Services

This is a case management service for people at risk of suicide and/or self harm. Intensive support is provided for 3 months.

ARBOR is an intervention service for those people who have been impacted by suicide. Services include:
– counselling
– referral to other providers
– access to support groups
– strategies for managing grief
– culturally and linguistically diverse service provision

Support for vulnerable homeless people who have been housed through the 50 Lives 50 Homes Project with after hours support to assist them with their health and other support needs. Nursing and psychosocial support is provided on evenings and weekends that integrates with the case management and tenancy support provided by organisations participating in 50 Lives 50 Homes.

A service for Aboriginal people providing support, education and counselling as required. This service will operate in partnership with Carnarvon Medical Centre and Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation and will: engage with Aboriginal clients in a culturally appropriate manner, in a group or one/one situations; educate/support/advocate for Aboriginal clients to assist them to manage their mental health issues; and liaise with relevant agencies to facilitate referrals.

These services provided by Mission Australia will have an emphasis on the recovery model and will support Aboriginal people with a lived experience of mental illness. This service will engage with Aboriginal clients in a culturally appropriate manner, in a group or one/one situations; educate/support/advocate for Aboriginal clients to assist them to manage their mental health issues; and liaise with relevant agencies to facilitate referrals.

This activity aims to improve Aboriginal communities knowledge, access and engagement with available services.

People aged 16 years and under, with mild to moderate mental health concerns can be referred by their GP to CABIS, for face to face psychological services.

Choices supports individuals who have been discharged from the care of Emergency Departments or Police Services to connect with necessary community including Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug services to meet their needs.

This activity support community members to work as community champions, involved in the development and implementation of local community suicide prevention plans.

This service is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of women, their children, their families and communities by offering, counselling, mental health, drug and alcohol support. The service is open to all Western Australians women and their families, with consideration made for the unique needs of Aboriginal, migrant and refugee families.

This services is for young people who require support with alcohol and other drug misuse. Support offered includes culturally appropriate counselling, youth workers, court support and case management.

The activity will provide supports and/or services which support the young person and their family in the community. Support may include linking young people to educational and vocational programs and other group based and individual psycho therapeutic services, inclusive of alcohol and other drug treatment service. Referral to this activity is from State Health Service Providers

Face to face counselling is available for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and drug and alcohol related issues. The service operates at 8 locations across metropolitan Perth.
Referrals are from PORTS.

This service is for individuals experiencing severe and complex mental illness.

This service is for individuals experiencing severe and complex mental illness.

headspace Albany has enhanced access to services for young people 12-25 in the after hours period. headspace centres are a welcoming environment where youth can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information. Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Armadale offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.
Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Broome offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.
Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Bunbury has enhanced access to services for young people 12-25 in the after hours period. headspace centres are a welcoming environment where youth can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.
Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Fremantle offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information. .

headspace provides early identification and intervention strategies and holistic care for young people aged 12-25 years who are at risk of developing a mental health, physical health and/or drug and alcohol problems.

headspace’s Youth Early Psychosis Program supports young people experiencing, or at risk of developing psychosis. 

headspace Joondalup offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.

Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Kalgoorlie offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.

Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Mandurah offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information. .

headspace Midland offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.

headspace Osborne Park offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information. Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Pilbara offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information.
Services are available at no cost for Australian citizens or permanent residents.

headspace Rockingham offers young people 12-25 years a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice and general information. .

The activity is to design, develop and implement a two-year pilot project which increases the social connectedness of older people residing in the City of Mandurah. The activity will focus on the processes and connection interventions that increase the social connectedness of older Australians who may be assessed by their primary health care professional as having or being at high risk of social isolation and/or loneliness.

Counselling for people with problematic alcohol and other drug use.

This activity aims to improve the health and wellbeing on vulnerable people experiencing mental health and drug and alcohol issues, who are not engaging with other services.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

This service provides patients with access to a wider range of tailored, evidence-based care options including brief intervention through face-to-face and phone therapy sessions. This new stepped care model is designed to ensure vulnerable people can easily access mental health support at the right level and at the right time, by referral to a single point of contact known as the Mental Health Portal.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

Individuals experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

This service is for individuals, families and communities who require support with alcohol and other drug misuse issues as well as offering support to their families and significant others.

The service is for adults and children who have been victims of sexual abuse and/or people who are at risk of being a victim. The service offers free counselling by highly qualified counsellors, in a safe environment as well as education programs as requested by community groups
Clients can make enquiries and referrals over the phone or be referred to the service by another agency.

This activity will support Aboriginal young people aged 12-25 years with, or at risk of severe mental illness with holistic, person cantered and recovery focused care. Health and care services required will be offered in a way that ensures the various needs of the young person and their family are met in a coordinated way.

This service is for people over the age of 18 years who have been affected by alcohol and /or other drug dependency, who are seeking to improve their lives. The service is holistic and supervised.

This service is for people over the age of 18 years who have been affected by alcohol and /or other drug dependency, who are seeking to improve their lives. The service is holistic and supervised.

This activity is for people experiencing chronic mental illness who would benefit from coordinated support and are referred by their GP or psychiatrist. A care coordinator will be assigned to the client to provide a range of services, such as; liaising with the clients family and carers, as required; health promotion and education, and improving links to other health professionals and service providers.

This activity is for people experiencing chronic mental illness who would benefit from coordinated support and are referred by their GP or psychiatrist. A care coordinator will be assigned to the client to provide a range of services, such as; liaising with the clients family and carers, as required; health promotion and education, and improving links to other health professionals and service providers.

Aboriginal young people “at risk” of harm will be supported in a culturally appropriate manner to address issues of self-harm and suicide. Youth will be supported to reconnect with their culture resulting in a strengthening of self identify and increased self esteem.

The Yiriman project was designed and is governed by community elders and supported by the wider Fitzroy Valley community.

Wunan will facilitate wellness clinics to overcome the stigma associated with attending a mental health service.

The clinics will be held at Kununurra Mental Health and Drug Service and open to community members.

Youth Focus provide a service for youth aged between 12-25 years living in the Murchison Region who are at risk of severe and persistent mental illness. Psychological interventions are provided with support to the young person and their family. An assertive outreach service where clients are expected to be engaged with the service for approximately 6-12 months.

This activity will support Aboriginal young people aged 12-25 years with, or at risk of severe mental illness with holistic, person centred and recovery focused care. Health and care services required will be offered in a way that ensures the various needs of the young person and their family are met in a coordinated way.

The activity provides a holistic, person centered and recovery focused service for young people aged 12 – 25 years with, or at risk of severe mental illness in the catchment area or community of Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo and surrounding remote communities in the East Pilbara.  The community-based service engages young people in an environment which resonates with the young person and is underpinned by evidence based psychological interventions which utilises a comprehensive assessment and integrated service approach.  The service uses early intervention strategies which engage the young person and their family to delay the progression to or prevent the need for ongoing engagement with adult mental health services.

MHConnext is a telephone care management service designed to support people with severe and complex mental illness, who’s needs are predominantly managed in primary care. To access MHConnext a GP referral is required.

Through the Mooditj Kaart program Aboriginal community members will be supported on a journey of healing and strengthening spiritual connection, before being referred to service providers to address further health and social needs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

For people with a severe mental illness and associated psychosocial functional impairment who are not more appropriately supported through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and who are not already supported through the Partners in Recovery (PIR), Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs), or Day to Day Living (D2DL) programs.

Young people aged 14-21 years with complex health needs will be supported to achieve their goals.

This service is for people transitioning from hospital, and/or with impaired decision making who require support from experienced peers to build their capacity and wellbeing.

Community members from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and from disadvantaged backgrounds will be supported to access appropriate social, emotional and wellbeing services.

This activity supports people experiencing homelessness, particularly if they have alcohol and other drugs and/or mental health issues. Support to ensure people access existing services will be provided.

The service will provide an immediate counselling response and is responsible for implementing engagement and retainment strategies to provide young people experiencing barriers to Drug and Alcohol services with outreach support before, during and post treatment.
The service provides young people and their families’ access to a comprehensive range of free and confidential alcohol and other drug services.

PORTS helps people to better understand and manage symptoms of stress, worry and low mood that affect their enjoyment of life. The online services are available to Western Australians aged 16 years and older. There is no charge for services. Referral is by general practitioner.

The Benang Program provides education on suicide prevention to schools and community groups and provides information on services available to assist Aboriginal youth and families dealing with mental health issues.

This trial program will provide an integrated and collaborative model of care which diverts suitable patients who present at hospital emergency departments with mental health or drug related issues to appropriate primary care services in the community. Education will be provided to emergency department staff to improve their knowledge of relevant service providers within the Pilbara Mental Health Service boundaries.

This service will support people presenting at Wheatbelt Emergency Departments with mental health and/or alcohol and other drug issues by linking them to community based services for follow up care.

Hospital nursing and medical teams will also be supported to better manage those people presenting mental health and/or alcohol and other drug issues

This service is designed to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal youth in the Shire of Murray. Engagement activities adopt a holistic approach that includes physical, mental spiritual, cultural emotional and social wellbeing.

This service is designed to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal youth in the Shire of Murray. Engagement activities adopt a holistic approach that includes physical, mental spiritual, cultural emotional and social wellbeing.

Residents of residential aged care facilities with a diagnosed mental illness or assessed to be at risk of mental illness will be supported with in reach psychological therapies.

Residents of residential aged care facilities with a diagnosed mental illness or assessed to be at risk of mental illness will be supported with in reach psychological therapies.

Perinatal mental health screening and treatment for pregnant women, mothers and fathers during the perinatal period – pregnancy through to the child reaching 4 years of age.

Red Dust Healing is a cultural healing program that has been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their families. The program is designed to examine the intergenerational effects of colonisation on the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. It also encourages individuals to confront and deal with the problems, hurt, and anger in their lives. Red Dust Healing uses a multifaceted approach covering four main areas:

Western Australian Police and Community Youth Centres (WA PCYC) is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers development (intervention) programs and recreational activities for young people. This pilot program will employ a Nurse for one day week to attend to medical needs of children presenting at the center with injuries or infections. The nurse will then perform follow up on the cases attended to, including changing dressings, or arranging an appointment with a Medical service and act as an advocate on their behalf, ensuring full treatment is received.

Individuals experiencing mental health and alcohol and other drugs conditions can access support services at a range of locations within the North West region.

Street Doctor is a mobile GP clinic that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of homeless, transient, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Perth area. It’s an easily accessible, non-judgemental health service that works closely with other community services to promote interest in community health.
There is no cost to accessing the service.

Students with severe and complex mental illness may access this service.

Counselling services are available for young people to reduce symptoms associated with suicide, depression anxiety and self harm, but to also build long term mental wellbeing.

This service is for Aboriginal communities in the Wiluna Region, with a focus on women and families with conditions of mental illness and substance misuse. People will be supported to develop a positive self image, gain confidence and cope with difficult circumstances.

The Trauma Transformation Program supports survivors of child sexual abuse to improve access to support by enhancing their ability to recognise the impact of child sexual abuse on their mental health, well-being and relationships and to empower them through knowledge and self-regulation strategies to break out of the cycle of stress and trauma and improve their overall mental health and well-being. The program is based on the principles of trauma informed practice.

The Newman Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and Suicide Prevention activity aims to improve service coordination and accessibility of culturally appropriate mental health services, to Aboriginal people living within the Newman and East Pilbara communities. This activity will particularly focus on building capacity within the mental health workforce to improve early intervention/suicide prevention, community support and SEWB services.

Young people in the community having a difficult transition through adolescents can be assisted with mentoring, relationships, referrals to appropriate services, advocacy and information.

Youth aged 12-18 years and enrolled at the Kununurra District High School who are “at risk” of severe mental health issues are eligible to receive support at the East Kimberley School-Based Youth and Wellbeing Hub. The Hub model is person centred and aims to enhance the quality of life for the young person, increase resilience of families and peers by proving education and support and ensure the young person has a positive experience of care. Improving access to services and integration through care coordination are objectives.