Mental illness can affect anyone within our community, across all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. People who speak English as a second language or are a part of a cultural minority can be particularly vulnerable when faced with the challenges of mental illness due to feelings of isolation and not knowing where to turn for help.

Redland City residents recovering from a mental illness can now stay closer to home and their loved ones following the opening of Bayside Community Care Unit (CCU) today.

People with a lived experience of mental illness are being recruited in the Redlands to support others walking a similar path.

A new designated driver program for the Brisbane South area was launched today by Metro South Health’s Addiction Services and the Liquor Industry Action Group – South West Brisbane.