Mental Health Support

Self help

If you or someone you know are struggling with their mental health and/or are having thoughts of suicide then you are not alone and you can get through this.

Getting your life back on track is not easy and it takes time to recover. It is important to see a GP or mental health worker to have a conversation and look at what is happening in your life. If this is not possible or you think the matter is more urgent then you can also make contact through the following numbers:

Emergency contacts

Ambulance	000
SA 24 hour Mental Health Triage Line (if over 18 years)	131 465
Regional Access	1300 032 186	saregionalaccess.org.au/
Lifeline	13 11 14	www.lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline	1800 662 800	www.kidshelpline.com
Mensline Australia	1300 789 978	www.Mensline.org.au
Beyondblue Info Line	1300 224 636	www.beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service	1300 659 467	www.suicide.callbackservice.org.au
SANE Australia	1800 187 263	www.sane.org
Headspace (for young people)	1800 650 890	www.eheadspace.org.au
Reach Out (for young people)		www.reachout.com
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People		www.menzies.edu.au

Remember that getting well can be a process so be patient with yourself. Setbacks can be learning experiences to help you improve your recovery plan. With the right treatment and support you can be on your way to recovery. You can download this list and by clicking the button below.

Self Help Support Services List

Our services

Country Wellness Connections (CWC)

CWC provides psychosocial support services to eligible participants in the Yorke and Northern Region of country SA.

While a diagnosis from a GP or other health professional is not required to access CWC, eligible participants must experience mental health concerns that are severe enough to impact everyday life. Participants must also not be assisted by the NDIS or be receiving other psychosocial supports that duplicates this service.

CWC is non-clinical, short term and flexible in its approach and is closely connected with mental health treatment services as per client needs.

CWC services can include group-based and individual supports aiming to:

Assist Participants to identify their own individual needs and recovery goals
Build personal capacity and stability in areas as identified by the participant
Connect participants with mental health treatment services and other relevant support services as needed
Increase community participation and improve social connections to enhance mental health and general wellbeing of the participant

Participants with complex needs may also be supported to test their eligibility for NDIS.

This program is supported by funding from Country SA PHN through the Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program

All referral sources accepted

Referral Form

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Program Brochures & Postcards
The next generation of Volunteers

We were fortunate to have some incredible volunteers join us in the past few days at Goods at Gertrude Port Pirie and Port Pirie FoodHub A big shoutout and heartfelt gratitude to the amazing team from Mid North Christian College - Port Pirie for their dedicated participation in our volunteering program. Thank you for making a difference in the community❤️ #volunteering #UnitingCountrySA
Graffiti wall project

Thank you to the Commissioner for Children and Young People SA for funding our recent graffiti wall project. This feedback will benefit KIDtober, Woodward Park Upgrade Project, Woodward Park Food Fair 2023 and Port Pirie Regional Council 👍 It is very important to include the thoughts and opinions of children in everything we do. #childrensvoice #UnitingCountrySA
Foster Carers in Port Augusta

We had a fantastic Christmas celebration in Port Augusta with our Foster & Kinship Carers together with our Department for Child Protection SA colleagues. Their incredible work never fails to inspire us! ❤️ Here's to celebrating the selfless love of our #FosterCarers and #KinshipCarers. #PortAugusta #UnitingCountrySA

Planet Youth Program

Uniting Country SA is partnering with Planet Youth and the Alcohol and Drug Foundation to improve the well-being and reducing rates of alcohol and other drug use among young people in Port Pirie.
The Haven - Port Pirie

The Haven is a free and confidential service providing information and referrals to women in Port Pirie. The Haven is located at the Port Pirie Community Centre 28 Symonds Street, Risdon Park. This service is funded by the Women's Information Service
Intensive Family Services
Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY)

The Service to Aboriginal Youth (STAY) program assists young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages 10 and 19 access services and find the guidance they need to achieve their goals and strengthen their cultural and community connections
Strengthening Separated Families

Uniting Country SA's Strengthening Separated Families (SSF) program provides support to individuals and families with children and adolescents to navigate their way through various separation circumstances. Support is available through individual case management, counselling and group work to help people focus on the needs of their children during this time and manage separation in a healthy way.
Family Reunification

Uniting Country SA's Resilient Families - Reunification program supports families who have become separated from their children to reunify. When children have been removed from a family for their safety, we work with the family to improve relationships and make their home safe.
Community FoodHub

Uniting Country SA's Community FoodHub provides community members with access to low cost nutritious food in a bid to improve food security in the region. This service is only available in Port Pirie
NDIS Support Services

Uniting Country SA provides a variety of support services for people on the NDIS. We provide high quality, customer friendly service and have the local knowledge and expertise to help you meet your support needs.
Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

Uniting Country Housing is a community housing provider with a number of properties across the region for eligible clients. Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.
Port Augusta and Port Pirie Homelessness Youth Service

Uniting County SA's Port Augusta and Amity Youth Homelessness Service provide a safe, secure environment for young people who are homeless as a result of a crisis.

Careers
Providing services in regional South Australia
Domestic & Family Violence

Uniting Country SA's Domestic Violence services provide support to people in regional South Australia who are dealing with domestic and family violence in their lives.
Escaping Violence Payment

Money worries should not stop you from leaving a violent partner. The Escaping Violence Payment is available to anyone who is experiencing violence from their partners.
Uniting Country Housing (UCH)

Uniting Country Housing is a community housing provider with a number of properties across the region for eligible clients. Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals.
Homelessness Services

The Yorke and Mid North and Coober Pedy Generic Homelessness Services provides support and housing / accommodation options for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in regional South Australia. Families, single adults, youth and couples can access support from the service
Port Augusta
Our Mission and Values

Uniting Country SA is a not-for-profit social services and community organisation operating in country South Australia. We are the local experts, trying to make a difference in your community. With over 100 years of experience servicing regional communities, Uniting Country SA is dedicated to Caring for Country People.
Whyalla
Main Office Port Pirie