How we can help
There are many different mental health and wellbeing services out there that it can be difficult to know where to start. Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre can connect you with the right mental health support in the Canberra region. We are a safe and welcoming space to improve your mental health journey. Request a call back
Your first visit
What to expect from Medicare Mental Health
Whether you walk in to our Centre or call us on 5117 4357, the first step is to provide information about what services we provide and how we might help you.
One of our trained Mental Health Clinicians will step you through an initial assessment, asking you different questions to better understand your mental health needs. We will then provide you with mental health resources best suited to your needs.
How we can help you
Our Services
A range of factors can impact your mental health. Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre has a multidisciplinary team of trained clinicians and lived experience workers who can help you on your mental health journey. Starting with an assessment we can then connect you to the mental health services to best suit your needs.
Get access to reliable and relevant health information
We support people in distress and provide reliable and relevant health information to all. You can walk in or phone up to speak to a mental health clinician.
Take an assessment
We take the time to provide a thorough initial assessment to understand your circumstances and assist you to find the right resources and referrals to best meet your needs.
Service Navigation
After initial assessment, we help you source appropriate services to meet your needs. This may include referral to online or e-therapies, local services or referral into our treatment team.
Interventions
You may be referred into the Centre to receive treatment services. This can include individual sessions with one of our mental health professionals or access to our range of group programs.
Be part of our Group Programs
We offer a range of innovative group programs to help you to better understand and learn ways to manage your challenges. You will meet other people with similar challenges, in a supported and safe environment
Join our community
Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre Programs
Healthy Coping Group
Six weekly sessions focused on building healthy coping skills. For those who are seeking to learn more adaptive, healthy ways to manage the stressors in their life. Learn more about our Health Coping Group
Men's Resilience Group
A five-week program for adult men experiencing mental health challenges and who want to learn strategies to boost their resilience. Learn more about our Men’s Resilience Group
Peer Social Group
Six weekly sessions for anyone with lived experience of mental health issues who wants to connect with others in a warm, supportive environment. The Group is hosted by a Peer Worker with lived experience of mental illness. Learn more about our Peer Social Group
Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group
Three weekly sessions for anyone who wants an introduction to the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) model. Learn more about our Introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Group
Understanding and Healing from Trauma Group
Weekly sessions providing education, information and knowledge to participants about trauma in a supportive environment. Learn more about our Understanding and Healing from Trauma Group
Strength in Diversity Group
Weekly sessions to help international students looking to thrive in their new environment and seeking to learn more adaptive, healthy ways to manage the stressors in their lives. Learn more about our Strength in Diversity Group
Mindfulness and Relaxation Group
A five-week program for individuals looking for a comprehensive peer-led introduction to the fundamentals of mindfulness and relaxation in a supportive safe environment. Learn more about our Mindfulness and Relaxation Group
Insomnia Group
A six-week program designed for individuals facing sleep issues such as difficulty falling and staying asleep; dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality; and early morning waking with difficulty returning to sleep. Learn more about our Insomnia Group
Local connections
Our Community Partners
Running For Resilience
Here at Canberra Medicare Mental Health Centre we recognise the importance of looking after your physical health. And we also know that spending time on activities that improve your physical health also have huge benefits for your mental health.
If you’re seeking opportunities to get out into the fresh Canberra outdoor air, connect with like-minded community members all while improving your physical health, our friends at Running For Resilience (R4R) are a great organisation to connect with.
Whether you’re a walker or runner, their free weekly events are aimed at getting participants 20-30 minutes of exercise, with routes starting from various locations (Kingston Foreshore, Denman, The Jetty and University of Canberra) on both weekday mornings and evenings.
Every time the R4R groups gather, they’re demonstrating resilience, recognising that everyone faces challenges and most importantly signalling to someone doing it tough that there’s a community behind them.
Connect with R4R via their website, and you can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
We will be working with R4R on some upcoming educational talks and sessions to help interested R4R walkers and runners. Stay tuned both here on our website, and on our social media channels for more information.