The Western NSW Primary Health Network (WNSW PHN) is proud to partner with the Benevolent Society, supporting the Rural Youth Mental Health (RYMH) program. This program provides positive support for vulnerable young people and their families and carers, through its early intervention mental health services.

Early intervention supports vulnerable people to manage issues before they reach a crisis point. The RYMH has shared a case study of a 15-year-old First Nations Young person who was referred into the program in 2023.

The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program (CPS) is a non-clinical, community-based support program for people living with severe mental illness.

The CPS Program connects clients with a non-clinical recovery coach who supports clients to identify and achieve their goals and reconnect to the things they love. The team provides one-on-one coaching and works in partnership with family members and carers (where possible).

1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, which is around 100,000 Australian parents each year.