Addictions
Addictions are formed when substances or behaviours become unhealthy and start to impact function levels.
Vicarious Trauma
Vicarious trauma by way of exposures to the traumatic experiences of others can erode your sense of self and change the way you view the world.
Depression
Depression is commonly experienced when prolonged and intense feelings of sadness, low mood and energy levels persists for more than 2 weeks, and it becomes difficult to function when attending to usual daily tasks.
Family breakdown and distress
Police Families are integral in supporting their loved one working in policing environments however police work may take a toll on the family unit.
Anxiety
Anxiety is the body’s natural response to a threat or perceived threat when fear, worries, concerns and apprehension about the future occupies the mind along with physical changes such as a pounding heart, or shortness of breath
New Safe Haven service for Illawarra and Shoalhaven to help those in suicidal crisis
For people who are in crises this safe haven offers a drop in centre staffed by peer workers as an alternative to attending Hospital.