Mental Health & Wellbeing

Supporting community wellbeing in Serpentine Jarrahdale

Mental wellbeing is an important part of overall health. The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale supports mental wellbeing by helping to create safe, inclusive and connected communities, and by linking residents to trusted support services and resources.

The Shire does not provide clinical mental health services, counselling or crisis care. Instead, our role is to support wellbeing through community spaces, programs, education and referrals.

Proud Act Belong Commit Partner
The Shire is proud to be an Act Belong Commit Partner, aligning our organisation with one of Western Australia's most recognised and evidence-based health promotion campaigns.  As a partner we are committed to supporting position mental health and wellbeing be encouraging people to Act (stay active mentally, physically, socially, spiritually and culturally), Belong (stay connected with family friends and community), and Commit (engage in activities that provide meaning and purpose).
Through this partnership we have access to a range of Act Belong Commit resources and are equipped to help educate our community about practical ways to maintain good mental health and wellbeing through everyday activities, social connection and community involvement.

Find an activity, organisation or community group that interests you! → Act Belong Commit Activity Finder

How the Shire supports mental wellbeing

Safe and welcoming community spaces

The Shire provides inclusive community spaces that support social connection, learning and belonging, including libraries and community facilities. These spaces offer opportunities for people of all ages to connect, participate and access information in a welcoming environment.

Find out what is happening at the Byford Library→ A Safe and Welcoming Community Space

Youth wellbeing and support

Through youth services and partnerships, the Shire supports programs and initiatives that build confidence, resilience and social connection for young people. These activities focus on early support, skill development and creating positive connections within the community.

Find out what is happening for youth→ This is Us!

Community programs and activities

From time to time, the Shire partners with organisations to deliver mental wellbeing workshops, information sessions and community education activities.

These programs are listed on our Get Involved page.

View current wellbeing programs and events → Get Involved

Inclusive and connected communities

The Shire works to support inclusion and accessibility across the community, including initiatives for people with disability, carers, seniors and other community members who may be at risk of isolation.

Strong, inclusive communities help support positive mental wellbeing at every stage of life.

Find out More → Access and Inclusion

Safe neighbourhoods and environments

Feeling safe and supported in your local environment is important for mental wellbeing. The Shire plays a role in managing public health and safety issues that can affect stress, comfort and quality of life, such as noise, environmental health concerns and neighbourhood safety.

What's happening in the Shire around Community Safety→ Community Safety Initiatives and More

Finding professional support

The Shire does not provide mental health treatment or crisis services. If you or someone you know needs professional or urgent support, the following services are available 24/7:

  • Lifeline – 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

  • Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au

  • Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 or kidshelpline.com.au

  • headspace – headspace.org.au

  • 13YARN – 13 92 76 (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

  • MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78 or mensline.org.au
  • Open Arms - Veterans & Families Counselling - 1800 011 046 or openarms.gov.au
  • Mental Health Emergency Response Line - Metro 1300 555 788 or Peel 1800 676 822 or mhc.wa.gov.au
  • Rurallink - 1800 552 002 Hours: 4.30pm - 8.30am Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.