Events for February 2019

Lismore & District Financial Counselling Service provides free, confidential financial counselling to people experiencing severe financial difficulties due to personal debt issues. Who is eligible? Anyone experiencing financial stress Time: Thursday 9am – 4pm, Friday 1pm – 4pm, appointments secured by calling 02 6622 2171 Services: Qualified professional staff will help: look at the options available offer support when the decision is made about which option to pursue understand the implications of these options for self and for family. Cost: Free Lismore & District Financial Counselling Service does not receive any money from banks or credit providers are able to act independently and without conflict-of-interest. Financial counsellors are accredited with the Financial Counsellors Association of New South Wales (FCAN) and hold a diploma in financial counselling. Qualified professional staff receive ongoing training and supervision to allow them to better assist people in at times of financial hardship.

NewAccess is a Beyondblue developed program, delivered by Bolton Clarke and North Coast Primary Health Network, that supports people experiencing day to day life stresses, worries and mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. The primary aim of NewAccess is to help people to learn effective self-management strategies to better manage symptoms of low mood and anxiety and thus improve their quality of life. What it entails: Six coaching sessions with a NewAccess Coach, who will work with participants to develop a program tailored to their individual needs Coaches are specifically trained and experienced using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) method Availability to see a NewAccess Coach within 1-2 weeks Service is confidential and convenient - consultations can be face-to-face, by phone, or Skype® service Coaches have a high success rate* with their clients 69.29% Who is eligible? Anyone over 12 years of age living on the North Coast who is experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and depression, who is not already accessing another Mental Health Professional (to avoid confusing treatments). You do not need a GP referral or Medicare card. Location: Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre on Fridays 9am-4pm. We also offer phone and Skype appointments for people living on the North Coast on other weekdays. Cost: FREE How to refer? To book an appointment please contact the NewAccess Intake Officer on 1800 010 630 or via email newaccess@newaccessprogram.com.au during business hours. You can also find additional information and videos about the program here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/newaccess-program/ *Of the1,107 clients who were […]