Western Wellbeing Hub

A range of mental health services delivered in Port Adelaide including counselling, therapy, suicide prevention, care coordination and group programs.

Make a referral

At the Western Wellbeing Hub, we provide a range of free mental health services for children, adults, and new/expecting parents.

Our evidence-based, recovery-focused services are designed to empower individuals to develop and achieve their goals.

Our team will help you to build on your strengths and take steps toward improving your mental health and overall wellbeing.

With a wide range of services available, we make it easy to connect with support that adapts to your changing needs over time.

Services include:

  • Counselling
  • Peer coaching & navigation
  • Psychological therapy
  • Suicide prevention
  • Clinical care coordination
  • Group-based support

What to expect

  • Support from people who understand

    Talk to Peer Practitioners who have lived experience of mental health challenges and understand how you might be feeling.

  • Safe & friendly environment

    We provide a warm and friendly environment with confidential and judgement-free support.

  • Highly experienced clinicians

    Our clinicians will assess your needs and work with you to build self-management skills

  • No cost

    Mental health services at Sonder centres are free.

Our services

  • Counselling

    Short-term, targeted counselling to support you to address concerns and develop new skills to improve your wellbeing.

  • Peer coaching & navigation

    Our Peer Practitioners use their own personal experience of mental health challenges to support you to set goals, develop skills, and navigate services that best meet your needs.

  • Psychological therapy

    We offer psychological therapy for adults, children and families, and new/expecting parents. Develop new strategies to address mental health concerns and improve your wellbeing.

  • Suicide prevention

    Specialised support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Working together, we will support you to develop a plan and put strategies in place to keep you safe.

  • Clinical care coordination

    Our team will work with you and your GP to plan what services will help you most and how to access them.

  • Parenting group

    Our parenting group helps parents and carers build confidence, understand their child’s behaviour, support emotional regulation, and nurture their child’s self-esteem. Learn more

  • DBT skills group

    Our DBT skills group offers a supportive space to build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and develop practical skills to navigate life’s challenges. Learn more

Accessing the services

Am I eligible?

Western Wellbeing Hub services are for:

  • Adults (aged 16 years +)
  • Children and families (aged 0 – 11 years)
  • New or expecting parents

Who are the Western Wellbeing Hub staff?

Depending on the service you access at the Western Wellbeing Hub, you will receive support from our experienced and professional team of Mental Health Clinicians, Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Care Planners, and Peer Practitioners.

How do I access the services?

You can self-refer by completing the online referral form via the link below:

Make a referral

Alternatively, speak with your GP or health worker and ask them to make a referral on your behalf.

GPs and health professionals should send a completed Referral Form to the Head to Health Phone Service via Healthlink (EDI: adphncru) or by Fax to (08) 8121 1802, along with any relevant documentation, including Mental Health Treatment Plan, Discharge Summary, Assessments etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hear from our clients

Our recovery-focused approach

We support people living with mental health concerns to improve their wellbeing and pursue a life with meaning, hope and purpose.

We do this through:

  • Respecting your values, treatment and support preferences.
  • Focusing on and amplifying your strengths.
  • Supporting you to develop and reach personal goals and ambitions.
  • Helping you to develop self-management skills.
Young girl receiving delivering counselling

For Mental Health Emergencies Call 000

If you, or someone you are with, are hurt or need immediate support, please call 000.

Mental Health Emergencies

This service is supported by funding from the Adelaide Primary Health Network through the Australian Government’s PHN Program