Residential

Outreach

Third party services

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Residential – Summary of Services

All participants must be 18-64 years old and willing to actively participate in their recovery journey.

Bassendean Individualised Support

24/7 supported accommodation
Units – 4 bedroom x 2 shared bathrooms
Allocated RW to develop personalised recovery plans supporting daily challenges, persistent mental distress & develop personal life goals eg employment & study
Psycho social support, social connectedness, group activities
Access to exercise physiologist
Access to health promotion officer

Requirements

18-64 years old and willing to actively participate in their recovery journey
Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
Application forms and fees on website

Requires

Signed referral form
Brief risk assessment
Client Management Plan
Physical Health Assessment

Ngulla Mia

12 month Recovery program
24 hour support
32 beds
People experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
Severe and persistent mental health diagnosis
Stable supported environment allowing clients to focus on their recovery and wellbeing
Strong established links with Community Mental Health Services
Personalised recovery plans developed in collaboration with consumer
Daily group program focusing on Recovery, Life Skills development and physical health and wellbeing
Access to exercise physiologist
Access to a Nurse Practitioner
Access to other visiting services
Supervision of medication
All meals provided by onsite kitchen staff
Linen service provided

Requirements

18-64 years old and willing to actively participate in their recovery journey
Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
All referrals must come through a health provider, self-referrals cannot be accepted for this service
To organise a site visit, please call our Ngulla Mia service on 9325 1440.
Application forms and fees on website

Requires

Signed referral form
Brief risk assessment
Client Management Plan
Physical Health Assessment

Subiaco Dual Diagnosis (Currently full)

Dual diagnosis – disability & mental health
Staff assistance managing emotions & boundaries
Independent living space with staff support to build relationship, maintain work, plan holidays & engage in community activities
Staff support provided 9am to 7pm M-F & 11am to 5pm S-S
Access to exercise physiologist
Access to health promotion officer

Requirements

- Currently full and not being offered
- Must have an Intellectual disability as well as Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
- Fees on website but application directly through service XXX

Busselton/Bunbury Community Supported Units

24/7 supported accommodation service
Ideal for clients in South West area or with existing supports in the South West
1,2 & 3 bedroom units
Allocated RW to develop personalised recovery plans supporting daily challenges, persistent mental distress & develop personal life goals eg employment & study
Support identifying & building personal strengths & connections with community
Access to exercise physiologist
Access to health promotion officer
Therapy dog available

Requirements

18-64 years old and willing to actively participate in their recovery journey
Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
Preference for those who live or have support in the SW area
Application forms and fees on website

Requires

Signed referral form
Brief risk assessment
Client Management Plan
Physical Health Assessment

Recovery House

6 month intensive recovery program in Queens Park
8 beds – mixed male & female
Private bedroom with shared bathroom & communal areas
Staff support provided 8am to 9pm M-F & 10am to 6pm S-S
A level of independence is required as overnight staffing not provided
Personal development in all areas of recovery
Strengthening identity in community
Exercise physiologist
Health promotion officer
Community events
Additional 6 months inreach support at program completion
Existing secure accommodation is required at program entry & exit
No fee for this program
Option to self refer
To organise site visit or call – 9350 8847

Requirements

- Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
- Application forms on website (no fees for Recovery House)
Requires
- Signed referral form
- Brief risk assessment

Queens Park

24/7 staff support
Working partnership with Nulsen disability services, Silver Chain and Richmond Wellbeing
Shared meals provided
Individualised recovery based support through one to one sessions and collaborative recovery planning
Assistance with development of living skills, connection to the community, gaining employment/ volunteering and management of mental health distress & development of strategies.
Collaboration with mental health clinics and other serviced providers to increase outcomes.
Assistance with medication administration

Requirements

Not currently taking applications

Kelmscott Community Options

24/7 supported accommodation service
Long term recovery support
Requires hospital referral
Transition from extended hospital admission
Allocated RW to develop personalised recovery plans supporting daily challenges, persistent mental distress & develop resilience & independence
Access to exercise physiologist
Access to health promotion officer

Requirements

18-64 years old and willing to actively participate in their recovery journey
For those who have just left an extended hospital stay
Referrals are arranged by the hospital
Referral forms and fees on website

Requires

Signed referral form
Brief risk assessment
Client Management Plan
Physical Health Assessment

Peel, Rockingham, Kwinana (PaRK) Service

Service provided up to 12 months
2 bedroom house
Key supports required in Rockingham, Kwinana or Mandurah
Allocated RW to develop personalised recovery plans supporting daily challenges, persistent mental distress & develop resilience & independence
Additional 6 months outreach support following exit
Allocated RW to develop personalised recovery plans supporting daily challenges, persistent mental distress & develop resilience & independence
A level of independence is required as overnight staffing not provided

Requirements

- Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
- Key supports in Rockingham, Kwinana or Mandurah preferred
- Application forms and fees on website
Requires
- Signed referral form
- Brief risk assessment
- Client Management Plan

Outreach – Services Summary

Albany Fellowship House

Based in Albany
Range of learning, social connection and family and carer services
Can drop into Fellowship House (23 Stead Rd, Centennial Park) to learn more
Applications on website

Requirements

18-64 years old
Be dealing with mental health distress
Application forms on website

Hearing Voices Network (HVN)

Resource for people who hear voices or experience other sensory phenomena
A place to access info, attend training or find support groups.

Requirements

Different groups can be found and signed up to here: https://www.rw.org.au/courses-and-events/
For detailed information pass onto the HVN coordinator

MH Connext

Short term tailored service through referral from GP
Provides personalised mental health support via a registered mental health nurse
Links in the with client’s GP to provide support for recovery
Aboriginal mental health practitioner also available
Free for patients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan

Requirements

18-64 years old
Must be referred by a GP
Only available in the Perth Metro area
Form is found on the WAPHA site here: https://www.wapha.org.au/mhconnext/
To refer the completed form must be sent to Connext@rw.org.au.

Personal Helpers and Mentors service (PHaMs)

Do not need to be formally diagnosed with a mental illness but need to be severely affected
Will be given a personal helper/mentor who provides coaching-like services to help the client develop the skills they need to cope better with everyday life.

Requirements

16+
Do not need to be formally diagnosed with a mental illness but need to be severely affected
Need to be in Bentley, Midland or Guilford catchment areas for RW services
For other areas, find third parties here: https://www.dss.gov.au/mental-health/programmes-services/personal-helpers-and-mentors/locating-a-personal-helpers-and-mentors-service#wa
Application forms on website

Carer Support Program

One on one support for family members and carers
Access to information, training and resources
Connection to services
Engages loved one in activities to allow carer time to focus on own needs

Requirements

Must have supported someone with a serious mental illness for at least the past three months
It is encouraged that carers are registered with the Commonwealth Carelink & Respite Centre (CRCC) of their region to access brokered support funding
The person cared for may be dealing with any kind of mental health difficulty
Applications online

Individualised Community Living Strategy (ICLS)

Help to live independently in own home or can apply for access to a house through the program
Works with client to develop recovery plan
Assistance with creating connections to community and building relationships

Requirements

State government funded program for those who have experienced intense periods of mental distress or illness
Funding is allocated based on support needs
All referrals must come through the Mental Health Commission
Must be 18-65 and an Australian Citizen
If more info is required then the individual should speak to their clinical team

NDIS Referral – (Pass to Intake)

Provides support for those accessing NDIS funding for psychosocial disability services.
Services vary from person to person depending on requirement and an individualised plan is created for each client
Provision of services is based on area

Requirements

No need to generate lead in Salesforce – pass to Intake to discuss with client
18-64 years old
Psychosocial disability
For RW Kalamunda, Swan, Perth Hills, Bassendean, Armadale and Bayswater are covered
Link to areas is here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/our-sites/WA#metro

Recovery Outreach Service

For clients exiting RW supported accommodation programmes
Provides up to 6 month’s coaching and assistance.

Requirements

Have to be exiting RW supported accommodation program
Contact personal support worker for information on how to obtain the service

Exercise Physiology and Health Ed

Range of treatment services to manage conditions such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, depression etc
Involves personalised nutrition and exercise strategies.
Helps client to keep motivated and achieve goals

Requirements

Need to already be a Richmond Wellbeing client or services can be utilised under an NDIS plan
Refer client to their current support worker for more information and to apply for services
Exercise physiologist may generate referrals

Integrated Systems of Care (ISC)

Works with people from a CALD community who are dealing with mental health issues.
Reinforces connections to community to improve social and emotional wellbeing
Assistance with accessing appropriate services

Requirements

18-64 years old
Must be from the CALD community
Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
Application form online

Partners in Recovery Referral

Provision of a support facilitator
Assistance in creating and implementing a plan for recovery
Works with client to access the services they need to enable recovery.

Requirements

18-64 years old
Severe and persistent mental illness (must be primary not secondary) and ideally with a formal diagnosis
Needs to live in Bentley or Armadale for RW
Otherwise visit the link below for third party providers in different areas https://www.transitionsupport.com.au/about/pir_organisations/locator.php
Application forms on website

Third party services

For recommendation when a person is not eligible for a Richmond Service or is seeking a service we don’t provide