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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

You do not have to face it alone.

Professional, compassionate and culturally sensitive support for people navigating trauma, distress and periods of instability.

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Support for your mental health

Our services range from prevention and community education to psychological support, therapeutic groups and practical assistance.

Psychology support

Short-to-medium-term psychological support for adults in the NSW Jewish community. No referral, Mental Health Care Plan or payment is required. Eligibility is assessed at intake. The Psychology Centre accepts self-referrals only.

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Therapeutic groups

Small, supportive groups for adults in the Jewish community experiencing stress, uncertainty or emotional strain.

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Art therapy

Small, supportive art therapy groups for people experiencing distress or feeling overwhelmed.

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Music therapy

Small, supportive music therapy groups for people experiencing distress or feeling overwhelmed.

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Casework

Practical support, referrals and advocacy to help individuals and families navigate complex systems and find assistance.

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Financial reimbursement pathways

Help to navigate reimbursement assistance, including the Victims Support Scheme, Bondi Beach Victim Recovery Payment and Home Affairs Bondi Grant.

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A more connected, informed community

Mental health and suicide prevention training helps build awareness and pathways to support. Courses include Mental Health First Aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Older Person Mental Health First Aid and Conversations about Suicide. See current events for dates and availability.

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Brave Talks

Founded by JewishCare and JCA The Choice Foundation, Brave Talks offers a safe, trauma-informed space for people to share their stories and reduce stigma. Contact the team if you would like to learn about becoming a speaker.

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How to get started

Refer yourself

Our Psychology Centre accepts self-referrals only. We cannot process a Psychology Centre referral submitted on behalf of another person.

Expect a response

A member of the team will respond within 2 business days to discuss next steps. This is not an immediate-response service.

Discuss eligibility and support

Eligibility for psychology support is assessed at intake. The team will discuss your needs and suitable next steps.

Let’s talk about your next step.

For a confidential discussion, call our team or complete the enquiry form.

The form opens on JewishCare’s existing website. The team will respond within 2 business days.

Phone hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–4pm.

Plain-language summary

This is a plain-language summary. It is not a formally reviewed Easy Read version. For help understanding this information, call 1300 133 660.

Mental Health

  • We offer mental health support.
  • Psychology support is for adults in the NSW Jewish community. It is short-to-medium-term and has no cost. You do not need a referral or Mental Health Care Plan. We check eligibility when you contact us.
  • You must ask for Psychology Centre support for yourself. The team will respond within 2 business days.
  • JewishCare is not a crisis service. In a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
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