NSW Mental Health Services and Programs

There are a range of support services and programs for young people, adults and older people offered by the NSW government.

Call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.

On the Line Counselling and Helplines

On the Line is a professional social health organisation that delivers 25 outsourced phone and digital counselling solutions on behalf of our government and commercial funders. We specialise in supporting clients along the mental health continuum, from crisis support to low intensity.

Open Minds

Open Minds provides counselling and psychology services. They also offer phone or video appointments so you can get help while you’re at home.

Open Minds – LGBTI support

Open Minds provides mental health and disability support services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Parkinson’s Australia

Parkinson’s Australia has put together a one-stop-shop where you can access information resources and training for people aged under 65 living with Parkinson's and care providers. The information includes understanding your symptoms, management, care/support and treatments.

Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)

If you live in a rural or remote area, you may be able to access subsidies through PATS to go towards the cost of travel and accommodation when you have to travel to see you nearest medical specialist.

Patient Assistance Travel Scheme

The Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS) is a NT government subsidy program that may be able to provide you with financial help for travel and accommodation expenses if you need to travel a long distance to see an approved medical specialist.

Patient Assisted Travel Scheme

If you live in a rural area and need to travel more than 100 kilometres one way (or 70 kilometres each way) for a specialist medical appointment you may be able to get support for travel and accommodation costs incurred through PATS.

Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme

If eligible, you may be able to access financial assistance to travel to specialist medical services not available locally.

Peer to Peer Networks

Peer Networks are facilitated by families who meet regularly in the local community, bringing people together to learn and share knowledge, experience and connection in a friendly environment.

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