Book a Helping Hands Session
Helping Hands is a free, peer-led mental health support program for young Muslims in Melbourne.
You meet one-on-one with a trained volunteer helpgiver in a safe, private space for a 30-minute conversation. You will be paired with a help giver of the same gender (i.e., brothers with brothers and sisters with sisters).
Your Help Giver will:
- Listen without judgement
- Help you talk through what’s going on
- Support you in thinking through next steps
- Connect you to professional services if needed
Arrival and Welcome
When you arrive, your Help Giver will greet you and introduce themselves.
Session Overview
The Help Giver will explain how the session will be structured and what to expect.
30-Minute Discussion
You will have 30 minutes of uninterrupted time to talk with the Help Giver about your concerns.
Guided Conversation
The Help Giver will facilitate the discussion, helping you explore your thoughts and feelings.
Referrals and Next Steps
If needed, the Help Giver will provide referrals for further mental health support.
