About this service
The CARES4Me program provides an emotional support and referral service where our callers are matched to trained, empathetic, and non-judgmental volunteers who can provide them with a safe listening space. The same volunteer will call you each week for up to 1 hour to provide consistent support.
This service may help:
- Provide you with space to share about challenges related to anxiety
- Provide practical evidence-based strategies to help you cope
- Connect you with appropriate referral options to additional services
Service for
Parents
People with a diagnosed mental health condition
Carers (family, friends, professional carers)
Anyone in need
Cost
Free
Age group
18 years and over
Availability
Mon-Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Duration
Service over multiple sessions (e.g. online course)
Engagement
Supported by a trained provider, Supported by trained peer worker
Guidelines
This service is currently being clinically evaluated by Victoria University