R U OK? Day at EMPHN

We were thrilled to be invited to present on the After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service (AHMHNS) at the Eastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) R U OK? Day lunch on Thursday 12 September.

With around 40 attendees, the room was filled with positive energy and strong support for the continuation of this crucial program. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the importance of mental health support in our community.

We'd like to congratulate our healthAbility team members for their outstanding contributions and thank Susan Rice, Tony McKinnon, and Jo Ong from EMPHN for their support.

For those who couldn’t join us, the AHMHNS provides support for individuals dealing with mild to moderate mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, and grief, during hours when other services are limited. 

The service offers a compassionate ear, guidance on next steps, recommendations for ongoing support, and follow-up to ensure continued care. You can reach out to our Mental Health Nurses for free, with no appointment necessary, by calling 1300 003 509 or visiting us in person at 36 Wellington Road, Box Hill, Victoria.

Our team is here to help from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm on weekdays and 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm on weekends and public holidays. 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact 000 or Lifeline at 13 11 14. 

The After Hours Mental Health Nursing Service is funded by the Australian Government through the Eastern Melbourne PHN under the Primary Health Network program.