Mental Health and Wellbeing

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme supports individuals and families to improve their emotional wellbeing, build confidence, strengthen relationships, develop life skills, and overcome personal barriers to participation and self-reliance.

Through consultations, support groups, life skills development, family support, substance abuse interventions, and referral networks, we help people build resilience, discover hope, and move toward healthier and more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer

Wellbeing Consultations

One-on-one consultations provide a safe space to discuss personal challenges, identify goals, and explore pathways toward improved wellbeing.

Support may include:

• Personal development support
• Goal setting and life planning
• Confidence building
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Guidance and referrals

Counselling and Professional Referrals

Where specialist support is required, we help individuals access appropriate services through our network of volunteers and partner organisations.

Referrals may include:

• Social work support
• Counselling services
• Psychological services
• Rehabilitation services
• Occupational therapy services
• Health and wellbeing services

Support Groups

Support groups create opportunities for connection, encouragement, learning, and mutual support.

Groups may focus on:

• Personal wellbeing
• Life challenges
• Personal growth
• Recovery and support
• Family wellbeing

Substance Abuse Support

We work with individuals and families affected by substance abuse through prevention, referral, recovery support, and reintegration assistance.

Support may include:

• Substance abuse awareness
• Early identification and intervention
• Family support and guidance
• Rehabilitation referrals
• Recovery support
• Reintegration support
• Referrals to AA and NA groups

Life Skills Development

We provide practical life skills that help individuals manage everyday challenges and participate more successfully in work, family, and community life.

Topics may include:

• Self-confidence and self-esteem
• Emotional regulation
• Communication skills
• Stress management
• Decision making
• Goal setting
• Healthy relationships
• Personal responsibility

Family Support

Families often face challenges that affect the wellbeing of everyone in the household.

Support may include:

• Family wellbeing consultations
• Parenting guidance
• Household support planning
• Referrals to specialist services

Who Can Access This Programme?

This programme is open to:

• Individuals facing personal or emotional challenges
• Families requiring support and guidance
• Individuals experiencing low confidence or self-esteem
• Individuals affected by substance abuse
• Development Clients referred through the Development Helpdesk
• Individuals seeking access to specialist support services

How This Programme Supports Development

Many people face personal barriers that make it difficult to participate fully in employment, enterprise development, training, family life, and community activities.

This programme helps individuals build the confidence, resilience, wellbeing, and life skills needed to participate more successfully in other Sunshine Life Centre opportunities.

Partner Referrals

We work closely with psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation centres, support groups, health professionals, and community organisations.

Where additional support is needed, we help connect individuals and families to the most appropriate services available.

Community Support Network

AA meetings hosted at the Centre
NA meetings hosted at the Centre
Rehabilitation referrals
Family support
Professional referral network

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