We are a State Government agency that facilitates the delivery of mental health, alcohol and other drug services and programs.
The Commissioner for Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs is Ms Maureen Lewis.
The mental health, alcohol and other drugs sector is governed by various advisory groups and panels.
The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs develops and oversees the State Government’s alcohol and other drugs strategies and policies.
We are guided by frameworks, our strategic direction, budget and legislation.
The involvement of consumers, families, carers and community members is part of our core business and decision-making processes.
Do you want to make a difference in your career? A role in mental health or AOD could be for you.
The Mental Health Commission funds services and programs for the community.
The Mental Health Commission is leading significant, system-wide reform so Western Australians can live healthy and fulfilling lives.
The Mental Health Commission delivers state-wide education programs about alcohol, other drugs and mental health.
The Mental Health Commission conducts research across the mental health, alcohol and other drug sector to inform policy and service planning.
View our news and media for the latest updates and information about mental health, alcohol and other drug services.
View our reports for more information about mental health, alcohol and other drug services.
View our resources for more information about mental health, alcohol and other drug services.
Access a range of evidence-based tools, guidelines, and training materials to support the mental health, alcohol, and other drug sector.
For any media reporting regarding mental health, alcohol and other drugs it is important to communicate safely and responsibly.
We are committed to working with the media to increase awareness of mental health, alcohol and other drug issues.
Stakeholder engagement is essential for improvements in mental health, alcohol and other drug outcomes.
Learn more information about our research ethics and governance.
Find out more about the different training options available to support professionals in the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Learn more about the alcohol and other drug training for drug education support service workers in youth accommodation services.
Find out more about culturally secure training for mental health, alcohol and other drug workers.
Learn more about the Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention two-day workshops.
Find out more about alcohol and other drug prevention training and network.
The Commission encourages individuals and organisations to access accredited mental health training programs.
Find out more about the Volunteer Drug and Alcohol Counsellors’ Training Program.
The Mental Health Commission supports several organisations to conduct training and workforce development on our behalf.
Find a helpline for support or advice on your own or someone else’s mental health, alcohol and or other drug related challenges.
Live chat services can provide you with access to counselling, advice or support straight from your computer.
My Services provides information on more than 1,500 mental health, alcohol and other drug services.
Learn about the different support services available here in Western Australia.
Learn more about your mental health and wellbeing, and alcohol and other drugs.
Browse through the various organisations that are working to prevent mental, alcohol and other drug issues.