SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY's Shorts Day
On Friday 21st June The SHORTest day of the year clients and employees from across Mosaic participated in Shorts Day – a fundraiser for SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY
Dozens of people across Mosaic donned their shorts today – and with a top of 11° they were truly uncomfortable! (Especially those who supported clients out walking in the Huon Valley or New Norfolk!) However, it is more uncomfortable to be struggling, and not feeling like you can speak up. This day is about reminding us all that even though it is uncomfortable to have these conversations, it is important that we speak up and stay chatty.
Thank you to everyone who supported Shorts Day – by wearing shorts, donating, or just by raising awareness, talking to each other and, breaking down the stigma and being open to conversations about mental health.
Donations are open until the 12th July 2024 - click here to support
If you are struggling at the moment, we have provided links to resources to assist below.
Access Mental Health: 1800 332 388 – Mental health support, triage and referral line for all Tasmanians.
Lifeline: 13 11 14 – National crisis counselling service for people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide, or experiencing emotional or mental health issues
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 – National phone counselling services.
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 – Phone support and online chat service and links to local services
QLife: 1800 184 527 - National phone and webchat, LGBTI peer support for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings, or relationships
13YARN: 13 92 76 – National phone support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Phoenix Centre: The Phoenix Centre is a specialist mental health service for people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background. It operates as part of the Mirant Resource Centre Tasmania.
MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978 - National phone support and online counselling for men
Kids Helpline: Phone support and online counselling for young people aged 5 to 25
headspace: National online counselling service for young people
RUOK?: Resources for how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about
Health Mind - Black Dog Institute: Online easy read mental health tool for people with intellectual disability