Western Wellbeing Hub

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

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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

Is the Western Wellbeing Hub right for me?

Western Wellbeing Hub services are available for:

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

Our services are generally suitable for people who:

  • Are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of mental health concerns or emotional distress.
  • Would benefit from short-term support, including counselling, psychological therapy, care planning, peer coaching, suicide prevention or group programs.
  • Are generally able to engage in appointments and day-to-day activities, with some support where needed.
  • Are seeking support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood, adjustment difficulties, parenting challenges, life changes or building strategies to improve wellbeing.
  • Are not currently receiving psychological therapy for the same concern through another service, or are seeking to transition their care to Western Wellbeing Hub.

How do I access the services?

You can self-refer by completing the online referral form via the link below. Alternatively, ask your GP or health worker to make a referral on your behalf.

Make a referral

GPs and health professionals can also make referrals via our online referral form. Alternatively, send a referral letter and any relevant information e.g. Mental Health Treatment Plan to the Medicare Mental Health Phone Service via HealthLink (EDI: adphncru) or fax (08 8121 1802), or to us directly via HealthLink (EDI: sonderau) or fax (08 8252 9433).

Contact us

For more information, contact us via phone (08) 8209 0790 or email info@sonder.net.au.

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 know is experiencing a life-threatening situation, please call Emergency Services on 000.

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, you can visit Safe Haven or Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre instead of the Emergency Department.

Mental Health Emergencies

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