Mental Health Month is a national event celebrated every October, that aims to improve community awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

Each year, the Mental Health Coalition of South Australia (MHCSA) coordinates a variety of events and promotional activities to help communities connect and raise awareness of the importance of mental health.

For a list of events and to register your own, visit the MHCSA website.

Get involved

Mental Health Month is an opportunity to encourage everyone in our community to talk about their mental health, check in on those we care for and help people find the resources they need.

To help promote Mental Health Awareness Month in your community, a variety of posters and resources are available to download on the MHCSA website.

Look after your wellbeing

Taking care of your mental wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

For advice and resources to help you look after yours and your family’s mental wellbeing, visit the Preventive Health SA website.

Find support

If you, or anyone you know, needs support with your mental health there is help available:

Urgent Mental Health Care Centre

Address: 215 Grenfell Street, Adelaide.
Phone: (08) 8448 9100

The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre is a free service, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Northern Adelaide Head to Health

Address: 23 Gillingham Road, Elizabeth

The Northern Adelaide Head to Health Service offers caring, friendly and helpful support for adults experiencing distress, suicidal thoughts or crisis. The service is free and open every day.

For a comprehensive list of support services, visit the mental health services page.