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Stride provides a variety of individual and group supports in the community. These are non-clinical recovery focused supports for kids, young people, adults, families and carers at risk or, or living with a mental health concern.

Overview

Our community mental health services are non-clinical, recovery-focused supports that are tailored to individual needs. These supports focus on practical day-to-day needs, including self-care, building social connections, accessing housing and addressing physical health goals. They are often led by peer support workers and can be accessed alongside clinical treatment.

Mental Health Community Support Services

Stride’s Mental Health Community Support (MHCSS) delivers community-based services for people aged 18+ who are experiencing mental health concerns. Our aim is to keep people out of hospital and improve their overall wellbeing. We do this through personalised one-on-one support, self-help services and group support.

Supported Independent Living

Family and Carer support

Stride’s Family and Carer services and programs are designed to help carers and families across the full spectrum of mental health. We assist with information, education, self-care tips and advocacy support through a variety of individual and group services and programs.

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Young people and kids

Stride has youth programs that assist with early intervention as well as living with ongoing complex mental health concerns. Take 2 and Vibrant Futures are two of the programs we offer for young people under the age of 18. headspace centres also offer youth-friendly services.

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Adult support

Adults experiencing mental health concerns can access our services to receive free support in their local community. This support might be alongside the care you are receiving for your doctor or other healthcare provider. Various individual and group supports are available through our centres and other locations along the eastern seaboard.

Transitional Supported Living

Suicide prevention and recovery

Stride supports people experiencing emotional distress or at risk of suicide with a variety of services and programs. Services include Safe Space, Safe Havens and Medicare Mental Health Centres where you can find a quiet place to calm your mind and someone to listen when you are ready. Programs include The Way Back Penrith and Universal Aftercare.

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