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Our specialised team of mental health clinicians provides free support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples aged 12+ across the Northern NSW region.
About the service
The Strong Community Program team provides a range of free mental health and wellbeing services and supports, including:
- 1:1 counselling and case management – on-site or in the community
- Group programs – on-site or in the community
- Health promotion in schools or in the community
We are located at 133 Ballina Road, East Lismore. In addition to the support we offer from our East Lismore hub, the team also provides outreach to communities in Cabbage Tree Island, Wardell, Ballina, Box Ridge, Woodburn, Lismore, as well as support to neighbouring Local Government Areas on an as needs basis. We can meet you at a convenient location, on a day and time that suits you.
The Strong Community Program is funded by Healthy North Coast through the North Coast PHN program.
How do I get started?
Getting started with us is easy! Connect with us via any of the options below to learn more about the service and/or have your questions answered.
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0456 447 790
How much does it cost?
Strong Community is a free mental health support service.
Referrals
You don’t need a GP referral. You can self-refer through our website here. If you have limited access to the internet or would prefer to speak to us to request a referral, please phone the Contact Team on 1300 727 957.
We also accept online provider referrals from other health professionals, services and community and government organisations or they can fax referrals to 07 5546 8223.
