Community

Contact Number

Infoline: 1300 224 636                                   

Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

The Black Dog Institute is a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and Bipolar Disorder

 Contact Number

(07) 3832 2600

The Queensland Alliance is a Non Government Organisation (NGO), which has grown to over 200 members in the past decade. The Queensland Alliance represents the Mental Health Community Sector who meet the needs of people who experience mental illness disability, including consumer groups, family and carer groups and non-government community-based service providers across Queensland. It strives to promote, strengthen and develop the growth of non-government, community-based, recovery-oriented responses to the needs of people who experience mental illness in Queensland.

 Contact Number

1800 558 268

GROW is a community of persons working towards mental health through mutual help and a 12 step program of recovery.   Small groups of people who have experienced depression, anxiety or other mental or emotional distress, come together on a weekly basis to help each other deal with the challenges of life. Some people come to GROW while struggling with the loss of a job, a loved one or a relationship.

 Brisbane Office

(07) 3358 4424

The Schizophrenia Fellowship of Queensland Inc. was established in 1985 by people living with schizophrenia and their family members. Founding members sought to redress government and community neglect of individuals living with schizophrenia, and to share support, resources, and understanding with their peers.

 Contact Number

(08) 9427 7100

ARAFMI is the only agency with a prime focus on provision of support for families, carers and friends with mental health issues.  This is based on the principles of mutual self help and support to build the capacity of families and improve their quality of life.