Free, local mental health support, close to home. Walk in or call — no GP referral needed.
Not everyone can get to central Melbourne for LGBTIQA+ affirming care, so we've brought it to you.
Available in Bendigo, Echuca, Dandenong, Melton and Mt Alexander Shire, including one-to-one support, groups, and service navigation for other health, housing and community needs.
Bendigo
Echuca
Dandenong
Melton
Mt Alexander Shire
Cost
What are Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals?
Key Facts
- Free — No cost to access
- No GP referral — Self-refer anytime
- 26+ years — For adults aged 26 and over
- Flexible support — In person, phone, outreach and telehealth
Mental Health & Wellbeing Locals provide free, community-based support for people aged 26 and over. They are delivered by partnerships of community, health and specialist organisations, with the mix of services and providers varying by location.
Thorne Harbour Health provides LGBTIQA+ specialist peer support and counselling through participating Locals. We can also work with other services at the Local to connect you with additional support where this would be helpful and appropriate.
When contacting your nearest Local, let them know if you would prefer to work with Thorne Harbour Health staff. You can also register your interest in our groups, and our team will contact you about support available through your closest Local.
These services are part of Victoria’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Local network — helping people access the right care, close to home.
Support Options
Find a support option that works for you.
One-to-one support
Work with LGBTIQA+ affirming clinicians and peer workers.
Groups
Social and community building groups in Dandenong and Melton. You don't need to be using any other Local service to join a group.
Service navigation
We'll connect you with other health, housing, employment and community services where needed.
Family and carers
Support is also available for families and carers of LGBTIQA+ people.
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