The Carer Connections Helpline is run in conjunction with the WayAhead Mental Health Association.
The Carer Connections Helpline aims to help connect carers, families and friends of people living with a mental health condition to helpful services and supports in their local area to better support them in their caring role.
This might be things like support groups, counselling, carer specific programs, social events, etc.
The Carer Connections Helpline is available Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 4.30pm excluding public holidays and end of year office shutdown.
You can ring the Carer Connections Helpline on:
Please note that the Carer Connections Helpline is not operated by counsellors or mental health professionals and is not a crisis line.
If you are in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 or if you are in need of immediate assistance, ring 000.