Contact
02 4322 1855
E. fcmhinfocc@parramattamission.org.au
W. https://www.parramattamission.org.au
6/3 Koala Crescent West Gosford NSW 2250
The Family and Carers Mental Health Program has been funded since July 2006 by NSW Health.
The aims of the program are;
- To improve family and carer coping
- To increase carers knowledge of mental illness
- To enhance carers wellbeing, resilience and relationships
- To assist carers in finding services to meet their needs and circumstances
- To provide individual emotional support to carers
Family and Carers Mental Health Program provide three types of support:
- Community based education and training programs to families and carers of those with a mental illness.
With an aim to build resilience and improve the ability to cope with the changes of someone with mental illness. Focusing on carer strengths, increasing information and skills and opportunities to share experiences and build networks.
Courses provided: Mental Health First Aid and smiles. - Individual support and advocacy services.
Providing individual support with a focus on emotional support, information and referral pathway’s and individual advocacy. - Planning and infrastructure support for Mental Health Carer Support Groups.
Planning and infrastructure of support groups, including facilitation, guest speakers on targeted topics to increase knowledge and support for carer networks and reduce isolation. - Carers need to be registered with the Family and Carer Mental Health Program to access support.
Open Hours
| Mon | 8am - 8pm |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8am - 8pm |
| Wed | 8am - 8pm |
| Thu | 8am - 8pm |
| Fri | 8am - 8pm |
| Sat | CLOSED |
| Sun | CLOSED |
Download a Service Provider Referral form HERE
M O N T H L Y S U P P O R T G R O U P S
Second Tuesday of the month – Gosford Support Group
6/3 Koala Crescent West Gosford
10 am – 12pm
Third Tuesday of the month – Tuggerah Support Group
21/1 Reliance Drive Tuggerah
10am to 12pm
Fourth Friday of the month – Men supporting Men
6/3 Koala Crescent, West Gosford
12pm – 2pm
First Wednesday of the month – Self Care Group
6/3 Koala Crescent, West Gosford
6.30pm – 8pm
Support groups are free to those caring for a loved one with a Mental Health concern and support Carers to connect and share their journey. Facilitated by the staff of the Family & Carer Program in a safe and nurturing environment.