Short-term clinical and non-clinical individual and/or group based psychological support to increase mental health and wellbeing, access a suite of interventions tailored to mental health needs, enhance relationships and connection to community, and provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.

Moderate Intensity Service

Wesley Mission Queensland

• 07 3151 3825
• MentalHealthIntake@wmq.org.au

Up to three months of one-on-one structured psychological therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Supportive psychotherapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, and Narrative Therapy.

This service also provides:

• needs identification and care planning
• an assigned care coordinator throughout service contact duration
• peer support
• encouragement and guidance to access digital resources
• exit and transition planning which includes referral back to GP with support letter
• linkage to additional supports in the community and/or specific health related services, if required.

• Live in the Gold Coast Region
• Supporting Minds LGBTIQAP+: people (12 years – 65 years) who identify with the LGBTIQAP+ community and/or are questioning sexuality or gender.

Any source including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer through Medicare Mental Health or by:

• Calling 07 3151 3825
• Letters-of-referrals via  Medical Objects: RG4220000HJ
• Wesley Mission Services Direct Referral Forms:
  • Best Practice (V1.0 – 07/2024)
  • Medical Director (V1.0 – 07/2024)
  • ZedMed (V1.0 – 07/2024)

If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Medicare Mental Health Phone Service.

Telehealth-based (text, audio, or video) mental health services, including self-management, psychotherapeutic interventions, and low to moderate mental health support for individuals. Ensures timely and effective care for underserviced populations, including men, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, individuals from remote areas, and those affected by natural disasters.

Moderate intensity service

Virtual Psychologist

Online video, audio, and SMS based psychological interventions, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Insight-oriented therapy
• Supportive psychotherapy
• Interpersonal psychotherapy
• Narrative therapy

For booking scan the relevant QR code below or send a text, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp message to 0481 614 647 (text line only) and you are connected to Virtual Psychologist.

Facebook Messenger

SMS

Whatsapp

Appointments available 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12 noon on Saturdays, subject to availability.

• Live in the Gold Coast region
• 16+ years old

Any source including GP or self-referrals.
GPs can refer by emailing:

• 0481 614 647
• info@virtualpsychologist.com.au

Individuals can self-refer by sending
a text:

Facebook Messenger

SMS

Whatsapp

If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Medicare Mental Health Phone Service.

Visit the Virtual Psychologist website

For young people aged between 12 and 25 which supports early intervention services for emerging physical and mental health needs.

Low to moderate intensity service

Lives Lived Well

Youth Check provides friendly, confidential health support for young people aged 12 to 25 who are at risk of, or dealing with homelessness, including a Registered Nurse to support you with:

• Health checks – A full check-up and chat about your mental, physical and sexual wellbeing.
• Sexual health – Private support, info, and testing.
• Linking you up – Help finding a doctor or connecting with other services.
• Working out the system – Support understanding and accessing health and social services.
• Health info – Simple, useful info to help you take care of yourself.

Located at:

• headspace Southport on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
• headspace Upper Coomera on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Youth Check are based in places that are youth-friendly and easy to get to. Clients don’t need to be registered with headspace to attend, and they can just drop in or organise an outreach appointment.

• Individuals aged 12-25, who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.
• Live in the Gold Coast region

Youth Check is designed to be easy to access, you don’t need a GP or provider referral.

• You can self-refer through the providers website.
• The service also accepts online provider referrals from other health services, community and government organisations.

Call on 07 5600 1999 to book an appointment with the Registered Nurse or just ask a question about the service.

When completing online referral forms, please mention “Youth Check” in the description box, then select the service type and choose “Gold Coast” as the region. This ensures your referral reaches the right team.

If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Medicare Mental Health Phone Service.

Phone: (07) 5600 1999

Fax: (07) 3568 8300

Email: youthcheck@liveslivedwell.org.au

Visit the Lives Lived Well Website