ARAFMI Tasmania

An Association of Friends and Relatives of the Mentally Ill (Tasmania) Incorporated

Other Useful Contacts

TasCAG – Tasmanian Community Advisory Group on Mental Health

Ph: (03) 6336 2180

Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

Ph: 131 450

Office of the Health Complaints Commissioner

Ph: (03) 6233 6217

Guardianship and Administration Board

Ph: (03) 6233 3085

Mental Health Advocate &

Mental Health Tribunal Representation Scheme -   free representation at Tribunal hearings

1800 005 131

MATES

Australian Red Cross

Befriending service        

 

6235 6025

Eureka Clubhouse

employment rehab program

6278 9179

GROW

self help groups

6223 6284

Depression group

Self help. Meets Thursdays afternoons at Narrative Centre

6231 1225

Helping Ourselves Together

Please phone ARAFMI Southern Office for dates and info 

6228 7448

Advocacy Tasmania

 

1800 005 131

 

Richmond Fellowship

 

Residential Rehabilitation &

Recreation Programs

Apply via case manager, or doctor

 

 

6236 9271

6236 9287

Anglicare

Individual Packages of Care

Apply via case manager, or doctor

 

6213 3526

Aspire

Individual & Group Recovery Programs

Apply via case manager, or doctor

 

6333 3111

No Interest Loans Network

P O Box 132  Battery Point 7004

 

1300 301 650

Tas Mental Health Consumer Network

Lobby & public awareness

6224 7859

Oak Respite Service

Respite for ageing / frail carers.

Fee based & available on Friday/Saturdays.

 

6228 1888

LIFELINE

 

13 111 4

Suicide Helpline

24 hrs day

1300 132 098

For Families:

 

 

Eating Disorders

Support Group for families of people with eating disorders

 

6247 6815

Carers Assoc Inc

free counselling for carers.

 

6231 5507

Carer Respite Centre   

Respite options

1800 059 059

 

Mental Health Council Tasmania Inc

Tasmania’s Peak Body for the non-government mental health sector

 

1800 808 890

Rehabilitation Services Gov MHS

Group Programs for people who want to learn skills to cope with intense emotions

 

6233 5041

Mental Health Court Liaison

Assess person & prepare psych report to court

6233 8672

Mensline Australia

Suicide call back service

 

1300 78 99 78