The Mental Health Foundation ACT (MHFACT) provide support services to individuals with mental health issues in the ACT. Their services include:

• Residential respite care for consumers and carers
• Outreach support programs
• Personal helpers and mentors’ program (PHaMs)
• Short and medium term Supported Accommodation and Rehabilitation Program (SARP)
• Skills for life
• Policy analysis and advocacy to governments on mental health

Please visit the website or contact MHFACT on (02) 6282 6604 and info [at] mhf.org.au for more information.

Local Podiatry provide a variety of services including, biomechanical assessment and examination, general foot care, diabetic foot screening, orthotics, footwear advice and stretching advice.

Local Podiatry provide treatment for a range of conditions, including:

• Heel pain/Plantar Fasciitis/Heel spurs
• Ingrown and fungal toenails
• General foot pain
• Hip/Knee/Ankle pain
• Shin splints
• Diabetes screening
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Achilles tendinitis
• Stress fractures of the feet
• Flat feet
• High arched feet
• Severs disease
• Neuroma
• In toed gait

Please visit the website or contact Local Podiatry on (02) 6242 8306 and indika [at] localpodiatry.com.au for more information.

Lanyon Pharmacy offer health solutions for a range of conditions, including heart health, diabetes and asthma. Their services include

• Blood pressure checks
• Webster packs
• Medicine reviews

They also provide local home delivery between Monday and Friday.

Please visit the website or contact Lanyon Pharmacy on (02) 6284 8555 and piclanyon [at] lifepharmacygroup.com.au for more information.

James & O’Brien offer confidential and professional counselling and clinical psychology services for individuals, couples, families, organisations and schools. Their areas of practice include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationships
• Stress
• Anger management
• Addiction
• Life direction
• Sleep issues
• Workplace conflict
• Medico-legal assessments

Please contact James & O’Brien on (02) 6295 1690 and mobcj [at] grapevine.com.au for more information.

Holistic coaches provide pathways for participants to learn and grow through designing personalised programs & resources that enhance many aspects of health and wellbeing.

Their services include:

• Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transition and supports
• Daily tasks/shared living
• Development of daily living and life skills
• Exercise physiology and personal well-being activities
• Group centre based activities
• High intensity daily personal activities
• Innovative community participation
• Participate community
• Support coordination
• Therapeutic supports

Please contact the Holistic Health Group Canberra on (02) 6156 8369 and info [at] holistichealthgroup.net for more information.

HelpStreet Health Centre provide quality health care services that are patient-focused, goal-orientated and evidence based.

Their services include:

• Podiatry
• Physiotherapy
• Dietetics
• Speech therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Exercise classes

Please visit the website or contact HelpStreet Health Centre on (02) 6113 1960 and kangara [at] helpstreet.com.au for more information.

Wellways Helpline is an information, support and referral service that provides information to people experiencing mental health issues, as well as their family, friends and carers. The Helpline provides information about mental health and the mental health system, links with clinical and community services and weekly outgoing phone calls (when referred from a mental health worker or case manager).

Please visit the website or contact the Helpline on 1300 111 500 for more information.

headspace centres offer young people free (or low cost) access to expert health workers in a safe, confidential and youth-friendly environment.

Their services include:

• Mental health treatment, with clinical mental health professionals providing support, treatment and management plans for a variety of mental health concerns
• Physical and sexual health, including on-site GP services to provide young people with a safe, confidential and judgement-free place to seek medical advice and treatment
• Alcohol and other drug counselling, including providing information to treat addiction, alcohol and drug abuse
• Work and study assistance, including managing workloads, dealing with stress, preparing job applications and career planning

They also operate a National Telehealth Service and online support service, eheadspace, to reach young people unable to access a headspace centre.

Please visit the website or contact headspace Canberra on (02) 5109 9700 for more information.

Gray Sky Psychology is the psychology of Graeme Boulton. He is experienced in using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and complementary psychological approaches including mindfulness, relaxation, skills training, education, and insight-based therapies in the treatment of adults and adolescents. His areas of practice include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Acute stress and adjustment
• Sleeping disorders
• Relationship problems
• Drug and alcohol dependence
• Personality problems
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Please visit the website or contact Gray Sky Psychology on 0474 805 475 and graeme.boulton [at] optusnet.com.au for more information.

Neurospace offer individual assessment and treatment plans with an Accredited Exercise Physiologist for the implementation of therapeutic exercise to minimise the impact of chronic health conditions. Neurospace exercise physiologists can assist with the following health conditions:

• Stroke, traumatic or acquired brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Cerebral Palsy
• Autism spectrum disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Motor Neuron disease and other neurological conditions
• Chronic pain (e.g. Fibromyalgia ad lower back pain)
• Scoliosis and endangered posture
• Joint replacement and reconstruction
• Falls, poor balance or unsteadiness
• Stiffness, muscular weakness, frailty

Please visit the website or contact Neurospace on (02) 6162 0450 and info [at] neurospace.com.au for more information.