THE Central Goldfields Shire Council and Central Victorian Primary Care have partnered together to launch a new initiative that will focus on mental health in the region.
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The Keeping Mentally Well program will provide advice and guidance to people seeking information in a crisis or just curious to learn more.
They are designed to help people who have questions about families and friends or who are looking for insight into their own thoughts and feelings.
Central Goldfields Shire Council general manager for community wellbeing Martin Collins said the shire was a place where people can feel safe, trust each other, and feel connected to their community.
"We want everyone in our shire to thrive and live a rich and healthy life, however, there are times when things don't go to plan and people can struggle with their thinking, emotions, and behaviour," he said.
"The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the repeated lockdowns and enforced isolation has been a significant challenge for many."
The initiative will see residents receive a contact list, a z-card and an orange card which will all reference information that may help them or a friend in need.
All resources will be circulated to a range of community groups and local organisations and services.
The packs can be found in many places including council's customer service at 22 Nolan Street, Maryborough, Maryborough and Dunolly libraries, and Maryborough District Health Service.
Mr Collins said mental health awareness was increasing across Australia and the stigma previously associated with mental ill health is decreasing.
"This is due to increasing education and discussion especially as more public figures share their experiences of ill health," he said.
The project has been initiated by Central Goldfields Shire Council with assistance from the
Central Victorian Primary Care Partnership and funding from the Victorian State Government's Community Activation and Social Isolation CASI initiative.
For more information, visit www.centralgoldfields.vic.gov.au/mentalhealthresources
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