Dedicated mental health services
We run a range of specialised, evidence-based programs to give businesses, schools, and community groups the right tools to foster better mental health outcomes and secure a safer, more successful future.
How important is mental health awareness in the workplace or classroom?
It’s a question that we love to hear – mental wellness, mental health, safety & illness are all topics that see far too little discussion. This, sadly, means that far more people than you may realise struggle alone and suffer from entirely preventable conditions. One in five Australians experience a mental health issue every year – and almost two in five in the 16-24 age bracket. How many people around you feel trapped by the silence?
Mental health awareness is critically important. Evidence-based research clearly indicates that early prevention, open discussion, and a basic proficiency in crisis response are the most effective ways to reduce the prevalence of mental health issues. Awareness is the first step in the right direction.
Programs & services to build for a better future
We see the pursuit of better mental health outcomes as a proactive way for businesses and schools to make distinct, actionable steps toward the goals they already seek. Through the powerful MHFA system and the bespoke programs and services we offer here, we help you create an environment of growth, education, openness and collaboration. The benefits of safer, supported students & team members don’t just contribute to a better a statistic – they carry throughout your organisation, allowing creativity and motivation to flourish.
Our work with you – simple, step-wise, trackable improvements to critical skills and knowledge, creates a strong foundation for talented people to grow into leaders, and helps you make reliable steps toward your goals.
Why choose The Mental Health Coach?
Experienced Facilitators
The basis of our work is informed by generations of lived experience, and so we bring much of ourselves to each course, and use our experiences as counsellors, coaches, leaders, and people to help you connect and learn.
Customised Courses
Life is messy - whether it’s time, location, learning type, or anything else - we meet you where you want to be. We prioritise accessibility, catering for in-person, remote, or unique content - we’ll make sure you get the training that’s right for you.
Welcoming & Comfortable
Mental health can be a tough topic for many people. With deep respect for both the subject material and you, we make it easier to approach with a comfortable, safe atmosphere - and we even share a laugh from time to time.
Impactful Training
In whichever way you measure your impact - we take the same perspective. From healthier workplaces, to critical skills and confident, open conversations, we’ll aim for your goals and measure the outcomes together.
Ongoing support
When we begin a relationship with you, we take the time to understand your goals and help you find the best path to reach them. From mapping out your steps to success to ongoing support for your team, we help you maximise your impact and chart the path to a resilient future.
Inclusive For All
Mental health awareness is critical for everyone - we design our services to be equally accessible regardless of your experience in life. We offer sensory aids, fidget tools, and customised courses to give you the best experience. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need.
People are unique, and so is our training
We design our training courses to cater to the wide range of needs of individual businesses, schools, and other groups, ready to customise the content and delivery to provide you with the best experience possible.
Our programs can be delivered in the way that suits you best, online, or in-person, and with the facilitator to give you the best experience. We cater to people from every background and every learning style, including fidget toys, visual aids, and a welcoming, comfortable environment to develop your skills and improve your knowledge.
Training, programs & one-on-one sessions to meet every need
Mental Health Essentials
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention
An earnest, evidence-based course to inform people and empower them to help improve mental health outcomes, covering the basics of suicide, identifying early warning signs, and providing confident, safe support for peers in need of help.
Lunch & Learn
We help you run casual open-table events to introduce basic mental health training and knowledge to your team, and build more resilience and awareness into your workplace culture.
RUOK Day Seminars
Programs to help you establish and update essential mental health awareness practices in your workplace. RUOK Day is a reminder that mental health issues are rarely visible.
Psychological Safety
Meet your physical safety practices with equally important psychological safety to protect & support the wellbeing of your team. We help you discover the risks and hazards present in your organisation, and recommend simple, actionable steps.
Personal Coaching and Counselling
Working in collaboration to deliver Mental Health First Aid and other courses to increase knowledge.
LaTrobe City Council partnered with The Mental Health Coach to equip key staff with Mental Health First Aid skills, enhancing support for colleagues and community members. After training, staff confidence in handling mental health conversations nearly doubled, benefiting even frontline roles like road maintenance teams who frequently engage with the public.