The Side by Side program provides tailored, locally relevant and culturally responsive low intensity mental health support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
ProActive Psychology delivers the program for people experiencing mild mental health concerns, including concerns linked to difficult life situations or emerging health issues.
The program provides support which considers each person’s cultural, language and individual needs, particularly where mainstream mental health services may not be accessible or suitable.
What will the program include?
Side by Side provides six free, one-on-one sessions of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy for people experiencing mild mental health concerns.
The program provides structured mental health support and helps participants develop practical ways to manage their mental health and respond to challenges in their everyday lives.
ProActive Psychology provides support based on each participant’s individual circumstances, cultural background and language needs.
Support is available in Arabic, Vietnamese, Spanish and other languages. ProActive Psychology can also arrange a free interpreter if needed.
Who is the Side by Side program for?
The Side by Side program is for people aged 16 and older from culturally and linguistically diverse communities who live in South Western Sydney and are experiencing mild mental health concerns.
The program may be suitable for people who experience cultural or language barriers to accessing mainstream mental health services, or whose cultural, language or individual needs are not met by mainstream services.
The service can provide culturally appropriate support, including access to bilingual workers or interpreting services where needed.
How to access
Individuals can access the service through self-referral, GP referral or referral from another service. No Medicare care needed.
Visit proactivepsychology.com.au/for-adults or call 9727 7752 to get started.
ProActive Psychology provides confidential, face-to-face support in Bankstown and Fairfield and telehealth support across South Western Sydney.
Commissioned provider details
Face-to-face locations: Bankstown and Fairfield
Telehealth: Available across South Western Sydney
