General FAQs
What does Mental Health Victoria (MHV) do?
Is MHV part of the Victorian Government?
Can MHV help me with my mental health issue?
Can MHV refer me to a mental health service provider?
Who are MHV's associates?
Can I become an associate of MHV?
Training FAQs
What training does Mental Health Victoria offer?
Who can access training?
How much is training?
Can I train online?
How do I register for a course?
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
General FAQs
What does Mental Health Victoria (MHV) do?
Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health in Victoria. We specialise in
Is MHV part of the Victorian Government?
MHV is not a government agency. Part of our funding is received via government grants. However, MHV is an independent body that represents the needs of its associates and constituents including mental health peaks, service providers, mental health service consumers, carers and families.
Can MHV help me with my mental health issue?
MHV is not a mental health service provider. If you need direct assistance click here to find the service best suited to your needs. If your safety or the safety of others is at risk, contact emergency services on 000 (24 hours).
Can MHV refer me to a mental health service provider?
MHV cannot give service referrals. Please refer to our mental health support page to find the service best suited to your needs and contact them directly, or talk to your GP. For emergency assistance please call 000 (24 hours).
Who are MHV’s associates?
Our associates include peak bodies, service providers and membership organisations that represent the mental health needs of Victorians, either directly or indirectly.
Can I become an associate of MHV?
Associateship is open to any organisation that operates within, or intersects with, the mental health system. For information on how to become an associate please visit our associateship page.
But I’m not an organisation, I’m just one person. Can I still become an associate?
Any individual over the age of 18 with an interest in mental health can become a Mental Health Victoria Supporter, receiving the same benefits as an organisational associate. For information on how to become a supporter please visit our associateship page.
Training FAQs
What training does Mental Health Victoria offer?
MHV offers a range of courses for people working in or around the mental health sector, and beyond. We offer introductory courses which are suitable to those first entering the mental health field, and skills-based courses which are suited to the mental health workforce.
Different courses cover:
Head to our training calendar for more information.
MHV also offers Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health First Aid, both of which provide vital skills for people outside of the mental health sector.
Who can access training?
Anyone may register for a course with MHV. Look at the individual course info to find out the recommended experience level for each course.
How much is training?
Course costs vary depending on the length of course and student status. We offer discounts to MHV associates and students who hold concession cards.
Can I train online?
Our courses are presented either online or at our head office, 136 Exhibition St, Melbourne. The location of each course is listed on the training calendar.
How do I register for a course?
Registering for a course is easy: Just visit the registration page and fill in your details.
I have more questions. Who do I contact?
Contact our friendly team at learning@mhvic.org.au with all your questions.
