Family and Carer Mental Health Programs & Support
Stride offers a variety of Family and Carer mental health programs for children, families and carers. These include Family Mental Health Support Services and Family and Carer Programs.
Family and Carer Programs
Stride’s Family and Carer programs are currently offered in Wollongong, Nowra and Hurstville.
Hurstville
NSW
Opening hours are 9am – 5pm, Office number: 02 91298795
Wollongong
NSW
Opening hours are 9am – 5pm, Office number: 02 91298795
Nowra
NSW
Opening hours are
Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm
How to make a referral
Either by calling the local office or by emailing familyandcarer@stride.com.au
Referrals can be made directly by the carer as a self referral, or from any other services, GP’s, and support services by emailing familyandcarer@stride.com.au
The experience of a mental health condition not only affects the individual but also those closest to them.
With Stride, families and carers can learn skills that support you on your caring journey, and that focus on self-care and the overall mental health and wellbeing for both the carer and the loved one.
It’s normal for family members or carers to experience a range of emotions – including fear, isolation, or even guilt. But they don’t have to manage it alone. Talking with a professional, discussing problems and seeking extra support can help ease some of the pressure.
Stride’s Family and Carer programs are designed to help carers and families across the full spectrum of mental health.
- Information: education and referral to helpful programs
- Self-care: tips for strengthening your and your family’s well being
- Education: around mental health and resources
- Individual support appointments: emotional wellbeing support
- Advocacy: practical assistance dealing with health and welfare services and daily challenges
Stride provide this through:
- Individual and group programs
- Tailored support for family members
- Compassion and practical advice
- Monthly support groups
- Carer self-care events
- Education and training workshops
- Assistance to develop a network of people going through similar issues
Testimonials:
For more information contact us on 1300 00 1907.
Family and Carer Mental Health Program FAQs:
The Family and Carer Mental Health Program aims to support families, carer and kin who are supporting a loved one with a mental health concern.
Stride’s Family and Carer Programs are currently available in Wollongong, Nowra, and Hurstville.
Referrals can be made by multiple sources, including self-referrals and GP referrals. To find out more, simply contact us and we will guide you through the initial screening process.
No, a formal diagnosis is not required. We provide support based on the individual’s needs and circumstances.
Yes, our services are funded by the Department of Social Services and are provided at no cost to eligible participants.
We offer a range of support services, from individual support sessions, along with a variety of groups from social groups such as walk and talk, and coffee clubs, to structured support groups, advocacy, referral pathways, self-care events and psycho social education workshops.
We support carers over the age of 16, however provide referral pathways to younger carers under 16.
For more information about our programs, please contact us directly, and our staff will be happy to assist you with any inquiries.