Pivot Support Services in Albany, Western Australia | Mental health service

Pivot Support Services

Locality: Albany, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9842 9699

Address: 121 Aberdeen Street 6330 Albany, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.pivotsupport.com.au

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24.01.2022 TODAY 10/10 is World Mental Health Day... ask the questions to give help and seek help - not just today but every day.

24.01.2022 WOW - these will certainly go a long way to keeping some of our community clients warm and dry over these crisp, chilly nights. A big THANK YOU to the kindhearted person who donated these swags to us at Pivot, how good it is to consider those less fortunate and doing it tough.

24.01.2022 Its Thankful Thursday! Whilst there are so many things we can be thankful for everyday, some of the small ones are the gorgeous indoor plants we have in our offices here at Pivot. A little bit of outside helping us stay peaceful inside

23.01.2022 Pivot's gorgeous mascot Steve meeting up with Deb and Teesh from Doralane Pastries. Doralanes donates fantastic, yummy food items to Pivot regularly and helps us provide good food to people in need. A heartfelt thankyou to Management and staff for working together with us in helping support the Great Southern.

23.01.2022 Pivot attended SafeTalk training this week. Discussing how to have a conversation with someone who might be at risk of suicide. COVID 19 has brought it's own challenges and Pivot want you to reach out for help if you are struggling. Any young person these days knows how hard it can be in the online world, dealing with cyber bullies and maintaining meaningful relationships this day and age AND during a pandemic. Come and see us, DM us or give us a call.

21.01.2022 MONDAYITIS?. If things are overwhelming you, or you have been affected by Covid-19 come in and see us at Pivot we may be able to help. We are open 5 days a week 10AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM

21.01.2022 Curious about how Pivot may be able to assist you through Covid? Check out our new Covid brochure for more information or come in and see us at our office.

21.01.2022 Its #loveyourpetsday ! Here at Pivot we all love our pets and understand that they are more than just animals, they are best friends, support workers, sources of entertainment and great comfort. Here are some pics of staff pets at their cutest

21.01.2022 Great to meet up with Rebecca and brief her on our work

20.01.2022 WOW... look at these lovely works some very generous souls in our community have donated to Pivot, to assist those in need. Donations like these really warm the head... but they also warm the heart and soul of the recipients and others. Thank you so much to all those who have made donations through the year - be it toiletries, rugs, beanies or meals, it really warms our hearts knowing there are such lovely people out there.

20.01.2022 From Darkness to Light is a community event being held for those who are bereaved by suicide. Come down to the Albany Town Square September 10th 2020 6.30PM for a shared moment of remembrance and support World Suicide Prevention Day. Trained support people will be in attendance.

20.01.2022 We NEED your help! Drop-off points: Pivot office -121 Aberdeen St, Albany or Barker Resource Centre, Lowood Rd Mt Barker If you were homeless... where would you store your belongings - you may have just a few things, but how can you keep them safe? Pivot Support are seeking your assistance to help those in need. Do you have any wheeled luggage bags or backpack/rucksack bags in good usable condition? What about an old phone that is still in working order? It could be the very thing that connects someone disadvantaged to get a job interview... contact or be contactable with loved ones. Donations of these items in good condition are always welcome at Pivot.

19.01.2022 Ikhwan Food Van would like to invite you to our PAY as YOU WISH buffet this Thursday 10th September 11:00am until 8:00pm. To show our appreciation to the town o...f Katanning that has always supported our business and to unite the community with wonderful food! "Eat to your hearts content pay from the goodness of your heart"

19.01.2022 Thanks Shelter W.A. for some great information, easy to understand, all in one article.

19.01.2022 NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week begins soon. Support a great local event and head down to the Museum of the Great Southern Co-Op Building for a sausage sizzle and look at some amazing exhibits. Museum of the Great Southern

17.01.2022 A BIG shout out to the knitting group associated with the 17th National Caravan Clubs Rally, who have been down at Centennial oval from 14th - 22nd October. Over the last three years they have had busy fingers clicking away to help those in need. Pivot Support would like to thank you so much for the lovely items you donated to assist local people in need. You looked so well organised, with lots of fun things to do, we hope you enjoyed your visit to Albany.

16.01.2022 Pivot Support Services are excited to announce a new Fundraising Photo Exhibition which coincides with two important events: (1) Homelessness Awareness Week, and, (2) the emergence of Springtime in the South West - Ah... yes, we're getting in early but many of our gorgeous wildflower are out already. We are very appreciative and thank Bakers Food and Fuel for their continued support of our fundraising events. Head out to Bakers Junction for a look and we hope you enjoy. You can help boost our Homelessness Fund by making a purchase or simply by donating directly via any bank using the PayID: [email protected]

15.01.2022 Thankyou Albany & Regional Volunteer Service such a great service!

15.01.2022 HOMELESSNESS WEEK SLEEPOUT - hosted by ACF: It was all happening in the Town Square last night. Was so good to see enthusiastic support for this fundraising event. With the cold and the rain, it certainly helped to impress upon us the reality of some difficulties those who are homeless endure. Yet, they dont have the luxury of the open fires, the companionship of many friends and colleagues and the knowledge that its only for one night this is the reality they endure day after day, night after night and for some its ongoing year after year. All funds raised goes to assist those in need in practical ways i.e. the provision of swags, blankets, beanies and other useful items. Pivot also assist with advocacy for Housing, Centrelink, assistance with filling in forms etc.

15.01.2022 Wow... we'd like to say a big THANK YOU to Ray & Ros Gerovich at Bakers Food and Fuel for their ongoing support of our fundraising efforts. Our last exhibition raised $600 with 100% of that going to assist local people in need. We thank you too for your support and hope you enjoy the new exhibition. Please share to help spread the word. Thank you. :)

15.01.2022 Needing to buy a gift or just like viewing things unique to our South West area? Head out to Bakers Junction Food and Fuel (46458 South Coast Hwy, King River) and check out our fundraising Exhibition - it's on now and until further notice.

15.01.2022 UPDATED EDIT: Thank you to all the lovely people who have shared and those who have donated items. :) You are amazing!!! We have updated to show the most needed items as of this morning so please review the list and have a most wonderful day. :) We are looking for your assistance. If you are able to help out, that would be very much appreciated. Please share to help up spread the word. Thank you so much for helping to support our community. Drop Off: to our office, The Centre 121 Aberdeen Street, (cnr Serpentine & Aberdeen St) opening hours 10 AM - 12 and 1 PM - 3 PM. Outside of these hours please phone - 9842 9699

15.01.2022 Pivot would like you to meet our awesome mascot Steve! Steve helps us collect donations of food sometimes when he's not busy living his best life digging holes, visiting friends and being super cute. Do you have an amazing support animal in your life? Share a picture of your fantastic pet and let us know how they support you - Steve would love to see them

15.01.2022 Go the MO - Rod and Tom. Hope you raise plenty of funds and awareness.

13.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day! As we celebrate World Kindness Day, Pivot invites you to look for ways to make kindness the norm in your daily life.

13.01.2022 3 weeks to go 2 awesome new sponsors 1 event bringing the community together Thank you to our two new sponsors - the amazing crews at BodyCare Health Club... & @mrsippybar who will both be provide a heart starter to your morning walk with us (just in different ways). How is that you say? Sign up to find out and walk with us on the 4th of October. Amanda Winchester #acfwa #gettingtogethertogive #mrsippy #bodycare #walkwithme #amazingalbany #mrsippy #theamazingsouthcoast #coffeeislife #activealbany #headspace

13.01.2022 Come and join our team! We have 2 positions available at Pivot Support Services. Please see the details below.

13.01.2022 ITS EUROVISION!! Thanks Albany Pride for putting on this event looks like a great afternoon of Eurovision GOLD #eurovision2021

12.01.2022 Our guys having a BALL at Musical Bingo - a fundraising initiative held at the White Star for Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre. It was a great event with everyone having loads of fun... hopefully plenty of $$$$ raised to help the centre - they provide a great service to the community.

12.01.2022 IT'S #No Dirty Dishes Day Here at Pivot we have a clean sink thanks to our great team, what does your sink at work look like? How do you get your family to help wash up? Throw us your best tips!

12.01.2022 Have you been affected by Corona Virus? If you or your family are finding things hard as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic come and have a yarn with one of our friendly professional staff. There may be ways we can assist you. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 10AM - 12PM and 1PM - 3PM

10.01.2022 There are some wonderful people out there... A Truckie from Perth was travelling through and stopped at Bakers Food and Fuel - saw our exhibition and said he'd love to have bought a photo but with walls at home already taken up with family photo's had nowhere to hang anything else. So he asked if he may leave a donation to Pivot as he really wanted to help out. Well, thank you Sir, your donation is well appreciated - it helps us provide swags for homeless people and certainly warms their hearts.

10.01.2022 We're excited to be partnering with FanForce Films for the NAIDOC Virtual Indigenous Film Festival,: Films include: In My Own Words - 11th November 7pm AEST Th...e Song Keepers - 12th November 7pm AEST The Flood - 13th November 7pm AEST Wik Vs Queensland - 14th November 7pm AEST Westwind: Djalu's Legacy - 15th November 7pm AEST For more information check out: https://www.fanforcetv.com/categories/viffnaidoc2020

10.01.2022 Pivot is celebrating the beginning of NAIDOC Week! This amazing, moving poster -Shape of Land- has been designed by Tyrown Waigana, proud Noongar and Saibai Islander and one of Western Australia's best new emerging artists. National NAIDOC

09.01.2022 Today is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (FASDAY) - raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol and pregnancy. Staff at Pivot have put on their red shoes in support! #FASDAY

09.01.2022 We have an ongoing photographic exhibition running out at Bakers Food and Fuel to raise funds for our homeless and crisis fund - just giving you the heads up that we have a new Nautical theme - we hope you can pop out and have a look. Please feel free to share this post.

08.01.2022 Pivot Support Services provides valuable assistance to people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage. The Albany-based organisation started out as a suppor...t service for ex-offenders leaving the prison system back in 2005. Its work with the Department of Corrective Services on rehabilitation and reintegration programs continues, but in recent times Pivots services have broadened to include counselling and outreach for homeless and disadvantaged people. I was pleased to present Pivot with this $581,442 Lotterywest grant today to help provide emergency accommodation, other essential items such as food and clothing and outreach programs in the Great Southern region. Organisations like Pivot are a vital part of the community services sector. Thanks to them and others for helping to address the needs of vulnerable people through the COVID-19 pandemic.

06.01.2022 PIVOT proudly supports Albany and the Great Southern. If you or someone you know is in need of help or experiencing disadvantage due to Covid-19 give us a call, drop us an email or pop in and see us. We are open 5 days a week between 10AM-12PM and again between 1PM-3PM

06.01.2022 Please share to help us spread the word. :)

05.01.2022 WOW... that month went quick. Renee and Sam will be at Katanning again early December... see details below.

05.01.2022 If you or someone you know is experiencing violence at home there is help available call 1800RESPECT ( 1800 737 732) 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

05.01.2022 Pivot farewelled our case manager Sam last week with both sadness and gratitude. Sam has been a flamboyant, hard-working member of the Pivot re-entry team for 2 years and her contagious laughter throughout the office is being missed already. Thank you Sam for your devotion to your role, your clients and us. We wish you well in your new adventures and know you will continue to be a tremendous advocate for those you are assisting.

04.01.2022 An important message and WELL worth watching - feel free to share this with your children, friends and colleagues.

03.01.2022 Is housing causing you or your family stress? Has Covid put a strain on your resources? Pivot can provide up to date information, referrals and assistance to help you. We also have emergency relief and practical supports for those who are doing it tough which we discuss in a confidential, comfortable setting. We are a walk in service, open 5 days per week and we can do phone interviews for those of you who can’t make it in to the office.

03.01.2022 Did you know... pets can have a very positive influence on our mental health! Click on the link below to see some ways they do this. (2 min read) We'd like to send a big shout out to Primaries CRT Mt Barker for helping us to assist people in need. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/7-ways-pets-improve-your-me

03.01.2022 Sending out a huge "THANK YOU" to Lyn and the wonderful ladies from Boomerang Bags for their donations. Staff and clients here at Pivot will enjoy using your bright, beautiful bags very much. We are now able to shop for our service needs in style and provide assistance to our clients with these great re-usable bags. The bags will replace our current bio-degradable bags and clients can use them again and again, a very practical solution.

03.01.2022 Any funds raised will be used for our Crisis Relief Program.

02.01.2022 Tonight's the night! Our Manager will be there... are you going or supporting someone?

02.01.2022 Please share to spread the word.

02.01.2022 As NAIDOC Week comes to a close Pivot would like to encourage everyone to get amongst some language with this very special map

02.01.2022 TRIGGER WARNING SUICIDE Great Southern Lived Experience Advisory Group Your Voice is Needed! Many people within our communities have a lived experience of suicide, be that through having experienced suicidal thoughts; survived a suicide attempt; cared for someone through suicidal crisis; or being bereaved through suicide. The experience of suicide has lasting effects on individuals, their families and friends. ... People with lived experiences can provide valuable insights into suicide prevention initiatives. Their personal experience and understanding of their journey can guide prevention planning, treatment and education, contributing to improved care and enhanced safety with the goal of reducing suicide attempts and deaths. Are you wanting to make a positive change to suicide prevention in your community? Are you willing to not only share your time, but also your thoughts and personal experiences with suicide? If you answered these questions with yes you are invited to express your interest in participating in the Great Southern Lived Experience Advisory Group. See the attached flyer for more details and who to contact.

02.01.2022 Happy Receptionist Day to our amazing, hardworking, receptionist Bec Your always there for us front of house, back of house, when we need cake and recently have become our unofficial IT expert too. Its a pleasure coming to work and seeing your smile first thing every day. Thanks for everything

02.01.2022 Sending out a great big thankyou to Lenard's Chicken Albany for your amazing support - you are absolute champions! Lenard's generously donates to our food relief service which allows us to provide delicious healthy balanced meal items to people who need assistance through tough times.