All services at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local are free, require no referral or Medicare card.
We recognise the strong connection between mental health concerns and substance misuse. Our goal is to provide you with compassionate, non-judgmental support navigating the complexities of both mental health and substance use challenges, no matter the severity.
We acknowledge the stigma often associated with substance misuse and provide respectful, empathetic care. We’re here to support you without judgment, providing guidance on how you can manage substance misuse challenges with the same sensitivity we offer across all our mental health and wellbeing services.
What we offer
Our team includes Peer Navigators with lived experience in mental health and substance misuse, alongside Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) specialists skilled in counselling and recovery. Together, we’ll tailor a support plan that’s right for you, ensuring a compassionate, holistic approach to your support, including:
- Preparation for change and recovery planning supports.
- Harm minimisation supports.
- Relapse prevention and planning.
- Advocacy for Withdrawal Support or Substitute Pharmacotherapy.
If you need a specific approach not offered at your Local Service, your Peer Navigator will ensure you’re connected with the right services in your community.
Service Locations
East Gippsland
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Walk-in and phone support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm public holidays
- Closed on Weekends
Our partners
Yarra Ranges
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Walk-in and phone support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 4.00pm public holidays
- Closed on weekends
Our partners
Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie and Moira
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Walk-in and phone support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm public holidays
- Closed on Weekends
Our partners
Also supported by Horses for Hope
Mildura
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Walk-in and Phone support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 3.00pm public holidays
- Closed on weekends
Our partners
Mansfield
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Walk-in support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm Mon, Wed & Fri
Phone support
- 9.00am – 6.00pm Weekdays
By appointment
- 9.00am – 5.00pm Tue & Thu
- 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
Our partners
Wangaratta
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Walk-in support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm some public holidays (call first)
Phone support
- 9.00am – 6.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm public holidays
By appointment
- 9.00am – 6.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
Our partners
Frankston
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Appointments and phone support
- 9:00am – 8:00pm Mon, Wed & Thu
- 9:00am – 6:00pm Tue & Fri
- 9.30am – 5.30pm Saturday
Walk-in support
- 9:30am – 6:00pm weekdays
- 9:30am – 4:00pm Saturday
Public holidays
- 9.00am – 5.00pm public holidays (phone support only, no walk-ins)
Our partners
Benalla
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Walk-in support
- 9.00am – 5.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm some public holidays (call first)
Phone support
- 9.00am – 6.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm public holidays
By appointment
- 9.00am – 6.00pm weekdays
- 10.00am – 2.00pm Saturday
Our partners
Contact us
If you need more information, our Mental Health and Wellbeing Local staff are available and happy to help.
General enquiries
For general enquiries about about specific Local Services in your location, complete this form and one of our friendly team members will get back to you as soon as possible.
More information
For more information regarding Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals, including other locations operated by other providers, please visit the Victorian Government’s Better Health Website