Menslink works to support young men in Canberra through free counselling, volunteer mentoring and education programs.

Their services include:

• Menslink's Youth Mentoring Program, where men who've survived their entry into the adult world provide support for young blokes
• Youth Counselling, which provides a safe place for young men to explore options to solve challenges that may have arisen at school, at home, with friends, their health, their money situation or even their spirituality
• Menslink in Schools, a program where Menslink come out to schools across Canberra, Queanbeyan and Yass to talk to young guys of all ages about the hassles of life
• Menslink in Organisations, a program where Menslink comes out to talk about young men’s issues, mental health, suicide prevention, volunteering or about Menslink itself

Please visit the website or contact Menslink on (02) 6287 2226 and info [at] menslink.org.au for more information.

Lifeline provide 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. People call Lifeline’s 24-hour crisis line about:

• Suicidal thoughts or attempts
• Personal crisis
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Loneliness
• Abuse and trauma
• Stresses from work, family or society
• Self-help information for friends and family

Please visit the website or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for more information.

The Junction Youth Health Service provides primary health services to young people, with a particular focus on young people who are homeless or otherwise experience (or are at risk of) disadvantage.

Their services include:

• GPs
• Nurses
• Antenatal care
• Smoking cessation support
• Drug and alcohol counselling
• Case management
• Youth work support
• School outreach

The Junction also provides information, education, and advocacy on health issues affecting young people in the Canberra region.

Please visit the website or contact the Junction Youth Health Service on (02) 6232 2423 and junctioninfo [at] anglicare.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.

Neurospace offer carer training services to make care-giving easier such as home and equipment modification to improve carer movements and safety and assistance with building support networks. Their carer training sessions cover:

• Manual handling
• Exercises to keep fit as a carer
• Falls prevention

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

Employment Plus are a government-funded employment and recruitment service providing job seekers with specialised training, work experience and a range of support services, to help them find meaningful employment.

Please visit the website or contact Employment Plus on 136 123 and info [at] aep.salvationarmy.org for more information.

BaptistCare operate Red Hill Social Club which provides day respite for the elderly and people with low to medium level dementia. The Club offers an activities program which can involve card and board games, arts and craft, light exercise and special theme and event days.

Transport may be arranged for those who require it.

Please visit the website or contact BaptistCare on (02) 6195 3130 for more information.

Anglicare operate CYCLOPS (Connecting Young Carers to Life Opportunities & Personalised Support) a program supporting young people, between 10 and 25 years old who care for a family member experiencing a physical or intellectual disability, mental health issues, alcohol and other drug related issues and/or chronic illness.

Please visit the website or contact Anglicare on (02) 6232 2432 and cyclops [at] anglicare.com.au for more information.

Northside Community Service (NCS) run ‘ConnXtions’, a training and job readiness program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders which provides opportunities for people to study, increase their skills or embark on a new career path.

The program includes:

• Accredited training in Community Services (Cert III)
• Wraparound support to assist families
• Onsite activities and supervision for children during training
• Work experience and mentoring
• Transport to and from training
• Job readiness support and mentoring

Please visit the website or contact NCS on (02) 6171 8000 and office [at] northside.asn.au for more information.

The Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) offer a comprehensive range of neurological and physical supports for people with disabilities. These supports include clinical management and therapy, and lifestyle, social and health programs.

CPA also assist with:

• Comprehensive assistive technology
• Home modifications
• Supported employment
• Supported accommodation and day programs

Please visit the website or contact CPA on 1800 888 378 and ask [at] cerebralpalsy.org.au for more information.