Stress Less in the Plaza 2024

Over 500 people attended Stress Less in the Plaza on Friday, October 11, and learnt more about how to support their mental health and wellbeing. Attendees enjoyed a dance fit session, free massages, live music, arts and crafts, and other fun activities. 14 local organisations hosted stalls and shared information about the supports people in Mpartnwe/Alice Springs can access.
A special thank you to Kumalie Kngwarraye for the Welcome to Country, Northern Territory PHN, Plaza Wellbeing Centre, Foodbank SA & Central Australia, Reclink Australia, Alice Springs Town Council, Alice Plaza, 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm – Alice Springs & Tennant Creek and to stakeholders and community members who came and stressed less with us.
Stress Less in the Plaza is the feature event of Mental Health Week. It is organised by MHACA, with the support of partner organisations, the Northern Territory PHN, and Alice Plaza.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about suicide and may be distressing.

MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service โ€” a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.

๐Ÿ’š What is the NT Aftercare Service?
Itโ€™s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.

๐Ÿ’š For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.

๐Ÿ’š How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.

Support may include:
โ€ข Safety planning
โ€ข Help to make or attend appointments
โ€ข Referrals to clinical or community services
โ€ข A wellness and recovery plan
โ€ข Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)

๐Ÿ“ฉ Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24โ€“48 hours (weekdays).

๐Ÿšจ Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someoneโ€™s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.

Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au
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TRIGGER WARNING: This post contains information about suicide and may be distressing.
MHACA delivers the NT Aftercare Service โ€” a free, voluntary and non-clinical program for non-Indigenous adults (18+) living in Alice Springs who have experienced a suicidal crisis.
๐Ÿ’š What is the NT Aftercare Service?
Itโ€™s a 3-month program offering inclusive, flexible and person-centred support. We welcome people from all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities and the LGBTQIA+ community.
๐Ÿ’š For First Nations people:
A dedicated Aftercare Program is available through Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. Both services work closely together to ensure safe and culturally appropriate referrals.
๐Ÿ’š How we support you
Our team meets people where they are, focusing on safety, connection and recovery. Grounded in lived experience, our approach is based on respect, compassion and genuine care.
Support may include:
โ€ข Safety planning
โ€ข Help to make or attend appointments
โ€ข Referrals to clinical or community services
โ€ข A wellness and recovery plan
โ€ข Regular check-ins by phone, text or in person (your choice)
๐Ÿ“ฉ Referrals
With verbal or written consent, referrals can be made by phone or email. We aim to respond within 24โ€“48 hours (weekdays).
๐Ÿšจ Important
The NT Aftercare Service is not a crisis service.
If someoneโ€™s life is in immediate danger, please call 000 or go directly to the hospital.
Contact the NT Aftercare Service at MHACA:
0447 884 324
recovery@mhaca.org.au
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