Services

Sponsors and Supporting Organisations

take action now for your mental health

Introduction to iACT

Play Video

iACT® stands for Improving Access to Community Therapies. Developed by Mind HK, iACT utilises an internationally recognised stepped care model that has been successfully implemented in various countries. This approach draws inspiration from the long-established Talking Therapies initiative in the UK (formerly known as the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, IAPT) and New Access in Australia, both designed to provide mental health support to those in need.

 

At Mind HK, we are committed to providing evidence-based psychological support to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, or other forms of emotional distress in Hong Kong. 

 

We strive to ensure that psychological support is readily accessible to everyone and available within the community. We uphold the belief that everyone has the right to manage their mental health with the assistance of trained professionals in a secure and supportive environment.

Eligible Participants

Is this service suitable for me?

This service is suitable for people looking to improve their mental health or who are facing various emotional challenges.

Who is This For:

  • Hong Kong residents aged 12 to 65 for all.
  • People experiencing mild to moderate emotional distress who want to improve their mental health.
  • Currently (or previously) not diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions
  • Not currently receiving other forms of mental health support
Service Benefits

What are the benefits of our service?

free

Free of Charge

This service is fully funded, allowing us to provide free services for you

Gain Skills

Flexible, Short-Term Psychological Support

6-8 sessions will be provided affording your needs, each lasting around 45 minutes

Free Support

Confidential One-on-One Sessions

All conversations and personal information will be kept private, unless there are risks detected

Readily Accessible

Professional Support

Our services are provided by trained Wellbeing Practitioners

FAQ

Want to learn more about the service details?

Contact Us

+852 3643 0869

Service User Testimony

Mind HK is expecting to train nearly 130 Wellbeing Practitioners by 2025.

Throughout the pilot programme (2021-2024), we are committed to creating a systematic, comprehensive, and high-quality training framework through the iACT service. Our goal is to deliver evidence-based mental health support that is accessible and affordable for those in need across Hong Kong.

All our Wellbeing Practitioners must complete complete an intensive hybrid training programme, followed by a placement where practitioners must achieve 120 hours of direct clinical experience to deliver low-intensity guided support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate depression or anxiety.

Interested in becoming a Wellbeing Practitioner?

Thanks to the generous support of sponsoring organisations, we are currently able to offer the service free of charge to individuals seeking assistance.

Host Organisations for iACT service

We would like to sincerely thank the following institutions:

Healthymind Centre

Charitable Choice Limited

Fu Hong Society

Yuen Long Town Hall

Aberdeen Kaifong Welfare Association

Hong Kong PHAB Association

The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG)

The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong

Society for Community Organization

Lap-Chee College

Mind HK (Online Service) 

HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College

Hong Kong Expressive Arts Therapy Service Center

Joyful (Mental Health) Foundation

St John’s Cathedral Counselling Services

Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service

Lingnan Institute of Further Education, Lingnan University

Central Health

Central Minds

Run HK

The WYNG Foundation

*To learn more about the services these organisations provide, please get in touch with them directly.

iACT Committee and Advisors

Advisory Committee

Prof Paul WONG

Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, HKU

Dr Michelle TAM

Psychiatrist

Prof Samuel WONG

Professor, School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK

Vivien FONG

Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service

Mr Ikey CHEUNG

Speech Therapist, Member of Advisory Committee on Mental Health

Mr Chung Ping SIT

Former iACT Wellbeing Practitioner, iACT Wellbeing Practitioner Alumni

Research Advisors

Prof Patrick LEUNG

Research Professor, Department of Psychology, CUHK

Dr Amanda CHEUNG

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, HKU

Prof Shirley HUNG

Professor, Department of Social Work, HKBU

Prof Mike SO

Professor, Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics and Operations Management, HKUST

Dr Elisabeth WONG

Specialist in Psychiatry, Mind HK Board Advisor

Help Me Virtual Assistant
info