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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.