The Men’s Health and Wellbeing Program at La Trobe is a specialist service within Wellbeing Services that supports the diverse needs of La Trobe students.
We recognise the unique needs of men at La Trobe when it comes to maintaining good mental and physical health. Our role is to support you in achieving your goals and getting what you want out of life.
Seeking support…not always easy
Many guys say it feels challenging to seek support. Expectations from our society about being strong, independent, and solving problems alone, can make it hard. When men do seek out support they sometimes feel what’s available doesn’t fit their needs or actually speak to them.
Encouragingly, more men are seeking support and seeing this as a sign of strength.
Support for the men at La Trobe
The Men’s Health and Wellbeing Program provides counselling and information with men in mind. Our men’s wellbeing counsellor has extensive experience supporting men and understands the complexities of seeking support and just how difficult it can be to take that first step.
Counselling tailored for men
Men access counselling at our service every day. Support is relaxed, confidential and tailored to each person’s goals. It’s available for anyone wanting to improve their mental health, discuss men’s related issues, or who prefer to see a male counsellor.
Men’s health information/Workshops
Throughout the year we share updates, research, and practical wellbeing information through student communications and in person on campus too.
Men’s Wellbeing Podcast
Our new “Men’s wellbeing conversations” podcast is up and running with information, interviews and topics on what guys are facing today for the men of La Trobe. Listen here.
More information
Men’s wellbeing counselling is available in person at the Melbourne campus or via Zoom for all campuses.
To learn more about the program and check out the podcast visit the website.
Or to book an appointment, click below:
Urgent support
If you need immediate support, contact the La Trobe University Crisis Line for Out-of-Hours Mental Health and Wellbeing Support: Phone 1300 146 307 or text 0488 884 100.
The service operates 5pm–9am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.