Alpha
Central West Region
Central West Region
Support to a person 15 years and over who has presented to a hospital or GP following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
Aftercare services are provided face-to-face
Aftercare services provide psychosocial support that is trauma informed and delivered by partnership approach with the participant, empowering them to improve their safety and quality of life.
Participants are assigned a Peer Coordinator, who offers a range of supports, including but not limited to:
Support to a person 15 years and over who has presented to a hospital or GP following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
Aftercare services are provided face-to-face
People at risk or living with addiction issues specifically Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Ages – all ages
Support services provided under this program includes:
The following referrals are accepted under this program:
Diabetes Educator
GP Referral
This service address low-intensity mental health concerns, whether it’s anxiety, health issues, work stress, relationship or family challenges, long-term isolation, loneliness, sleep deprivation, or other pressures.
LIME offers flexible and accessible support for people aged 12 and above, with five free sessions available by phone, or via video call.
Following referrals are accepted under this program:
Self-referral, Family/carer referral, Health professional referral, Community organisation referral, Local Aboriginal Medical Services or GP Referral.
People at risk or living with addiction issues specifically Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Ages – all ages
(Life on Track) / (Life Back).
Counselling and day-based group programs for young people
(Life on Track) and adults (Life Back).
The following referrals are accepted under this program:
Alpha Multipurpose Health Service
1 Burns St, Alpha QLD 4724
GP referral
Children and young people between the ages of 5-18 (inclusive) at risk of a mental illness or have been diagnosed with a mild to moderate mental illness.
Linked to a school community.
Ages – 5 to 18
At risk of a mental illness. Diagnosed with a mild to moderate mental illness. (Whilst Young People with a severe and persistent Mental Illness may be identified and engaged through this program, ongoing service delivery would be in collaboration with the local Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) and Primary Health Care providers.)
The following referrals are accepted under this program:
Mt Isa Specific - Please note that Outback Futures is commissioned to deliver the WiSE program to the Mount Isa School of the Air students only.
For all other regions, the following referrals are accepted (Please note that all referrals must be with consent)
Outback Futures multi-disciplinary team provides a range of child and family, adult and relationship counselling and psychology supports through scheduled face-to-face community visits
and
Stay with Me phone/video support which offers regular and consistent therapy/support between face-to-face visits.
Outback Futures also responds to and supports individuals, families and communities effected by suicide.
There is no cost for Outback Futures core services and they do not require a doctor’s referral.
Initial inquiries are also welcome
To enquire about Outback Futures services call the Outback Futures mobile (0417 703 729) or email info@outbackfutures.org.au.
The Outback Futures website also provides helpful information including upcoming dates for regional service - visit https://www.outbackfutures.org.au/
The following referrals are accepted under this program:
(no doctor referral required)
Face to face support provided
or / and
Stay with Me phone/video support
People who are struggling due to a tough period in their lives and need some guidance to improve their social and emotional wellbeing.
People who do not require the intervention pathways provided by primary mental health care services.
Ages - all ages
Support for:
Supporting people on their recovery journey and providing linkages to other services within a stepped care approach.
Can be accessed in the following towns and surrounding areas via telephone or face to face support: Winton, Longreach, Isisford, Ifracombe, Tambo, Blackall, Jericho, Alpha, Barcaldine, Aramac and Muttaburra.
Following referrals are accepted under this program:
Self-referral, Family/carer referral, Health professional referral, Community organisation referral, Local Aboriginal Medical Services or GP Referral.
People who have anxiety and/or depression or a diagnosed mental health illness – mild or moderate.
People who previously had a mental illness or have early symptoms of a mental illness and/or at a risk of developing a mental illness.
People with a mild or moderate mental illness and who are living in rural and remote areas and have barriers to accessing Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) based psychological intervention.
Also limited support for people with severe mental illness, or to people who have attempted, or are at risk of, suicide or self-harm where access to other services is not appropriate.
Ages – all ages
Main Office
107A Eagle Street, Longreach QLD 4370
Support for:
Following referrals are accepted under this program:
(however, must link back to your GP for a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan),
People living with a severe and complex mental illness and/ or substantially reduced psychosocial capacity due to the result of impairment caused by a mental health condition. Also are not yet engaged with NDIS or unable to receive support from the NDIS.
Ages – 16 to 65, (Under 16's WQPHN permission required).
The ability to purchase capacity building activities that will promote recovery, independence and social inclusion. Also, Individual support if established it is appropriate.
Key areas of focus could include capacity-building in one or more of the following areas:
The following referrals are accepted under this program:
Must have a IAR-DST Assessment or GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (or equivalent) in place.
Who can use Head to Health?
Anyone of any age, including children, young people and older adults, families and carers, can contact Head to Health. Even if you have never sought help before, Head to Health is here for you.
Together, the Head to Health website and phone line provide a simple starting point to find mental health and wellbeing information, support, and services.
In addition to the Head to Health website https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/, support is also available over the phone via free call on 1800 595 212, for advice and connection to the local mental health supports that are best for consumers.
For more information or to discuss, please call the Head to Health telephone line - 1800 595 212
When the consumer contacts the Head to Health telephone line - 1800 595 212, they will be asked to enter their postcode, and for southwestern, central western and northwestern Queensland, it will be routed to the WQPHN’s Head to Health Phone Service Provider, RHealth.
No referral required
Developed by Beyond Blue, NewAccess is a free mental health coaching program for anyone who is feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed about everyday life issues such as work, study, relationships, health and/or loneliness. If any of these feelings are getting in the way of you living your life, then NewAccess can be a great starting point.
NewAccess Coaches are trained in Low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy by CBT Institue to help develop and guide participants through their tailored program. Low-intensity Cognitive Based Therapy is a structured, evidence based psychological treatment. Put simply, it allows us to recognise the way we think, act and feel.
NewAccess Coaches work alongside participants on a problem, develop an understanding of what is causing distress, and guide through the use of tools and strategies that can be used in day-to-day life.
Beyond Blue New Access information
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/about-newaccess
How can NewAccess support you:
NewAccess Phone: 1800 595 212
Following referrals are accepted under this program:
Self-referral, Family/carer referral, Health professional referral, Community organisation referral, Local Aboriginal Medical Services or GP Referral.
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