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We're making space for complex mental health

SANE is for people with recurring, persistent or complex mental health issues and trauma, and for their families, friends and communities.

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Help us change lives and create brighter futures

By supporting SANE you are helping more people living with complex mental conditions to access free digital and telehealth support services.

    How can we help?

    I need support for myself or someone else

    I want to learn about mental health

    I want to get involved

    Find the level of support that works for you.

    Join the SANE community forums.

    Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support.

    Attend weekly and monthly community events.

    We’re free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

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    Welcome and getting started

    Welcome newcomers! Learn about the forums, introduce yourself, and ask questions.

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    Events and updates

    Access Forums news and events including group chats, webinars and other special events. 

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    Receive individual guidance and support with your mental health recovery

    Our guided recovery program is unique in that it provides additional one-on-one support centred around a personalised mental health recovery plan, and co-ordinated with other mental health supports - both within and outside of the SANE community.

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    Explore mental health recovery at your own pace

    RecoveryClub provides free evidence-based resources, empowering information, and a supportive community to help you manage your mental health and work towards your recovery goals at your pace.

    Real stories from people like you

    We’ve asked people affected by complex mental health issues to share their stories.

    'I’d originally been diagnosed and treated for depression ten years before, so I knew what was happening, but that didn’t make it any easier to cope with. I knew I needed help, but I didn’t have an...
    Challenging stereotypes of masculinity As a SANE Peer Ambassador, I’m so proud to be part of a national network of nearly 100 people who all share a common goal of reducing stigma and discriminati...
    Fame, change and isolation If there’s a central theme to the last five years for Cameron, it’s change. He’s changed perspectives: there was a time when a diagnosis of schizophrenia eighteen years...
    Growing up, I played a lot of sport and had a very big and loving family. But I began feeling overwhelmed by the world and where I’d fit in. When you’re in your own mind as a kid, you think that e...
    When I first started talking to people about having borderline personality disorder, it was hard to open up. I was trying to ‘be a man’ about it, and not show my emotions. It was usually at a party...
    I’ve always had a strong sense of identity and am quite strong willed. I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 27, because I was so resistant to seeking help. I eventually found a psychologist because thing...
    A few years ago I attended an OCD support group where people would discuss their symptoms and talk about how they were going. One regular often had trouble explaining himself to the group. He would...
    My mental health toolbox I am not bipolar. I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis and my identity are linked only in so far as experiencing mental illness has contributed to my personal growth. My...
    Finding my voice The most effective tool I have is my voice. Speaking out when things are troubling should never be ignored or disrespected. All of our experiences are valid and hold powerful emot...
    When I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia at 18, I thought that I’d be sitting in a room for the rest of my life. I thought that I wasn’t going to be able to do anything I wanted to do. I felt so hop...

      We celebrate diversity

      SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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      Our impact: 2024

      9,513

      Calls to the SANE Support Line

      24,410

      SANE service appointments

      1,100,000

      Posts on SANE Community Forums

      6,800

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      Keep up with the latest news and updates

      19 Feb, 2025
      SANE was immensely proud to announce the launch of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the SANE Team25 Conference in Melbourne. 
      23 Jan, 2025

      The resignation of public sector psychiatrists in NSW is a serious threat to the state's mental health system, with devastating consequences for those with mental illness. This mass departure highlights the fragile state of our mental health infrastructure and the urgent need for comprehensive reform. 

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