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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

Trauma-aware, culturally grounded support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults.

Who it's for

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people aged 18+ with moderate to severe mental illness

Priority

People accessing community treatment with the TCHHS mental health team

Funded by

Queensland Health

Contact

info@torreshealth.com
4090 3380

About the programme

You don't have to face it alone

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Community Support Program is funded by Queensland Health. It supports individuals aged 18 years and over who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are experiencing a moderate to severe mental illness, either episodic or persistent. Individuals who have accessed community treatment with the TCHHS mental health team are prioritised.

We provide individual support as well as group support and rehabilitation, delivering trauma-aware, healing-informed, recovery-oriented, non-clinical psychosocial support tailored to the needs of each person and their family.

Looking ahead

A strong and sustainable organisation

Torres Health remains a strong, sustainable and innovative organisation, working towards our vision for our communities.

Activities & support

What we provide

Support is offered one-on-one at your own pace, or in groups that build connection, culture and peer support.

Connection with culture and family
Social inclusion through leisure, vocational, educational and community activities
Help to make and attend appointments
Building confidence, self-esteem and daily living skills
Promoting positive and sustainable help-seeking
Therapeutic interventions and practical support for families addressing trauma and changing behaviours

Meet our team

Who you'll work with

Natasha Brunne

Team Leader

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Malachi Songoro

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker

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Taum Ahmat

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker

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How to access support

Getting started

You can self-refer, or be referred by a GP, community member or another service.

Get in touch

Call, drop in, or send us a message through the contact form.

Have a yarn

Have an informal conversation with our team about what support could look like.

Start your support plan

Begin at your own pace, with follow-up care built in.

Support is confidential. In an emergency, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Contact the Mental Health and Wellbeing team

We're here to listen

Questions about the programme or a referral? Get in touch.

Email

info@torreshealth.com

Phone

4090 3380

Visit

Programs office
57 Douglas Street, Thursday Island

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Talk to our team

Not sure which programme is right? Send us a message or call, and we’ll connect you with the right person.

In an emergency, call 000. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.