Mental Health Commission

About

Official Facebook page of the WA Mental Health Commission. We cannot provide counselling through this page. In an emergency call 000 or find a service at www.mhc.wa.gov.au/getting-help

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If you need immediate assistance for a mental health, alcohol or other drug issue call an ambulance on 000.

The Mental Health Commission is the WA State Government agency responsible for planning and purchasing services and programs to improve the lives of people affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug problems.

The MHC delivers a range of direct alcohol and drug rehabilitation services. We do not provide direct mental health services. We fund public health services and non-government organisations to provide mental health services and support programs.

Our vision is for a community that experiences minimal alcohol and other-drug related harms and optimal mental health.

This Facebook page is for people to find out more about the Western Australian Mental Health Commission (MHC) as well as hosting debate and discussion about important issues related to mental health, alcohol and other drug problem. Our Facebook Page is monitored 9am – 5pm AWST, Mon-Fri except public holidays.

Importantly, please be aware that this page is not a counselling service – If you need assistance for an alcohol or other drug issue please call the Alcohol and Drug Support Line on (08) 9442 5000 or 1800 198 024 (country-callers toll free) or for mental health assistance call Mi Networks on 1800 985 944. If you need immediate assistance for a mental health, alcohol or other drug issue call an ambulance on 000.

We are keen to engage in conversations with the WA community to raise public awareness of mental wellbeing; promote social inclusion; address the stigma and discrimination affecting people with mental health problems and reduce the impact of problems associated with alcohol and other drug use in Western Australia.

We value collaboration, respect, enthusiasm, excellence, innovation and integrity and want our Facebook page to be a place where people can share comments in a safe and respectful environment.

When commenting on this page, we ask that you follow our 'Terms of use' guidelines below. Please do not post messages that contain:

• Anything that could be considered prejudicial, off-topic, inflammatory, repetitive, offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, denigrating or otherwise inappropriate;
• Swearing, or abusive, racist, homophobic or sexist remarks or obscenities or sexually explicit comments or material;
• Personal attacks against other users, members of the public or MHC staff;
• Vigilante or 'call to action' comments;
• Personal or sensitive information about others. Divulging any personal information on others can be distressing for them and their family members;
• Links to other Facebook pages, any non-government or off-topic pages; or
• Any content or links that are unlawful, or may defame, discriminate, offend, interfere with privacy or infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights.

Any comment deemed to fit under these definitions will be removed.

Users found to be engaging in any of the above activity may be banned from this page.

If you would like to report an inappropriate comment for us to review, please send us a private message.

Mission

To be a respected leader in commissioning, providing and partnering in the delivery of:
• Prevention programs;
• Person centred treatment, services and supports for people in our community affected by mental health, alcohol and other drug issues; and
• Evidence-based policy, research and system reforms.