Staff support services

Visitor support services

For crimes such as indecent assault or rape, you can also contact Yarrow Place for 24/7 support.

AU Security Services offices

Here's where you can find us:

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SA Health has a comprehensive range of public mental health services for children and adolescents, adults and older people in SA. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.

Your general practitioner is able to help and can make referrals to specialist mental health services. There are also a broad network of non-government organisations that provide many important mental health services with assistance from the South Australian government.

Mental Health Triage Service - 13 14 65

The SA Health Mental Health Triage Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This service:

is the main point of access to state funded mental health services

can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis situation

is staffed by mental health clinicians

will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.

If you feel that you may be in need of mental health support and have never accessed a mental health service before, please contact your general practitioner or phone our mental health triage service on 13 14 65.

COVID-19 mental health support

SA Health has established a network of telephone and online services that can provide you with mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information see the COVID-19 Mental Health Support page.

Find mental health services in your local area

Central mental health services

Hospital services

Glenside Health Services: Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - 2 Karrayarta Drive, Glenside
Telephone: (08) 7087 1000

Royal Adelaide Hospital, Mental Health Unit: Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acute Care, Short Stay, Consultation Liaison - Port Road Adelaide
Telephone: (08) 7074 0259

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Cramond Clinic (Acute Care, Psychiatric Intensive Care), Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Ward South East Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) - 28 Woodville Road, Woodville
Telephone: (08) 8222 8440

Adult community services

These services are for non-acute or urgent services and can be accessed directly or via your GP or the Mental Health Triage service.

Centre for Treatment of Anxiety & Depression - 30 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Telephone: (08) 8222 8100

Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service - 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025
Telephone: (08) 8200 2000.

Community Rehabilitation Centre: Elpida House - 16 Lurline Street, Mile End
Telephone: (08) 8408 9100

Eastern Community Mental Health Centre - 172 Glynburn Road, Tranmere
Telephone: (08) 7425 5555

Eastern Community Team, OPMHS - 367A Magill Road, St Morris, 5068
Telephone: (08) 7425 6400

Queenstown Intermediate Care Centre - 94-102 Portland Road, Queenstown
Telephone: (08) 7425 7730

Western Community Mental Health Centre - 57 Woodville Road, Woodville
Telephone: (08) 7425 3800

Western Community Team, OPMHS - 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025
Telephone: (08) 8426 0600

Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service

The Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service (CCRS) has a focus of proactive and timely one-to-one rehabilitation with mental health consumers who have an open episode with either the Eastern or Western Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). CCRS also has a strong focus on community partnerships and offers a range of evidence and needs-based therapeutic group programs.

A referral can be completed at any point in a consumer's care continuum; access is not dependent on current phase of illness or symptoms. If a consumer is eligible for services from the CMHT they are eligible for CCRS to work in parallel where rehabilitation needs exist.

Clinical rehabilitation is planned and undertaken in conjunction with the consumer and their other care and treatment services. It is provided via home visits, at community venues and CMHT locations. Every consumer at CCRS is supported to develop a strength-based individual rehabilitation plan which includes their rehabilitation targeted goals, agreed actions and timeframes.

CCRS has a multidisciplinary team which comprises peer specialists, psychologists, occupational therapists, a social worker and co-morbidity specialists.

For further information contact CCRS on (08) 8200 2000

Northern mental health services
NALHN Division of Mental Health Information for Consumers and Carers (PDF 300KB)
Hospital services

Lyell McEwin Hospital Ward 1G - Oldham Road, Elizabeth Vale
Telephone: (08) 8182 9318

Modbury Hospital: Woodleigh House - Smart Road, Modbury
Telephone: (08) 8161 2399

Adult community services

Modbury Office - 116 Reservoir Road, Modbury
Telephone: (08) 7425 6300

Salisbury Office - 7-9 Park Terrace, Salisbury
Telephone: (08) 7485 4300

Club 84 - 84 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park
Telephone: (08) 7485 4500

The Gully - 116 Reservoir Road Modbury
Telephone: (08) 7425 6366

Community Recovery Centre: Wondakka - 10 Saratoga Road, Elizabeth East
Telephone: (08) 8282 1840

Southern mental health services

Hospital services

Margaret Tobin Centre: Flinders Medical Centre - Flinders Drive, Bedford Park
Telephone: (08) 8404 2570

Morier Ward: Noarlunga Hospital - Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre
Telephone: (08) 8384 9633

Adult community services

Statewide forensic mental health service

Veterans' mental health services

Older persons' mental health services

After hours emergency referral for Older People are received and managed by emergency mental health services via the 13 14 65 number.

For details on hospital and community based services, see the Older persons' mental health services page.

Regional mental health services

Adelaide Hills Community mental health service
22 Druids Avenue, Mount Barker SA 5251
Phone: (08) 7425 7770

Barossa/Gawler mental health services
21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East SA 5118
Phone: (08) 8521 2117 or (08) 8521 2080

Clare mental health services
Lennon Street Centre
Units 4 & 5, 17 Lennon Street, Clare SA 5453
Phone: (08) 8841 3500

GP Plus Health Care Centre
3 Eyre Highway, Ceduna SA 5690
Phone: (08) 8626 2160 or 0458 534 317

For more information visit Regional Health mental health services

Child and Adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) statewide services for South Australia

Women's mental health services

Counselling and support services

Advocacy and complaints services

Other links to support services

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SA Health has a comprehensive range of public mental health services for children and adolescents, adults and older people in SA. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.

Your general practitioner is able to help and can make referrals to specialist mental health services. There are also a broad network of non-government organisations that provide many important mental health services with assistance from the South Australian government.

Mental Health Triage Service - 13 14 65

The SA Health Mental Health Triage Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This service:

is the main point of access to state funded mental health services

can provide advice and information in a mental health emergency or crisis situation

is staffed by mental health clinicians

will assess and refer to acute response teams where appropriate.

If you feel that you may be in need of mental health support and have never accessed a mental health service before, please contact your general practitioner or phone our mental health triage service on 13 14 65.

COVID-19 mental health support

SA Health has established a network of telephone and online services that can provide you with mental health support during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information see the COVID-19 Mental Health Support page.

Find mental health services in your local area

Central mental health services

Hospital services

Glenside Health Services: Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services - 2 Karrayarta Drive, Glenside
Telephone: (08) 7087 1000

Royal Adelaide Hospital, Mental Health Unit: Psychiatric Intensive Care, Acute Care, Short Stay, Consultation Liaison - Port Road Adelaide
Telephone: (08) 7074 0259

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Cramond Clinic (Acute Care, Psychiatric Intensive Care), Mental Health Short Stay Unit, Ward South East Older Persons Mental Health Service (OPMHS) - 28 Woodville Road, Woodville
Telephone: (08) 8222 8440

Adult community services

These services are for non-acute or urgent services and can be accessed directly or via your GP or the Mental Health Triage service.

Centre for Treatment of Anxiety & Depression - 30 Anderson Street, Thebarton
Telephone: (08) 8222 8100

Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service - 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025
Telephone: (08) 8200 2000.

Community Rehabilitation Centre: Elpida House - 16 Lurline Street, Mile End
Telephone: (08) 8408 9100

Eastern Community Mental Health Centre - 172 Glynburn Road, Tranmere
Telephone: (08) 7425 5555

Eastern Community Team, OPMHS - 367A Magill Road, St Morris, 5068
Telephone: (08) 7425 6400

Queenstown Intermediate Care Centre - 94-102 Portland Road, Queenstown
Telephone: (08) 7425 7730

Western Community Mental Health Centre - 57 Woodville Road, Woodville
Telephone: (08) 7425 3800

Western Community Team, OPMHS - 308 Grange Road, Kidman Park 5025
Telephone: (08) 8426 0600

Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service

The Community Clinical Rehabilitation Service (CCRS) has a focus of proactive and timely one-to-one rehabilitation with mental health consumers who have an open episode with either the Eastern or Western Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT). CCRS also has a strong focus on community partnerships and offers a range of evidence and needs-based therapeutic group programs.

A referral can be completed at any point in a consumer's care continuum; access is not dependent on current phase of illness or symptoms. If a consumer is eligible for services from the CMHT they are eligible for CCRS to work in parallel where rehabilitation needs exist.

Clinical rehabilitation is planned and undertaken in conjunction with the consumer and their other care and treatment services. It is provided via home visits, at community venues and CMHT locations. Every consumer at CCRS is supported to develop a strength-based individual rehabilitation plan which includes their rehabilitation targeted goals, agreed actions and timeframes.

CCRS has a multidisciplinary team which comprises peer specialists, psychologists, occupational therapists, a social worker and co-morbidity specialists.

For further information contact CCRS on (08) 8200 2000

Northern mental health services
NALHN Division of Mental Health Information for Consumers and Carers (PDF 300KB)
Hospital services

Lyell McEwin Hospital Ward 1G - Oldham Road, Elizabeth Vale
Telephone: (08) 8182 9318

Modbury Hospital: Woodleigh House - Smart Road, Modbury
Telephone: (08) 8161 2399

Adult community services

Modbury Office - 116 Reservoir Road, Modbury
Telephone: (08) 7425 6300

Salisbury Office - 7-9 Park Terrace, Salisbury
Telephone: (08) 7485 4300

Club 84 - 84 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park
Telephone: (08) 7485 4500

The Gully - 116 Reservoir Road Modbury
Telephone: (08) 7425 6366

Community Recovery Centre: Wondakka - 10 Saratoga Road, Elizabeth East
Telephone: (08) 8282 1840

Southern mental health services

Hospital services

Margaret Tobin Centre: Flinders Medical Centre - Flinders Drive, Bedford Park
Telephone: (08) 8404 2570

Morier Ward: Noarlunga Hospital - Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre
Telephone: (08) 8384 9633

Adult community services

Statewide forensic mental health service

Veterans' mental health services

Older persons' mental health services

After hours emergency referral for Older People are received and managed by emergency mental health services via the 13 14 65 number.

For details on hospital and community based services, see the Older persons' mental health services page.

Regional mental health services

Adelaide Hills Community mental health service
22 Druids Avenue, Mount Barker SA 5251
Phone: (08) 7425 7770

Barossa/Gawler mental health services
21 Hutchinson Road, Gawler East SA 5118
Phone: (08) 8521 2117 or (08) 8521 2080

Clare mental health services
Lennon Street Centre
Units 4 & 5, 17 Lennon Street, Clare SA 5453
Phone: (08) 8841 3500

GP Plus Health Care Centre
3 Eyre Highway, Ceduna SA 5690
Phone: (08) 8626 2160 or 0458 534 317

For more information visit Regional Health mental health services

Child and Adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) statewide services for South Australia

Women's mental health services

Counselling and support services

Advocacy and complaints services

Other links to support services

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Uniting Communities is an inclusive not-for-profit organisation working alongside more than 74,000 South Australians each year as they strive for bright futures and great lives. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services to all.

We offer more than 90 services to support the needs of both individuals and our community, across a range of areas. These include mental health and counselling; residential aged care and support for independent living; housing crisis and emergency support; disability services; services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people; financial and legal; drug and alcohol counselling; family relationships; and respite and carer support.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and TIS National services

TIS National treats the health and wellbeing of its service providers (interpreters), clients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic with the highest priority. We encourage our interpreters and clients to follow advice issued by the Department of Health and refer to the health department website in their state. The Department of Health provides regular detailed updates about COVIDSafe requirements. These include sanitation procedures, social distancing and the correct wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including face coverings.

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Laws prohibit discrimination in Australia

In Australia, it is against the law to discriminate against someone based on disability, according to:

International students with a disability have equal rights to live, work and study in Australia.

If you have a disability, it's against the law for education providers to:

refuse your admission

not provide support services

ask you to meet unfair conditions, such as paying higher fees than other students.

deny or limit your access to experiences, such as excursions, or learning spaces you can't access, like, lecture theatres with stairs and no lift (elevator).

However, there are situations where places of study cannot meet every need. This may include where the cost of making changes is very high, or if a change is hard to make.

If this applies, the education provider must:

talk with you directly about the change

get expert advice

tell you why the requests for change are not possible.

Applying for a course with a disability

Each university or TAFE has a:

If you a future or current student, you can ask an adviser for a private chat. They will be able to tell you about what support services are on offer. They can also tell you what documents you may need to apply for a course.

When to tell your place of study

Often, you don't need to tell your education provider about your disability. Only, if it is likely to risk your safety or affect your ability to meet course conditions. Do you need changes made on-campus? This is when you will need to make known about your disability.
Find out more about sharing your disability or health condition
How to get the support and adjustments you need

Many universities, TAFEs and schools will meet your needs by making changes. These can include buildings having ramps added; software that recognises your voice; or note-taking services.

If you think you'll need changes made on-campus or extra learning support, you should contact the disability adviser at your place of study as soon as possible. You can do this when you apply and before you start studying. You can also ask for help any time during your studies.

Your disability advisor can help you get the help you need on campus, including

Changes to buildings or systems, like making areas wheelchair accessible, or enabling devices to support hearing implants.

Academic changes like extra time for you to complete classwork and/or exams.

Counselling services to support you if you're feeling stressed or worried.

What to do if you experience discrimination

You may feel your treatment is unfair. If so, you firstly can try to solve the problem directly with your education provider. If this fails, you can make a formal complaint.

Education providers must have a process for students to place complaints. This is the law. You can also get additional help to solve your complaint quickly.

Do you want action? You must lodge a formal complaint in writing. But, in the first instance, you can make a phone call to have a private chat.

Find out more about how to manage your complaints. Including contact details:

Disability services and support

There are many support services available in every state and territory of Australia. Some of them include:

You can search also online for social groups for people with similar disabilities in your area, find out what disability sports are happening near you.

In Australia, students, workers and people of all abilities contribute to society in meaningful ways. We're looking forward to welcoming you!

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If you are a member of the LGBTIQA+ community and need some support, help is available from a range of inclusive services. On this page you can find a range of LGBTIQA+ friendly support options for:

Counselling/support phone lines

LGBTIQA+ services in South Australia

Rights and advocacy organisations

Other informative websites

You can find further LBGTIQA+ services, events and community groups on these websites:

You can contact the DHS Strategic Policy Unit via email DHS.SocialInclusion@sa.gov.au

Counselling / support phone lines

Qlife

Qlife provides anonymous and free LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Beyondblue

Beyondblue promotes good mental health and supports individuals, families and communities affected by anxiety, depression and suicide.

Lifeline

Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

LGBTIQA+ Services in South Australia

Bfriend

Bfriend provides free peer support to LGBTIQA+ people of all ages in South Australia. Bfriend's community workers can provide a safe place to talk about gender or sexuality, information about community groups, and can connect people with peer volunteers who are able to meet with people to talk or attend LGBTIQA+ events together. Bfriend can also respond to enquiries from service providers and offers workplace training to help other organisations support the LGBTIQA+ community.

Catalyst Foundation

The Catalyst Foundation hosts social groups for LGBTIQA+ people over 50 and provides LGBTIQA+ inclusion training for workplaces, including specialist training about LGBTIQA+ domestic violence.

COTA SA Rainbow Hub

COTA SA has established a community hub for older LGBTI people. Rainbow Hub hosts monthly social events, facilitates a community visitor program, and can provide information to LGBTI people about navigating aged care services. They also deliver Silver Rainbow, an LGBTI inclusion training for aged care service providers, and have an e-newsletter to help keep community members informed of what's happening in the community.

Gender Wellbeing Service

Gender Wellbeing is a service within SHINE SA that provides peer support for transgender and gender diverse people. Gender Wellbeing can offer peer connection and mental health support, as well as information about accessing health services.

LGBTI Connect (ECH)

LGBTI Connect is run by older LGBTI people, for older LGBTI people. LGBTI connectors provide culturally safe access, navigation, advocacy and connection to aged care services for older LGBTI South Australians. ECH also offers a free LGBTI volunteer home visiting program for LGBTI people who are 55 or older.

Peace Multicultural Services (Relationships Australia SA)

Peace Multicultural Services is a program of Relationships Australia SA (RASA) that helps people achieve happy and healthy lives.

Unidos and Boyz are active LGBTIQA+ groups within Peace Multicultural Services that offer peer support, community education and social activities that promote health and wellbeing.

SAMESH (South Australian Mobilisation and Empowerment for Sexual Health)

SAMESH provides support, education and training about Sexual Health and HIV for men who have sex with men and people living with HIV, as well as services for the broader LGBTIQ community. Services include counselling, peer support and health promotion.

SHINE SA - Sexual Health Information Networking and Education SA

SHINE SA delivers sexual health and relationship wellbeing services for everyone. SHINE SA is a Rainbow Tick accredited health service and provides LGBTIQA+ inclusive care through all of their services.

Transcend

Transcend is a national information and support network for parents and families of transgender and gender diverse children. Transcend are present in every state and territory. In South Australia they can provide information, peer support and community connection for families. They can be contacted via their website.

Women's and Children's Hospital Gender Diversity Service

The Women's and Children's Hospital has a specialist team for support of transgender and gender diverse youth. Information about the clinic and its services can be found via its website, or by contacting them.

Women's Safety Services SA

Women's Safety Services is the main support service for people experiencing family and domestic violence in South Australia. WSSSA is LGBTIQA+ inclusive, and can support most LGBTIQA+ people who are experiencing family or domestic violence. In cases where they cannot assist themselves they can provide referrals to other support services. You can find more information about their commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion on the Women's Safety Services site.

Call the Domestic Violence Crisis Line (24/7) on 1800 800 098

Rights and advocacy (South Australian specific)

South Australian Rainbow Advocacy Alliance (SARAA)

SARAA is a community led LGBTIQA+ organisation that advocates for an inclusive, healthy and safe South Australia.

Email info@saraa.org.au

Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner

The Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner helps consumers with complaints about health or community services.

Phone 8226 8666
Country callers 1800 232 007
Email info@hcscc.sa.gov.au

South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC SA)

EOC SA helps prevent certain kinds of discrimination based on sex, race, disability, age or various other grounds.

Phone 8207 1977
Country callers 1800 188 163
Email OCEO@sa.gov.au

Rights and advocacy (National and Interstate)

Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council

Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council advocates for the rights of multicultural and multi-faith LGBTIQA+ communities through research, education, and community events.

Email contact@agmc.org.au

Australian Human Rights Commission

Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament. They protect and promote human rights in Australia and internationally.

National Information Service, phone 1300 656 419

Equality Australia

Equality Australia is a national LGBTIQA+ organisation that advocates for the rights of LGBTIQA+ people across a range of issues throughout Australia.

Intersex Human Rights Australia

Intersex Human Rights Australia promotes human rights, health and bodily autonomy.

Email info@ihra.org.au

Intersex Peer Support Australia

Intersex Peer Support provides information and advocacy for people born with variations in sex characteristics, and their families.

Pride Inclusion Programs (NSW)

Pride Inclusion Programs provide a range of services designed to assist employers, sporting organisations and service providers with LGBTIQA+ inclusion. Based in NSW, but operates nationally.

Play by the Rules

Play by the Rules - Making sport inclusive, safe and fair.

Other websites

Black Rainbow

Black Rainbow is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation for LGBTIQ+SB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Sistergirl and Brotherboy) people. It seeks to provide information and to pursue positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBQTI+SB people. The website includes information about projects, training and other initiatives that Black Rainbow are involved in.

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is the he national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.

Trans Health SA

Trans Health SA provides information about inclusive health services and other supports for transgender and gender diverse people in South Australia. Also includes a practitioners' list with details for trans friendly doctors and specialists who have been recommended by other transgender and gender diverse people.

Email transhealthsa@outlook.com

Rainbow Directory SA

Rainbow Directory SA is an online directory with information about LGBTIQA+ inclusive services, community groups and more throughout South Australia.

Women's Information Service

The Women's Information Service provides information to South Australian women online, over the telephone and in person. They aim to increase access to information that promotes choice and empowerment.

Phone 8303 0590
Country callers 1800 188 158
Email at wis@sa.gov.au

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Everyone is welcome at headspace Adelaide.

The general mental health program offers short-term services for young people experiencing mild to moderate difficulties. There is no cost to access our services.

Many things can contribute to someone's mental health. That's why at headspace Adelaide, we provide information, support and services across key areas which may affect a young person's health and wellbeing.

Our counselling team can help with:

Mental health (such as depression, anxiety etc)

Situational support (such as stress, relationship issues, bullying etc)

Physical and sexual health

Work, school and study support

Drug and alcohol issues

We also provide group support/programs in addition to individual support.

To arrange a first appointment with our general mental health program, please call the centre on 1800 063 267, or you can complete our online referral form via the link below.

Online Referral form

If you would prefer to print a paper based Community Referral Form, you can access a copy here

You can arrange a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your local doctor.

Anyone can make a referral on behalf of a young person including a friend or family member, health worker or community agency, or a doctor. It is important to note that attendance with the general mental health program is on a voluntary basis, if you are making a referral on a young person's behalf we encourage you to speak with them prior to making a referral.

Please note that depending on the support required, headspace Adelaide may recommend or need to provide a referral to other agencies best suited to the situation. We will support the young person and/or the referrer whenever this is the case.

"What is good mental health? Good mental health is a state of wellbeing where you feel able to work and study, feel connected to others are involved in activities in your community and 'bounce back' when life's changes and challenges come along."

Medicare information

If a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) referral is arranged through a local doctor, a Medicare card will be required. This is so that Medicare will cover some or all of the cost of care planning provided by the local doctor. The doctor should outline what costs (if any) are involved when a MHCP is arranged. Services provided at headspace Adelaide via a MHCP are bulk-billed, with no gap to pay. Our team will provide a reminder to bring the Medicare card when an appointment is booked in with a service through a MHCP.

We can help to work out how to apply for a Medicare card or access Medicare details. You can also get further information about Medicare, or how to get a Medicare card, by visiting Services Australia or a nearby Medicare branch. Our headspace website also has additional information on how to get a Medicare card.

headspace Adelaide values your feedback and welcomes compliments, suggestions and complaints to help us to improve our services.

Feedback can be submitted via our online form

Did you enjoy your experience with us? Let us know by leaving a review on Google

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headspace Adelaide is located on Kaurna Country, within the central business district at 173 Wakefield Street, Adelaide.
We have compiled this downloadable 'where to find us' factsheet that includes information around parking, building accessibility, buses, trains, trams, scooters and bikes.

Our full range of Welcome Pack documents can be downloaded from the list below:
Welcome pack booklet Our commitment Your privacy and consent Rights and responsibilities Feedback Crisis services card Your online resources and our online resources booklet
Toolkit and action plan

You will also be provided with hard copies of the above documents at your first visit to the centre.

If you are a family member or friend supporting a young person at headspace Adelaide, we have created this Family and Friends Welcome Pack booklet for you to download. You can also request a hard copy of this at the centre.

Your family and friends also have an opportunity to talk with a Family Peer Support Worker who will offer support based on their own experiences of supporting someone in their life with mental health challenges. If you would like to arrange a meeting with our Family Peer Support Worker, please call the centre on 1800 063 267.

Centre tour at headspace Adelaide

Accessibility

The headpace Adelaide centre has been designed and developed by young people to ensure it is a welcoming space - you can listen to music, charge your phone, grab yourself a hot/cold drink or a snack, read a book from our book swap and chill out before your appointment.

Enter the centre off of Wakefield Street via automatic doors. Our toilets are accessible and gender neutral. Counselling rooms are laid out over two levels, accessible via a lift or stairs. Our sensory room 'senspace' is available on request through your headspace clinician.

What if English is my second language?

Our services are provided in English. In some cases interpreters can be arranged in advance to support you or your family and friends to communicate with a headspace worker during a session.

For more information, please speak to one of our headspace team members or visit Embrace Multicultural Mental Health embracementalhealth.org.au

headspace has a range of factsheets available in other languages that can be found here.

Youth Ambassador centre 'Meet and Greet' sessions

Young people attending the centre for the first appointment in-person may be offered a time to come in directly beforehand to meet with one of our centre's Youth Ambassador volunteers. Our Youth Ambassadors are young people studying at university and have an interest in mental health, some have experienced their own struggles but overcome them to become advocates of youth mental health. They generally facilitate mental health workshops at schools and sports clubs, but also provide these 'meet and greet' sessions at the centre.

Youth Ambassadors welcome young people to the service by providing an overview of what to expect at headspace, a tour of the centre, introduction to key headspace team members, an overview and promotion of our group programs available and provide helpful tips and resources to use in between appointments.

Just before each appointment, young people are also provided with a survey that you can complete on one of our iPads - the survey is important as it allows us give us some background information, keeps track of wellbeing and allows young people to provide us with some feedback.

If your headspace clinician has recommended you to have one of our meet and greet appointments, one of our Youth Ambassador team members will give you a call around one week prior to arrange.

Peer Support Workers

headspace Adelaide has Peer Support Workers available for young people to work with at the centre. Peer support provides an opportunity for young people to connect with others who have experienced similar challenges. Peer Support Workers listen and provide support in a non-judgemental manner to help young people navigate life's challenges.

Peer support is a mutual relationship, but is also more than sharing lived experience: peer workers bring life, communication, and empathy skills to the work they do. Discussions with Peer Support Workers can focus on challenges or goals relating to relationships, school, university, work, managing symptoms, general health and alcohol and other drugs.

Our Peer Support Workers facilitate some of our groups, but may also arrange to see you one-on-one.

Your family and friends also have an opportunity to talk with a Family Peer Support Worker who will offer support based on their own experiences of supporting someone in their life with mental health challenges.

What to expect at your appointment?

Your first visit may be in person, or on the phone.

At the first visit you will:

Check in at the front counter and provide our staff with any extra registration information that may need.

If one have been booked in, you will have your personalised 'meet and greet' session with one of our Youth Ambassador volunteers.

You will be asked to complete our hAPI survey, this is brief and forms a part of a series of surveys that you complete each time you visit the centre.

Talk to a headspace worker

Be given an opportunity to:
- Share what's been impacting your wellbeing
- Talk together about what goals you might want to work on

If you feel comfortable, family members are encouraged to attend your appointment with you.
After the first visit

If you choose to continue at headspace Adelaide, together we might work on goals you've identified as important to you. We would work together to plan the next steps which may include:

> Access to a doctor for physical or mental health difficulties

> Study or vocational assistance with a work and study specialist

> Sexual health information and support

> Alcohol and other drug assistance from an Alcohol and other Drug Support Worker

> Referral to other agencies best suited to you and your family's needs. If you need a referral from a doctor to access a particular service, we can arrange this

> Mental health support, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), problem solving, supportive counselling and group sessions (such as Mind Your Mind).

> Access to one of our Peer Support Workers and/or sessions though our Brief Interventions Clinic (Fast Track).

At headspace Adelaide we also offer what we call 'Single Session Therapy' sessions. This is when you may just need to see us for a once-off appointment instead of something ongoing with us. If this is something we feel is best suited to your current situation, we will advise you when booking your appointment.

How long will an appointment take?

Appointments usually take around 45-50 minutes, sometimes a little longer for the first time you visit us. We advise that your arrive around 15 minutes prior to your booked appointment time to allow you to settle in, complete your regular hAPI survey and any other check-in requirements at the time.

If you have been booked for a 'meet and greet' appointment with one of our Youth Ambassadors, these are booked in for 30 minutes prior to your appointment with your clinician. You will be advised what time to arrive at the centre at the time of booking your 'meet and greet'.

You can confirm the length of your appointment by calling the centre on 1800 063 267.

How much will an appointment cost?

Services at headspace are offered for free, with no gaps to pay.

You may need a Medicare card to access some of our services, depending on the clinician you have been allocated to. We can help you work out how to apply for a Medicare card or access your Medicare details.

We may recommend you see a doctor to get a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). To work out what this might mean for you, talk with one of our headspace team members.

Join our community

Our safe and supportive online community provides a great way to connect with others, and share resources that are helpful to you.

Our regular group chats bring young people together and explore topics that are important to the community. Our peer-led chats are held four nights a week, where you can share tips and experiences with others. There are also chats run by our professional clinicians who explore topics and provide resources, strategies and advice to help build your skills.

You can also create your own personal space at Online Communities where you can curate your own personalised content, and have one space to keep all of the information, tips and advice that's relevant to you.

headspace Sessions Podcast

Our headspace Sessions Podcast is about all things mental health. Each episode features topical content that is handpicked by the young creative team as well as special guests, experts and practical advice delivered in an educational, engaging and inspirational format.

Recorded right here in South Australia at the headspace Adelaide podcast and PodBooth studios.

Visit our Soundcloud profile or search for us on any of your preferred podcast platforms such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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In response to COVID-19: If you are experiencing cold/flu like symptoms, or currently testing for COVID-19, or currently in isolation - we may be able to offer a telehealth appointment during lockdown and stay at home directives.
download our telehealth factsheet
What is telehealth?

Telehealth allows you to talk to a headspace clinician, privately through a phone or video call rather than seeing them in person. The headspace clinician will listen and help you with strategies to get through tough times. You will be able to see, hear and talk to your clinician, exactly as if you were talking to them in person.

headspace uses systems that meet recommended standards to protect the privacy and security of Telehealth appointments and are in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles.

Why is headspace offering Telehealth?

We've taken this step to ensure the safety of young people, their family and friends, and staff working in our headspace Centres due to COVID-19.

How does an appointment via Telehealth work?

A telehealth appointment is just like a normal appointment; only you will be seeing and speaking to your clinician on a phone or computer/smartphone screen. Your worker will already have relevant information about you to support your telehealth session.

If you are unsure about using telehealth you can also have a family member, carer or friend with you if you wish with the consent of your clinician. You will sit in front of a computer or smart device and you'll be able to see yourself and your clinician on our Telehealth platform screen.

At the time of your video Telehealth session, your device will ring and the connection is made with your clinician and the sessions begins. The clinician will speak with you about your needs the same as if you were in the face-to-face consultation.

What equipment do I need for my appointment?

You'll need a laptop, tablet or mobile and internet connection for online video appointments. If you prefer chatting over the phone, then just a mobile or landline is required. It's a good idea to test your equipment 15 minutes prior to your appointment to prevent any delays.

Please ensure your device is plugged in or at least has enough charge for the duration of the required appointment.

It is important for you to use a secure internet connection rather than public/free Wi-Fi. This will provide greater security reducing the risk of unauthorized access to your session

What is required of me?

You will need to inform us of your location (address) at the start of each telehealth session.

You will need to inform us if anyone else if as home (we will record this on your file so we can contact someone else at your home in an emergency).

Try to ensure any interruptions are minimised. Where possible, you will need to be in a quiet and private room. If you can't find a space inside, maybe try your backyard. If you're comfortable, let your family know you are on a call and ask for some space. If this feels too much, please let your clinician know so that they can support you to figure out how best to manage this. Please inform your clinician if the privacy or confidentiality of the room is compromised/breached at any stage of the appointment.

Other devices which could interrupt the telehealth session should be muted/switched off.

You are not permitted to record the Telehealth appointment without advance written permission of headspace.

It is important to be on time for your Telehealth appointment. If you need to cancel or change your appointment, you must notify us in advance by phone.

During video Telehealth appointments, look at the video camera on your monitor/smart device so you have good eye contact with your clinician.

Speak clearly so your voice can be picked up by the microphone.

If you have a question or want more information during the appointment, just ask your clinician.

If you are not an adult, we need the permission of your parent or legal guardian (and their contact information) for you to participate in Telehealth appointments.

What will happen if the audio/video technology fails?

There may be delays or lags in video Telehealth on occasions due to failures of the video platform and internet connection.

When we commence Telehealth appointments, we will develop a Safety Plan with you. This plan includes a phone number where you can be reached. We need this information to restart the session or to reschedule it, in the event of technical problems.

Your Safety Plan will include at least one emergency contact and crisis supports for you, in the event of a crisis situation.

If the video Telehealth connection drops out, your Worker will contact you on your personal phone number to continue the session.

If you do not answer, we will contact your nominated parent/guardian/support person via phone as a safety measure.

If we have serious concerns for your welfare, we will consider whether we need to involve emergency or crisis services to check in and support you.

What are the benefits of a Telehealth appointment?

Telehealth appointments allow for a reduced waiting time to see our service. It also means you don't have to travel to our service and can engage in physical distancing and stay at home, self-isolating. Telehealth assists us to better look after you 'remotely' in what we realise can be a difficult time for many.

What are the risks of a Telehealth appointment?

A phone or video consultation may not be exactly the same, and may not be as complete as a face-to-face service. You could also run into some technical problems that affect phone/video sessions on occasions. headspace uses systems that meet recommended standards to protect the privacy and security of Telehealth visits and are in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act and Australian Privacy Principles. Any internet based service carries an inherent risk from unauthorised access. The security measures in place mitigate this risk, but it does exist.

What costs are involved?

Calls via phone will be free unless we inform you otherwise. A typical 'data' cost to you for a video Telehealth session will be approximately 1 GB per 60 minutes.

Please ensure you have enough data on your device or desktop for a video Telehealth based session to be conducted for the duration of the required appointment. If this will cause difficulties for you please let your worker know.

If you do not have enough data for a video Telehealth session, will be provided with the option of a phone based appointment or a face to face appointment.

Telehealth sounds strange, what if I'm not comfortable with it?

For some people, it can be strange at first, however your Worker will help you feel comfortable and become familiar with the process. Phone and video services can be a positive experience, as people may feel less self-conscious. If you're not comfortable, let your clinician know. Once they understand your challenges they're much better placed to address them and support you to access sessions in a way that works for you. This could include a follow up face-to-face visit, a Telephone appointment (without video) or trying a second video Telehealth visit after some problem solving or adjustments to suit you.

You may change your mind and stop using Telehealth appointments at any time. This will not make any difference to your right to ask for and receive alternative health care services from headspace.

What about confidentiality and privacy?

We will not record or store Telehealth appointments.

Your rights to confidentiality and privacy will always respected. headspace will not disclose your private information unless we have your consent to do so, or are authorised or required to by law.

If we have concerns there is a risk to the safety of you or others, we will need to act on this, and this may involves sharing your details with others.

Please refer to the Privacy Collection Notice and Privacy Policy on our website for more details.

If you have any concerns about our policies and procedures relating to Telehealth or would like to lodge a complaint or concern you may do so at any stage by contacting us at headspace Adelaide on 1800 063 267 or info@headspaceadelaide.org.au

If you have any questions or concerns about using Telehealth, please contact us at headspace Adelaide on 1800 063 267 or info@headspaceadelaide.org.au au

Please note

The latest medical information is changing on a daily basis. If you suspect you are at risk, or would simply like to understand COVID-19 more, please visit the Department of Health's website health.gov.au

When should I get help?

If you ever feel unable to cope because of overwhelming or intense emotions, or if you have any thoughts of harming yourself, then ask for help immediately.

National 24/7 crisis services

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 or suicidecallbackservice.org.au

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au

Additional youth support services

headspace: Find your nearest centre or call eheadspace on 1800 650 890

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au

ReachOut: reachout.com.au

SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 or sane.org

Talk with a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, school counsellor or find out if there is a headspace centre near you.

Speak to your local doctor or General Practitioner (GP) and help make a plan for your recovery. Or you can search for a health service and GP on healthdirect.

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Mindfulness is a mental state where you focus on the present, without judging or being distracted. Mindfulness can help you feel better and reduce stress. It is a useful technique that can help you deal with difficult emotions and situations. Sometimes mindfulness is incorporated into meditation practices, where it is described as 'mindfulness meditation'.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is paying full attention to what is going on in you and outside you, moment by moment, without judgment. It means you observe your thoughts, feelings, and the sensations of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. You are also fully aware of your surroundings.

Mindfulness does not try to quiet your mind or control your experience - you just observe what is happening in the moment.

Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist meditation principles. However, anyone can practise mindfulness to improve their self-awareness and wellbeing.

Watch this video from This Way Up about ways to cope during stressful or difficult times.

When am I not mindful?

Many people have routines in their daily lives, such as waking up and going to work or school. If you are doing something familiar in customary surroundings, you may tend to operate on autopilot and not notice what's actually going on.

For instance, you might eat a whole packet of chips in front of the TV without actually noticing the taste. You may read half a page of a book and then realise that you haven't taken any of it in.

Some people spend a lot of time thinking about the past or worrying about the future. Being caught up in your thoughts may even make it hard to fall asleep at night.

Mindfulness helps you to put some space between negative thoughts and feelings and your reactions, such as rumination or anger.

What are the benefits of mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a way of training yourself to focus your attention in a certain way. It can help you in your day-to-day life, work, relationships and overall wellbeing.

Wellbeing and stress relief

Stressful thoughts come and go. Without being mindful, you may react to these stressful or negative thoughts and feelings. It's easy to be drawn into rumination - where you dwell excessively on problems and worries about the past and the future.

Practising mindfulness may help to anchor you in the present, where you can observe your thoughts and feelings without chasing them and without judgement. With mindfulness, you can learn to simply observe these thoughts and try not to follow them or get caught up in them. This can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Relationships

Being mindful may help enhance relationships. In a busy life, you may get distracted during interactions with close friends and family. Being more mindful may help you to connect better with people.

Mental health

Mindfulness can help manage many mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, addiction and eating disorders. It can also help with anger management.

Weight loss

Mindful eating is a technique that focusses your attention on the experiences of eating and hunger, allowing you to identify eating triggers and reducing the chance of binge eating. Mindful eating can help with weight loss and with some eating disorders.

Chronic pain

Mindfulness can help with musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain. If practised regularly it can help with sleep, mental health and mood.

Cancer

Mindfulness meditation has been shown to improve the quality of life of people with cancer. It can reduce pain, anxiety, depression and nausea, and also can improve immune function. Many Australian cancer organisations run free mindfulness courses for people with cancer.

Sleep

Mindfulness can help create a mental environment that is conducive to sleep. It can help when you are having stressful thoughts about not being able to sleep and where you have anxiety about falling asleep.

How to be more mindful

Many individuals and organisations now offer mindfulness training. However, you can start putting mindfulness into practice on your own with a few simple exercises. There are many smartphone apps that can also guide you.

The more you practise, the better you can get and the easier it will be. You can practise little periods of mindfulness throughout your day.

Anytime you find yourself ruminating about the past, or the future, it can be helpful to try to break the pattern by practising some mindfulness, to bring your focus into the present and create some mental space.

Here are a couple of techniques.

1. One-minute breathing exercise - Sit with your back straight but relaxed. For the next minute, focus your entire attention on your breathing in and out, how air passes in and out of your nostrils, and how your abdomen rises and goes down with each breath. If thoughts start crowding in, gently let them go and refocus on your breathing.

2. Check in with yourself - Bring yourself into the present moment by asking yourself, 'What is going on with me at the moment?' You can label your thoughts and feelings - for example, 'that's an anxious feeling' - and let them go. Don't judge yourself. You may start to feel like more of an observer instead of someone reacting to thoughts and feelings.

3. Eat mindfully - When you're having a meal, focus on your eating. Don't read or watch TV at the same time. Pay attention to how the food looks, smells and tastes. You may find you enjoy your food more, and stop eating when you're full instead of automatically finishing what's on your plate.

Is mindfulness suitable for everyone?

Some doctors believe that mindfulness may not be suitable for people with psychosis. This belief may be based on experiences where especially intensive meditation practices may have caused anxiety or dissociation from reality in people who have psychosis.

Talk to your GP or mental health professional if you have concerns whether mindfulness is suitable for you, especially if you have a serious mental health problem. And if you do experience anxiety or uncomfortable feelings, stop the practice and talk to your doctor.

Resources and support

Learn how you can introduce mindfulness practice to your life:

Black Dog Institute provides a factsheet with mindfulness techniques to practise at home.

Smiling Mind is a free app that helps develop mindfulness skills and can reduce stress.

Stop, Breath and Think app - ReachOut.com is suitable for young people wishing to manage anxiety through controlled breathing.

Last reviewed: February 2022

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LGBTIQA+ Support Services and Groups

Below is a list of support services and groups run by other organisations. Each group/service runs differently and is open to people of different ages, sexualities and gender identities.

It is normal to feel a little nervous if going to a group for the first time. Most people running groups will be really happy to meet with you before the group starts to welcome you, and let you know how the group operates and answer any questions. Get in touch with each service using the details provided for further information.

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SHINE SA - Sexual Health Information Networking & Education

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Home - Adelaide University Health Clinics

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Multidisciplinary teaching clinics offering integrated primary health care services by General Practitioners, Nurse and Nurse Practitioners, and a suite of allied health including Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Psychology.

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Social connection and belonging are critical for our health and wellbeing.

Community Connections supports people who are not eligible for mainstream programs such as NDIS and My Aged Care to be more involved in their community and to connect to support networks and services. It's a short-term program (up to 12 weeks) delivered through a statewide network of partners. Each person is supported to establish and maintain meaningful social connections with community, supportive social networks and a sense of belonging.

The Community Passenger Network is an enabling service that works alongside Community Connections that helps those who can't access traditional transports (public, private or rented) to visit services, shopping centres, community facilities and to connect socially with their community.

General program

Email CommunityConnections@sa.gov.au

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The University Health clinic cares for city-based patients, professionals, students, and the staff of the Adelaide University.

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Muslim Women’s Association of South Australia – Supporting Muslim women in Adelaide since 1993

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There are times when you may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope.

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre offers free, safe and immediate mental health and wellbeing support for you and your carers and loved ones.

The service is a welcoming place for anyone aged 16 and over in Adelaide who is experiencing distress or a mental health crisis.

It was co-designed with people with lived experience of mental health challenges to create a trauma-informed, calm and comfortable alternative to the hospital emergency department.

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is here to support you

if you're feeling anxious or down,

having suicidal thoughts, struggling with relationships, trauma or grief, or experiencing other mental health challenges.

You don't need an appointment, referral or Medicare card to get support, and the service is available to people who are not Australian citizens or residents.

You'll be greeted by a friendly peer support worker who has their own experience of mental health challenges and wellbeing.

You'll be supported by lived experience workers from the moment you arrive until you're ready to leave.

Our team of mental health professionals also includes warm and caring clinicians from a range of backgrounds including social work.

Medical support is always available on site if needed.

Whatever their role, our staff work closely with each other and with you to ensure you get the best possible care.

Throughout your time at the service, we'll work with you to reduce your distress, understand and respond to your immediate needs and develop a care plan.

When you're ready to leave, we can provide you with resources that can support you to stay safe and healthy. We'll also call you to check in for a few days after your visit.

You can visit us at 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide or call us on 08 8448 9100.

We're open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We're here when you need us, at the Urgent Mental Health Care Centre.

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A welcoming place for people experiencing a mental health crisis located at 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide.

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Unplanned pregnancy services | SA Health

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Unplanned pregnancy services - services for women with an unplanned pregnancy

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Create your Beyond Now suicide safety plan online

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There are 7 steps to creating your personal safety plan. They include: ✔ know your warning signs, so you can act early ✔ make your environment safe by removing harmful items ✔ distract yourself with activities you can do or people you can be with ✔ remember things that make you feel strong.

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