The 2014 Act came into effect in July 2014. It introduced new principles to support people experiencing mental illness to make and participate in treatment decision (shared decision making) and to have their views and preferences considered and respected.
HeadtoHelp supports Victorians of all ages. If your mental health is suffering because of the current pandemic, call HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212 now.
Since 14 September 2020, 15 HeadtoHelp services have been scaling-up around Victoria to support Victorians’ mental health and wellbeing.
When a person calls HeadtoHelp on 1800 595 212, an experienced mental health professional will listen and work with them to find the best ways to get the help they need.
Depending on a person’s needs, they may:
- be connected with suitable existing services
- receive care at a HeadtoHelp hub, either onsite or through telehealth
- be connected to specialist or acute mental health services, including into emergency care.
For more information about HeadtoHelp services, see how we can help.