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Who we help
Mental health support for Navy, Army and Air Force personnel, veterans & their families -
What to expect
Open Arms specialises in giving you access to free face-to-face counselling as soon as possible. We are committed to your privacy and confidentiality and will not share information with DVA without your consent. -
Confidentiality and privacy
Open Arms offers free and confidential counselling, and in some circumstances working with the DVA or ADF.
Services
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Counselling
Open Arms can provide individual, couple and family counselling to help improve your resilience, as well as enhance your mental health and wellbeing. Call 1800-011-046 for free and confidential 24/7 support. -
Treatment programs and workshops
Open Arms offers group treatment programs and educational workshops, relationship retreats, and suicide prevention workshops. -
Community and peer program
Open Arms Community and Peer Advisors have ‘lived experience’ and work collaboratively with veterans, family supports, community agencies and mental health clinicians. -
Self-help tools
These tools provide practical information and exercises for those affected by mental health or trauma to help improve wellbeing.
Signs and symptoms
There are a range of warning signs to look out for that may prevent you from being your best. If you are feeling down or anxious, or worried about what you are doing - there are things you can do, and support is available.
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For Each a Road Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the artwork of seven veteran artists was recently launched at the City of Melbourne City Library Gallery. The For Each a Road exhibition highlights the diverse talents and experiences of artists working in a range of mediums, including photography, painting, collages and linocut prints.
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Coffee and Conversations: a Positive Move for Veterans
Broadford RSL committee members are connecting local veterans through a monthly Veterans’ Breakfast.
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Meet the Melbourne office
When you reach out to us there are a number of ways we can offer support. As well as phone counselling and online programs, we have offices all over Australia staffed by people who understand the military experience. Get to know some of our Melbourne staff supporting veterans.
Open Arms for health professionals
Open Arms provides training and support to all our counsellors, to enable the ongoing delivery of high quality mental health assessment and clinical counselling for Australian veterans and their families