NewAccess is a mental health coaching program, designed to provide accessible, quality services for anyone finding it hard to manage life stress. People can access six coaching sessions delivered over the phone, via Skype or in person by trained mental health coaches.

The program uses low-intensity psychological therapy and aims to help people break the cycle of negative or unhelpful thoughts.

Developed by Beyond Blue and delivered by Lives Lived Well and Primary and Community Care Services (PCCS), NewAccess provides support from a coach, who will assess the persons needs, then work with them in setting practical, effective strategies to help get back on track.

Low intensity service

• Lives Lived Well
• Primary and Community Care Services (PCCS)

Structured psychological therapy

• Six individual sessions with a mental health coach
• Service available via phone and online

• Live in the Gold Coast region

Lives Lived Well

• Individuals aged 12-24 years

Primary and Community Care Services (PCCS)

• Individuals aged 25+ years

• Individuals can self-refer: Beyond Blue New Access
• For health professionals: Mental Health stepped care referral form

Lives Lived Well

• 1300 727 957
• newaccess@liveslivedwell.org.au

Primary and Community Care Services (PCCS)

• 07 3186 4000 (PCCS referral and triage)
• GCTX@pccs.org.au

• https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess/where-are-your-access-coaches-located
• https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/our-services/qld/mental-health/newaccess/
• https://gc.pccs.org.au/newaccess/​