Mild to Moderate Short-Term Psychological Therapies
Access Plus
Affordable short-term mental health support.
- Individual psychological therapy
- For people experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns and financial hardship
- Prioritises underserved and at-risk groups
- Up to 8 hours of support, or 12 hours through the suicide prevention pathway
How to access: Speak with your GP or specialist about a referral through Medicare Mental Health.
Headspace Brookvale & Chatswood
Mental health and wellbeing support for young people.
- For young people aged 12-25
- Support for mental health, alcohol and other drugs, sexual health and employment
- Early intervention services tailored to individual needs
How to access: Contact Headspace Brookvale or Headspace Chatswood directly.
DBT Youth Groups and Individual Therapy
Specialised therapy to help young people build emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Individual therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) group programs
- For young people aged 12-21 (individual therapy)
- For young people aged 13-18 (group program)
- Supports mild to moderate mental health concerns
How to access: Self-referral or direct referral through Spencer Health.
Managing Emotions
Learn practical tools to manage stress, anxiety and depression.
- For adults aged 18+
- Six weekly group sessions
- Evidence-based techniques to improve emotional wellbeing
- Face-to-face program
How to access: Self-referral or online referral form.
Mental Health in Residential Aged Care Facilities
Mental health support for people living in residential aged care.
- Short to medium-term psychological therapy
- For adults living in residential aged care facilities
- Supports mild to moderate mental health challenges
How to access: Direct referral through Grand Pacific Health.
Caber-ra Nanga
Culturally safe mental health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Mental health care coordination and support
- Designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities
- Support tailored to individual needs
How to access: Self-referral, direct referral or through Medicare Mental Health.
Perinatal Mental Health
Mental health support for expectant and new parents.
- Individual psychological therapy
- For birthing and non-birthing parents from pre-conception to 12 months after birth
- Support for perinatal anxiety, depression, stress, birth trauma, pregnancy loss and conception difficulties
- Up to 10 Medicare-funded sessions per year
How to access: Contact the Gidget Foundation directly or complete an online referral.
Psychological Therapies (STARTTS)
Trauma-informed mental health support for refugee communities.
- For refugees, asylum seekers and people from refugee-like backgrounds
- Individual and group therapy available
- Culturally sensitive, trauma-focused care
- Support tailored to individual needs
How to access: Call (02) 9646 6800.
Lifeline Connect
Free support to help you find the right services and community connections.
- Available to people of all ages
- No Medicare card required
- Help with loneliness, financial stress, housing, caring responsibilities and major life changes
- Free, anonymous and non-clinical support
How to access: No referral needed. Drop in or attend a weekly session.