Rural Alive and Well welcomed outreach worker Rhonda Gee-Mackrill to work in the region this week.

"We're still seeing a lot of challenges out of forestry readjustments," the organisation's chief executive Danial Rochford said on Wednesday.

"There's a social disconnection and a rising tide of drug use, particularly ice use."

Ms Gee-Mackrill, who grew up at George Town and has worked in mental health for the past decade, will provide support to people within the George Town, Dorset and rural Launceston municipality boundaries.

Mr Rochford explained that Rural Alive and Well worked to link people in with the services relevant to their needs.

He said staff embraced the organisation's philosophy of "talk to a mate" and were employed to offer a friendly ear, provide information and support and help people come up with strategies to get them through difficult times.

"They're not trained clinicians, they're not counsellors, they're truck drivers, farmers - people who can sit around the kitchen table to understand the issues affecting the client and point them in the right direction," he said.

"We work in partnerships with other organisations - once we understand what the issue is, it's about connecting them with support services."

Ms Gee-Mackrill said she was well aware of the issues facing the North-East.

"I want to reinforce to you all: if you feel like you are in a difficult place in the moment you can reach out to me for support," she said.

Rural Alive and Well is a free service. It can be accessed by calling 1300 HELP MATE (1300 4357 6283).