Supporting Minds (Situational Distress) is a service for people aged between 16 and 65 who are facing situational distress such as significant life transitions, relationship issues, social isolation, trauma, experiencing harm from others, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or in significant financial hardship.

Participants receive:  

• needs identification and care planning 
• an assigned care coordinator throughout service contact duration 
• 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 
• 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.

Moderate Intensity Service

Wesley Mission Queensland

Structured psychological therapy

• Live in the Gold Coast Region
• All adults (16 years – 65 years) experiencing situational distress. This can include (but is not limited to) people: at risk of homelessness, experiencing domestic violence issues, facing legal issues, in significant financial hardship, experiencing relationship issues, or social isolation.

Any service, including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer by calling or emailing:

• Phone: 07 3151 3828
• Email: supportingminds@wmq.org.au

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