Mental Health Services Hervey Bay & Maryborough
Welcome to Fraser Coast Mental Health
We're here to help you find the Maryborough and Hervey Bay mental health support you need. Let's start by understanding how we can help you today.
I’m looking for a social or support group
Connect with community groups, peer support, and social activities
I need to talk to someone
Find counselling services, therapists, and mental health professionals in Hervey Bay.
Immediate & Crisis Support
Get immediate help from emergency services and crisis support
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Search our directory or browse by category to find the mental health support services you need.
Featured Local Resource
Discover trusted mental health services and support groups in the Hervey Bay and Maryborough community.
Better Connect
Better Connect offers free mental health, psychosocial, alcohol and other drugs, early intervention and suicide prevention services to people in Central Queensland, Wide Bay, and Sunshine Coast regions.
Latest Articles
Educational articles, community updates, and practical tips for mental health and wellbeing.
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Family & Friends vital to mental health recovery
For more than 50 years, Richmond Fellowship Queensland (RFQ) has walked alongside individuals experiencing mental health challenges, providing compassionate, tailored support to strengthen wellbeing across communities. Now, RFQ has created a new program for those who are often unseen in the recovery journey – carers. The newly launched Family & Friends program supports family members…
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How to Access Free Local Mental Health Support in Australia
Are you feeling constantly stressed or overwhelmed? Maybe you are dealing with depression, trauma, or suicidal thoughts? You might even be very worried about a friend or family member. If so, don't worry. Help is available. Whatever your concerns, accessing local mental health help is easier than ever in Australia. So, it is not something…
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Common Ground Collective: Building Connection, One Sunrise at a Time
When Common Ground Collective launched in Hervey Bay, it wasn’t the beginning of something entirely new — it was the evolution of a grassroots movement built on connection, movement, and lived experience. Founded by local community member Kopje Lush, the initiative grew from what was originally known as Project Mateship — a men’s mental health…
Read more >Connecting Our Community to the Right Support
Welcome to Fraser Coast Mental Health, a dedicated online platform designed to make it easier for individuals, families, carers, and service providers to navigate the mental health landscape across our region. Mental health affects every one of us, and knowing where to turn—especially in times of need—can make all the difference. Our mission is simple: to connect people with the right mental health organisations in hervey bay and Maryborough at the right time.
The Fraser Coast is home to a wide range of mental health professionals, community organisations, peer networks, and wellbeing services. Until now, finding the right fit could feel overwhelming. Fraser Coast Mental Health brings these services together in one place, offering a clear, accessible, and up-to-date mapping of what’s available locally.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, supporting someone you care about, or looking to better understand the services in our region, this platform guides you through options ranging from counselling and crisis support to youth services, drug and alcohol support, community programs, and prevention initiatives. Each listing highlights key information so you can compare services, understand what they offer, and take the next step with confidence.
Beyond service connecting, we aim to build a more informed and compassionate community. Our Education Hub shares practical information, mental health insights, local stories, and evidence-based resources to help reduce stigma and encourage early help-seeking. By strengthening awareness and connection, we help create a healthier, more resilient Fraser Coast.
Fraser Coast Mental Health exists to support you—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Explore the site, learn what’s available, and discover the pathways that can help you or someone close to you feel supported, empowered, and understood.
Are You a Mental Health Provider?
Join the Fraser Coast Mental Health Hub. It connects people in need with mental health services in Maryborough and Hervey Bay.
- Free listing in our community directory
- Connect with the Fraser Coast community
- Reach people actively seeking mental health support
- Simple registration process
Listings are reviewed to ensure quality and relevance to the Fraser Coast community.
