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First Nations Mental Health Services - Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service

First Nations Mental Health Services provides culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families.

The service offers support for people experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns or challenges impacting their wellbeing. Services are tailored to individual needs and support recovery, resilience and connection to community.

Delivered by qualified mental health professionals and Aboriginal Health Practitioners in a culturally safe environment. Support may include counselling, psychological therapies, care coordination and connection to other services as needed.

Contact details

(02) 4229 9495
Visit First Nations Mental Health Services - Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service website

Who can access this service

This service is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, adults, and their families. 

You can access the service without a referral.

Areas serviced

Illawarra

Kiama Shellharbour Wollongong

Categories

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health Mental health and wellbeing

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Please note: this is not a complete list of all services available across South Eastern NSW.

For information about other services, call 1800 Medicare or visit the website.

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