A number of mental health and counselling support services are available for communities across western Victoria impacted by the recent fires and floods in the region.
Anyone directly impacted by or feeling stressed or anxious as a result of the fire or flood events can choose to access either local or statewide services best suited to their needs.
Contact details for services can be found on the following pages:
- Counselling and Mental Health Services – Wimmera Grampians
- Counselling and Mental Health Services – Colac, Otways and Great Ocean Road
- Counselling and Mental Health Services – Ballarat and Surrounds
- Counselling and Mental Health Services – Golden Plains
A reminder that State Government Emergency relief payments are available for eligible people affected by the recent fires. More information including how to apply for the payments is available from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website: January 2026 fires | DFFH Services
In addition, the State Government has announced Community Recovery Hubs have been set up in bushfire affected areas. Read the Premier’s media release for further details: New Recovery Measures For Fire-Affected Communities | Premier