These past weeks have been incredibly tough for Alpine Shire communities, and the recent incident has had a real impact on many individuals and families.
Through a coordinated effort between Albury Wodonga Health, Alpine Health, APMHA HealthCare Ltd, Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO), Gateway Health, Partners in Wellbeing, and Wellways, pop-up support in Alpine Shire will be available in Porepunkah, Bright and Myrtleford.
Community members are encouraged to drop in between 10am – 3pm over the next two weeks for a coffee and a chat, to connect with others, and to access local mental health and wellbeing supports.
LOCATIONS AND DATES:
Punkah Pantry, Porepunkah: Monday, 8 September; Thursday, 11 September; Monday, 15 September; Thursday, 18 September.
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Bright Community Centre, Bright: Tuesday, 9 September; Wednesday, 10 September; Tuesday, 16 September; Wednesday, 17 September.
Gateway Health, Myrtleford: Friday, 12 September; Friday, 19 September.
Partners in Wellbeing is available to speak to from Monday through to Friday by calling 1300 375 330.
More immediate support is available through free, confidential mental health services such as:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) – 1800 55 1800
headspace (ages 12–25) – 1800 650 890
Parentline (parents/carers) – 13 22 89
MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
Bush Support Line (rural/remote support) – 1800 805 391
