Marona Region
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
<16 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.
CatholicCare Social Services – St George
119 Victoria Street St George QLD 4487Phone: 1300 477 433
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:
My Connection My Way.
Up to 6 sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Self referral or GP Referral (no Mental Health Treatment Plan required)
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.
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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Lifeline : 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back : 1300 659 467
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