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As a long-time carer, Mary Hollick knows how challenging navigating the mental health system in Victoria can be. The 70-year-old from Ballarat has, at various times, cared for her mother, her sister and her son, who all experienced mental health challenges for lengthy periods of their lives.
Greg has channelled his passion for gardening to give back to his Haven community and show how much their support has meant to him.
After years of living on 12-month leases Shaun is finally feeling settled at the Haven Foundation’s housing with support residence in Pakenham (Victoria).
The 40-year-old spent a number of years moving between housing services, but he was never able to feel at home because of the impermanent tenancy arrangements.
Judith Wright, a long-time carer from Creswick in central-west Victoria, says being at the Grampians Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centre is so warm that it feels like a second home.
Haven Pakenham resident Darren says being surrounded by a supportive community of residents and staff has helped him navigate his mum’s passing.
Psychologist Kylie Phillips says Mind’s Allied Health services can support people through all sorts of life challenges that cause psychological distress.
Kylie supports people experiencing mental health challenges relating to things like relationship conflict, domestic or family violence, bullying, adapting to major life adjustments or work/education pressure.