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Report calls for action to improve mental health and wellbeing in FIFO workers

A new research report to help improve the mental health and wellbeing of FIFO workers has found a third, 33 per cent, experience high levels of psychological distress compared to only 17 per cent of non-FIFO workers.

Read the report.

Extra drug and alcohol rehab beds to open in the South-West

People in the South-West will now have more access to alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds.

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Campaign urges people to check in on their mates

The Think Mental Health public education campaign is dedicated to improving the community’s mental health and wellbeing, and reducing the risk of suicide.

Learn more about the campaign or visit the website

Community mental health step up/step down videos

The Commission has produced new videos to assist in developing greater understanding of community mental health step up/step down services. The videos demonstrate the value of the service from the perspective of people who have used the service and from people who work within the services.

Watch the videos.

Parents, Young People and Alcohol 'I need you to say no'

Two out of three parents say 'no' and, it's helping to prevent alcohol-related harm. Find out more about Alcohol. Think Again's new campaign.

Know what you're getting into

Our Drug Aware campaign informs young people about drugs to prevent illicit drug use.

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Need to talk to someone now?

Call 000 if you feel someone is at risk.

Mental Health Emergency Response 1300 555 788 (Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel)

Lifeline 13 11 14

beyondblue 1300 224 636

Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

Rurallink 1800 552 002 

Alcohol and Drug Support Line 
08 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (Country)

Parent and Family Drug Support Line
08 9442 5050 or 1800 653 203 (Country)

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Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services

Next Step Drug and Alcohol Services

We provide a range of treatment services for people experiencing problems associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as support for families.

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Community mental health step up/step down services

Community mental health step up/step down services

Community-based mental health step up/step down services are being commissioned by the Mental Health Commission in several areas of the State.

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Consumer, family and carer participation

Consumer, Family and Carer Participation

The Mental Health Commission supports consumers, families and carers to be engaged in a range of activities including committees, consultations, forums, focus groups and workshops.

Find out how you can be involved 

Training

  • See the range of training courses we have available for professionals and volunteers

Events

  • We support several key events for the WA mental health, alcohol and other drug sector

    Upcoming events

Reports and resources

We have a large library of research reports, statistics and resources relating to mental health, drug and alcohol for health professionals, local government and more.

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