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Interventions include a structured interaction between a person and a qualified mental health professional using a recognised psychological method including cognitive behavioural techniques, family therapy, psycho education and counselling. Treatment aims to alleviate psychological distress, change maladaptive behaviour and foster better mental health. Structured psychological therapies can be delivered to individuals or groups and are typically delivered in an office or community setting.
headspace is a low to moderate intensity service that is an accessible ‘one-stop-shop’ for young people aged between 12 and 25 which supports early intervention services for young people with emerging mental health needs.
headspace is an accessible ‘one-stop-shop’ for young people aged between 12 and 25 which supports early intervention services for young people with emerging mental health needs. The service offers assistance in promoting wellbeing: mental health, physical health, work/study support and alcohol and other drug services.
Low to moderate intensity service
Lives Lived Well
Located at:
Level 1, H20 Broadwater
1/2 Nind Street Southport Qld 4215
Monday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 8.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 8.00pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday / Sunday: Closed
and
1 Brygon Creek Drive
Upper Coomera QLD 4209
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday / Sunday: Closed
If this service is not the one for you, please call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who will help connect you to a service that meets your mental health needs.
07 5509 5900
reception@headspacesouthport.org.au
07 5600 1999
reception@headspaceuc.org.au
The Psychological Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) program is a low to moderate intensity service that offers structured psychological therapies that support people with mental health needs living in residential aged care.
The Psychological Services in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) program offers structured psychological therapies that support people with mental health needs living in residential aged care. The service aims to support residents experiencing mild depression or anxiety and those having trouble adjusting to changes or coping with loss. The service can also support people experiencing dual diagnosis of mental health and dementia or neurocognitive disorder (including brain injury/developmental disability) where behaviours are identified as mental health related.
Sessions can be focused on transitions into aged care, engagement and well-being and managing identified mental health conditions.
Low to moderate intensity service
Change Futures
If this service is not the one for you, please call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who will help connect you to a service that meets your mental health needs.
From 1 April 2023, the Psychological Services Program will no longer be taking new referrals.
This change follows an extensive review of mental health services in the Gold Coast region which included extensive research, analysis, and engagement with the Gold Coast service sector, government partners and Lived Experience representatives.
The review found that the mental health services landscape and community needs have changed since the Psychological Services Program began in May 2017, and that a different service model would better meet the needs of the Gold Coast region.
From this review, a new service called Supporting Minds is commencing. For more information about this service, click the link below:
The Psychological Services Program (PSP) offers short term structured psychological therapies delivered by a range of providers contracted by the Gold Coast Primary Health Network. The program supports people who have a health care card and would benefit from receiving short term therapy for moderate mental health needs. This program is not suitable for people that may need longer term and more comprehensive interventions.
The program is available for people who identify with any of the following groups:
* does not require Health Care/Pension Card
What do I need to do if I have a patient currently accessing PSP?
If they are currently using the Psychological Services Program, they will be able to finish their service with their current provider. They will receive the same number of sessions but may need to complete them in a shorter time frame. Patients can talk to their provider about their individual circumstances.
What happens to referrals for the PSP between January and June 2023?
Once the Supporting Minds program is established, mental health professionals at Head to Health will assess referrals and, if appropriate, direct them to the Supporting Minds program.
If not appropriate for Supporting Minds, the mental health clinician will assist the person in finding the right support service and facilitate that referral. The outcome of this will then be communicated back to you as the referrer.
What do I need to do if I have a patient who I would have previously referred to the PSP after June 2023?
If they are needing psychological support, Supporting Minds may be an appropriate service. Alternatively, you can call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who can help navigate the options available.
What do I need to do if I am currently accessing PSP?
If you are currently using the Psychological Services Program, you will be able to finish your service with your current provider. Talk to your provider about your individual circumstances.
What do I need to do if I have accessed PSP in the past or not accessed it before?
If you aren’t actively using PSP right now and are needing psychological support, you can call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who can connect you to the support that is best for you.
Moderate intensity service
There are multiple organisations funded to provide this service – view the full list of providers here
Structured psychological therapy
Clients must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for referral:
Clients not eligible for Psychological Services include:
Clients in the above categories must be referred to more appropriate mental health services; e.g. Better Access, medical assessment, acute mental health services, etc.
If this service is not the one for you, please call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who will help connect you to a service that meets your mental health needs.
Primary and Community Care Services Referral and Triage
NewAccess is a low intensity mental health coaching program, designed to provide accessible, quality services for anyone finding it hard to manage life stress.
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 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
Structured psychological therapy
If this service is not the one for you, please call the Head to Health phone line on 1800 595 212 and speak with a mental health professional who will help connect you to a service that meets your mental health needs.
Primary and Community Care Services (PCCS)
Head to Health Assessment and Referral Phone Service
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