Supporting Mental Health in Central Australia

MHACA is a leading Northern Territory community-managed organisation offering psychosocial support services, NDIS services, suicide prevention programs and health promotion initiatives aimed at enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of people living in Central Australia.

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Services that we provide for individuals, groups, tennants and NDIS participants

NDIS Services

Support and resources for NDIS participants

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Individual Support Services

The Pathways to Recovery Program is a psychosocial recovery based rehabilitation program which provides one on one support to participants who live with mental health challenges and are ready to work on their own recovery.

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Group Activities & Programs

Each month the Pathways To Recovery Program produces a calendar of structured group activities which take place at the MHACA premises and other venues around town. Activities run daily from Tuesday to Friday weekly.

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Tenancy Support Program

The Tenancy Support Program is a participant-centred case management service with a focus on achieving sustainable tenancies tailored to individuals living with severe and persistent mental health issues.

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Suicide Prevention Training

Central Australia and Barkly Region

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Latest News

August Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in August include the Central Australia Women’s Legal Service (CAWLS)'s visit MHACA’s Drop-In Centre on Thursday 15 August to provide legal advice on matters that can help empower...

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July Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in July include activities during NAIDOC WEEK between Monday 8 and Sunday 13 July. The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) Foot Doctor will visit MHACA's Drop-in Centre on...

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June Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in June include Finke Night Markets on Thursday 6 and Men's Mental Health Day on Friday 14. MHACA’s Drop-In will be closed on Monday 10 June as it is a Public Holiday. Weekend...

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May Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in May include Footy 4 Life on Wednesdays, Pickleball every Thursday, the Central Australia Women Legal Service’s (CAWLS) legal information session on Thursday 123 May and...

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April Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in April include the start of Footy 4 Life on Wednesday 24 April and the Central Australia Women Legal Service's (CAWLS) legal information session on Thursday 11 April. MHACA’s Drop-In...

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March Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in March include an Easter Morning Tea on Thursday 28 March and the International Women's Day community event on Saturday 2 March. Easter Public Holidays: MHACA's Drop-In will be...

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February Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in February include Smart Eating Week between Monday 12 and Friday 16 as part of our Healthy Bodies Support Healthy Minds program. Different activities will be held during that week to...

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January Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in January include Swimming activity every Wednesday of the month, except on Join Lucinda and get some gentle exercise at the Alice Springs Town Pool. Bring your swimmers and jump in!...

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December Group Activities Calendar

Highlights in December include MHACA's Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 20 December. All participants are invited to join, just talk to a Drop-In staff member or call MHACA if you would like to...

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The Mental Health Association of Central Australia would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the country on which we live and work, the Central Arrernte people, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

We acknowledge people with a personal experience of mental health challenges and suicide, and the voices of lived experience informs the work that we do. As an inclusive organisation we celebrate people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.