McKinlay

Mt Isa & Surrounds

Background Information

Clean Slate Clinic

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

Key Contacts

Email

Client Need

People at risk or living with addiction issues specifically Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Ages – all ages

Service Details

Support services provided under this program includes:

  • Telehealth Alcohol Withdrawal and Recovery Service – a 12-month program of assessment, withdrawal and recovery, delivered fully via virtual care, for individuals struggling with alcohol dependence.
  • Alcohol and other drug intervention;
  • Alcohol and other drug recovery services;
  • Client centred approach;
  • Withdrawal management support;
  • After Care support;

How to Access

The following referrals are accepted under this program:

  • GP Referral
  • Self-referral
  • Family/carer referral
  • Allied Health professional referral
  • Govt and Non Govt AOD services;
  • Community organisation referral
  • Local Aboriginal Medical Services
  • Criminal Justice System;
  • Linkages with Local Hospital Health Services and acute Mental Health teams

Gidgee Healing

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

Key Contacts

Email

Client Need

People at risk or living with addiction issues specifically Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Ages – all ages

    Service Details

    • Alcohol and other drug intervention;
    • Alcohol and other drug recovery services;
    • Early intervention and treatment services;
    • Brief and psychosocial interventions;
    • Client centred approach;
    • Withdrawal management support;
    • After Care support;
    • Coping strategies and self-care of significant others;
    • Respite services-day program and residential rehab.

      How To Access

      • GP Referral
      • Self-referral
      • Family/carer referral
      • Allied Health professional referral
      • Govt and Non Govt AOD services;
      • Community organisation referral
      • Local Aboriginal Medical Services
      • Criminal Justice System;
      • Linkages with Local Hospital Health Services and acute Mental Health teams

      Isa Psychology

      Psychological Therapies for Rural and Remote, Under-serviced and/or Hard to Reach Groups.

      Client Need

      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.

      For ages 18 +

      Service Details

      Support for:

      • Targeted, evidence based, short term psychological intervention (ie cognitive behaviour therapy)
      • promoting recovery and linkages to other services within a stepped care approach

      Face to face and telehealth services provided

      Isa Psychology are located at the address below Thursdays 9am – 5pm, at:

      Mount Isa Medical Centre
      71 Camooweal St, Mt Isa QLD 4825
      Phone: 07 4743 3033
      Fax: 07 4743 9758

      Isa Psychology are located at the address below Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am – 5pm, at:

      Sonic HealthPlus – GP Super Clinic
      2A Ryan Road, Mt Isa QLD 4825
      Phone: 07 4749 5300
      Fax: 07 4743 5056

      Direct Contact Details

      Paula Keating
      Mobile: 0408 643 673
      Email: paula@isapsychology.com.au

      How to Access

      Following referrals are accepted under this program:

      • Self-referral,
      • Family/carer referral,
      • Allied Health professional referral,
      • psychiatrist referral paediatrician referral

      (however, must link back to your GP for a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan),

      • Local Aboriginal Medical Services or GP Referral with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.

      Lives Lived Well

      Low Intensity Mental Empowerment (LIME) Program

      Client Need

      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.

      How to Access

      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.

      Lives Lived Well (Qld)

      Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

      Client Need

      People at risk or living with addiction issues specifically Alcohol and Other Drugs.

      Ages – all ages

      Service Details

      • Alcohol and other drug intervention;
      • Alcohol and other drug recovery services;
      • Early intervention and treatment services;
      • Brief and psychosocial interventions;
      • Client centred approach;
      • Withdrawal management support;
      • After Care support;
      • Coping strategies and self-care of significant others;
      • Respite services-day program and residential rehab.

      (Life on Track) / (Life Back).
      Counselling and day-based group programs for young people
      (Life on Track) and adults (Life Back).

      How to Access

      The following referrals are accepted under this program:

      • GP Referral
      • Self-referral
      • Family/carer referral
      • Allied Health professional referral
      • Govt and Non Govt AOD services;
      • Community organisation referral
      • Local Aboriginal Medical Services
      • Criminal Justice System;
      • Linkages with Local Hospital Health Services and acute Mental Health teams

      RHealth

      Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program - Brokerage

      Key Contacts

      Email

      Client Need

      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).

      Service Details

      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:

      • Social skills and friendships;
      • Family connections;
      • Managing daily living needs;
      • Financial management and budgeting;
      • Finding and maintaining a home;
      • Vocational skills and goals, including volunteering;
      • Educational and training goals;
      • Maintaining physical wellbeing,
      • including exercise;
      • Managing drug and alcohol addictions, including tobacco;
      • Building broader life skills, including confidence and resilience.

      How to Access

      The following referrals are accepted under this program:

      • GP Referral
      • Self-referral
      • Family/carer referral
      • Allied Health professional referral
      • Community organisation referral
      • Local Aboriginal Medical Services

      Must have a IAR-DST Assessment or GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (or equivalent)  in place.

      RHealth

      Head to Health - Website / Teleservice

      Key Contacts

      Email

      Client Need

      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.

      Service Details

      For more information or to discuss, please call the Head to Health telephone line - 1800 595 212

      How to Access

      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

      RHealth

      NewAccess Program - Teleservice

      Key Contacts

      Website
      Email

      Client Need

      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

      Service Details

      How can NewAccess support you:

      • A NewAccess Coach supports you to overcome difficult issues and regain confidence
      • it is a free, structured six session program - this includes an assessment, five subsequent sessions and a review.
      • it provides practical tools to manage everyday challenges
      • it's confidential
      • No doctor's referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is required.
      • it's available by phone and/or web-based video or audio apps.

      NewAccess Phone: 1800 595 212

      How to Access

      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.

      selectability

      Universal Aftercare Services

      Client Need

      Support to a person 15 years and over who has presented to a hospital following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.

      Aftercare services are provided face-to-face

      Service Details

      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:

      • Supporting the development and maintenance of a safety and support plan tailored to the participant’s individual needs
      • Supporting participants to stay safe during a period of elevated risk and vulnerability
      • Providing consistent contact and building rapport
      • Facilitating access to a range of community support services (e.g. relationship, housing, employment, Rural Financial Counselling, or education supports)
      • Encouraging uptake of hospital discharge plans and safety plan utilisation
      • Supporting attendance at critical follow-up appointments
      • Reducing barriers to the participant accessing related follow-up care
      • Assisting participants to connect with support networks
      • Providing or referring the participant to emotional and/or cultural support

      How to Access

      Support to a person 15 years and over who has presented to a hospital following a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.

      Aftercare services are provided face-to-face

      Commissioned Services in your community.

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      24/7 crisis services:

      Lifeline : 13 11 14
      Suicide Call Back : 1300 659 467
      beyondblue : 1300 22 46 36