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MACARTHUR DIRECTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES Vs.1 November 2013

Disclaimer: This directory has been developed by the Macarthur-Wingecarribee Mental Health Promotion Officer (SWSLHD – Health Promotion Service) for distribution among staff working in Government & Non government services. It is not intended as a directory for the general public. All information included in the directory was correct at time of publishing. Any organisation that would like to provide new or updated information on the contents of the directory for a later version, please email [email protected].

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MACARTHUR DIRECTORY OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUPPORT SERVICES Vs.1

ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA Ramsay Health

The Northside

Group

Northside Macarthur

Private Clinic

MH Admission &

Day Patient Referral Service

1300 652 627

Provides a 36 bed private in-patient facility & day services for people experiencing mental illness. Length of stay is up to 4 weeks with follow-up after discharge

managed by Day Services

Referral from a GP or

Psychiatrist

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Campbelltown

Public Hospital

Mental Health In-patient Units

4634 3000

Multidisciplinary Clinical assessment and treatment

services for a person during an acute phase of their mental illness in one of the

following mental health units:

Waratah (Adult) Birunji (Youth) Gna Ka Lun (Adolescent) PECC (Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre)

Admission from Hospital

Emergency Department

South Western

Sydney

Medicare Local

Macarthur

GP After Hours

Service

4634 3290

Walk in service located within Campbelltown Public Hospital

for patients that are not classified as emergencies

The clinic operates weekdays from 6pm to 10pm

Weekends and Public Holidays from 2pm to 10pm

No appointment

necessary

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Aboriginal Emotional

& Social Wellbeing

Workers

4629 5400

Care-coordination of Aboriginal community mental health clients, consultation and

liaison with mental health, other health services and Community services

Access via

Campbelltown

Community Mental

Health Centre

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Campbelltown

Community Mental

Health Centre

4629 5400

After Hours Mental Health

Line 1800 011 511

Provides mental health assessment, referral, care coordination, rehabilitation and psychology programs for adults and young people (14-24) who have severe mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, eating disorders and psychosis) who live in

the Macarthur region and require treatment and care coordination to assist their recovery

Self Referral, Family or

other Service for

assessment & referral Care Coordination intake is

through recommendation of

Service Psychiatrists

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Campbelltown

Community Mental

Health Centre

Emergency Team

(COMHET)

1300 787 799

After Hours Mental Health

Line 1800 011 511

Intake service and initial point of contact for adults that live in the Macarthur

Region. Provides comprehensive triage, information about mental health and

referral to the most appropriate treatment service. Intake can be face to face or by

telephone

Self Referral, Family or other Service

Provider

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Community Health

Counselling Teams

Intake

4633 4100

Individual, A&OD and Family Counselling @ Rosemeadow, Ingleburn Narellan &

Wollondilly Community Health Centres


other Service Provider

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Drug Health

Services

Intake 9616 8586

Referral & support for individuals, their families and the community to improve their health and minimise harm from the use of drugs and alcohol


Provider

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Infant, Children & Adolescents

Mental Health Service (ICAMHS)

4621 5000

Mental Health assessment, information, treatment & referrals for children &

adolescents up to the age of 18 years and their families

Referral from school,

medical practitioner or

hospital

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Macarthur Community

Rehabilitation Team

4629 5400

Individual and Group recovery focused services for people with a mental illness. Occupational therapy assessments, vocational and education requirements,

advocacy with other agencies, support with activities of daily living and educational and practical group program

Access via

Campbelltown

Community Mental

Health

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Macarthur Perinatal and Infant Mental

Health Service (PIMHS)

4621 5000

Early intervention service available during pregnancy and up to one year after the

birth of a baby which, aims to ensure optimal psychological, social & physical

health of expectant mothers, infants and their families

Self Referral, Midwife, Social Worker, Child &

Family Nurse, GP, Paediatrician or

other service Provider South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Mental Health Consumer

Representatives

4634 4255

Staff member with a lived experience of mental illness that provides information to patients on their rights, responsibilities, recovery options, support and advocacy

services

Access via Mental

Health In-patient units

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Mental Health Promotion Program

4629 5400

Health promotion programs/projects focused on raising community awareness,

mental health education, prevention, early intervention and access to support

In partnership or

collaboration with other

services

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Older Peoples Suicide & Depression

Prevention Service

9378 1406

Health promotion programs/projects focused on raising community awareness,

mental health education, prevention & access to support for older people

In partnership or

collaboration with other

services

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Service for the Treatment and

Rehabilitation of Torture & Trauma

Survivors (STARTTS)

9794 1900

Personal support programs, counselling and medical services for people who have

survived torture & trauma and are

refugees or asylum seekers

Self Referral, Family

or other Service

Provider

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

TRAXSIDE Youth Health Service

4625 2525

Specialised medical and nursing clinics for young people (12-24 years) from Aboriginal, CALD, Refugee, homeless, Young Carers/parents, GLBT, experiencing

economic disadvantage or/and in care or out-of-home care with other government agencies

Provides: medical/nursing clinic specifically for refugee young people; Case management for health related issues, Client counselling services, Therapeutic and support groups; Referral and support to access mainstream health services; needle

and syringe exchange; health education and health promotion programs

Self Referral, Family,

School or other Service

Provider

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Karitane Hospital Jade House

Parent & Baby Day Unit

9794 2324

Specialised Parent & Baby day stay unit that offers counselling unit for women who are pregnant or have a baby up to 12 months of age and have a diagnosis of, or

who are at risk of developing a pregnancy-related mood or anxiety disorder

GP, Community Health, Psychologists,

Early Childhood Specialists

South Western

Sydney Local

Health District

Welfare Worker (Mental Health)

4629 5400 Assists individuals, carers and families engaged with

Mental health services to access personal & family

support from a variety of services

Access via

Community Mental

Health

Aboriginal

Employment

Strategy Ltd

Employment Support Service

4621 5900 Supports Aboriginal community to access Employment and traineeships Self Referral, Family

or other Service

Provider

ANGLICARE

Counselling &

Relationship Services

1800 133 373

Community based Counselling services for: Individuals; couples; adolescents;

children, youth and their families

Family & Relationship education, courses and seminars, marriage

preparation, family dispute resolution


Provider

ANGLICARE The Haven

Respite Service

4659 0000 Provides a range of flexible respite options for carers of people with mental illness

and /or intellectual disability


Provider

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA

ANGLICARE South West Sydney

Mental Health Respite: Carer Support

Program

1800 052 222

Provides a range of respite and support services to help families and carers of

people who are affected by severe mental illness, including autism. Priority target

groups: Carers from indigenous background; CALD, older and younger Carers


Provider

Beautiful Minds (Auspiced by

SFNSW)

Community (Volunteer

Committee)

Committee President

0408 633 181

Volunteer Committee that fundraisers, advocates for and raises awareness of

mental health problems in the community of Macarthur

In partnership or collaboration with other

services

(The) Benevolent

Society

Centre for Women’s Children & Family

Health

1800 077 760

Clinics, Counselling, groups, support, advocacy and information and referral for

women in their mid to older years, Aboriginal women and women affected by

domestic and family violence


Provider

(The) Benevolent

Society

Personal Helpers &

Mentors Program

4633 3777 Assists people 16+ who are severely affected by mental illness and living in Macarthur LGAs [outside of postcode area 2560] to better manage their daily lives

and move towards recovery


Provider

(The) Benevolent

Society

Child & Family Wellness Centre

1800 077 760 Family mental health support service for children and young people aged 5-16 years, living in the Campbelltown LGA

Provides holistic promotion, prevention & early intervention services for children & young people at risk of or affected by mental health problems and community

engagement promoting mental wellbeing


Provider

Break the Cycle

Glenquarie Inc.

Community Care & Development

9829 8898 Provides Family Support; Emergency Relief; NiLs Scheme; Chaplaincy; Free Legal

assistance; community garden & cafe; men’s shed; community food pantry;

counselling for individuals; family/relationships; financial counselling;

weekly therapeutic group for men; lawn cutting service


Provider

BCS LifeCare Counselling & Family Services

1300 130 225 Community based counselling for families, couple & individuals and for domestic violence

Support Groups for: women affected by DV; children; Therapy for DV abusers, Anger Management

Self Referral Family or other Service

Provider

Consumer Activity Network

(Mental Health) Inc.

CAN Hospital to Home

Service

9114 8152

Home assistance through peer support workers within 6 weeks of discharge for consumers who have been admitted to Campbelltown or Liverpool Mental

Health Psychiatric Units

Self Referral Family, hospital staff

(with doctor’s clearance)

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA

Catholic Care Family Support

Program

4628 0044 Individual, relationship, adolescent, children and family counselling, therapeutic

groups and educational workshops to assist parenting and to also support children

post separation

Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider

Community Links

Wollondilly

The Haven Project -

Rural Engagement

and Education

4683 2776

Support, Education & Activities for carers of people living with a mental illness or

other disability living in the Wollondilly LGAs


Community Links

Wollondilly

Youth Team 4683 2776 Provides support and assistance to young people aged 11-24 years through:

information; referral to other services; advocacy; groups; activities and a crisis

drop-in-service. Youth worker available to talk about issues such as

accommodation; family conflict and/or breakdown; legal and financial matters;

mental health; alcohol & other drugs and isolation


DAWN

Drug & Alcohol

Women’s Network

Inc.

Supported

Accommodation for

Women

4625 5513

Provides medium-term supported housing for women with or without dependent children who are recovering from alcohol or other drugs. Residents are

encouraged to attend weekly Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous & other relevant groups

Self Referral Or other Service

Provider (cannot accept women on

methadone)

(Australian Gov)

Department of

Human

Services

CENTRELINK

Campbelltown 4633 2391

Provides assistance and access to government support payments and referral to

other services. Specialist support from Social Workers, Community Engagement

Officers, CALD & Aboriginal Service Officers

Employment Services & Job Network Line 132 850 Disability, Sickness and Carers 132 717


(Australian Gov)

Department of

Veterans’ Affairs

Veterans’ Line &

Vietnam Veterans’

Counselling Service

1800 011 046

Counselling & After-hours crisis counselling service. Available to Australian veterans, partners and widows, sons and daughters and eligible

Australian Defence Force personnel

Self Referral

(The) Disability

Trust

Mental Health Respite

(SW Sydney)

4647 6613

In-home, centre-based care, recreational activities, day centre respite and holiday

respite for carers of people with a severe mental illness,

autism and intellectual disability


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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA (The) Disability

Trust

The Haven Project

Carer Wellness &

Recreation

4860 1100

Activities & programs to support the wellbeing of carers of people with a mental

illness who live in the Wollondilly & Wingecarribee LGAs


GROW Residential Service

Community

Rehabilitation Service

9606 0579

Live-in rehabilitation program for people experiencing a mental illness and/or substance misuse or alcohol dependence with the aim of developing the members

own resources for living in the general community


Justice & Forensic Mental Health

Network

Campbelltown Law Court

1300 679 272 Health care for those in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems. Court Liaison Officers (Clinical Nurse Consultants) are available for

Adult, Adolescents & Aboriginal individuals and their families


Legal Aid NSW Macarthur Women’s

Domestic Violence

Court Advocacy Service

4640 7333

Provides support at Campbelltown, Camden & Picton Law Courts for any women applying for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order. Can assists with referrals,

advocacy and legal needs Aboriginal & CALD Specialist Workers available


Lifeline Macarthur Telephone Crisis Support

13 11 14 24hr telephone crisis support, Telephone Crisis Support training, support group for those bereaved by suicide, workshops on Suicide intervention/ prevention,

Domestic Violence training and Depression and Bi-Polar Psycho-educational Groups


Lifeline Macarthur Financial Counselling 4645 7200 Provides financial counselling & support to better manage personal finances Self Referral Family or other Service

Macarthur

Disability Services

The Haven Project

Carer Wellness &

Recreation

4621 8400

Activities & programs to support the wellbeing of carers of people with a mental

illness who live in the Camden & Campbelltown LGAs



Macarthur

Disability Services

Personal Helpers & Mentors Program

4621 8400

Assists people 16+ who are severely affected by mental illness & living in [postcode area 2560] to better manage their daily lives and move towards recovery


Macarthur

Diversity Services

Initiative

Migrant, Refugees, Youth, Families, Older Persons & Disabilities

Programs

4627 1188

Practical assistance, services and programs to support CALD, Refugees, Asylum

Seekers, Older Persons and socially disadvantaged communities Men’s shed and

food security projects



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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA Macarthur Legal

Centre

Legal Aid and DV & Family Violence

Intervention Service

4628 2042

Advice on Legal, Tenancy and Domestic Violence Issues

Free telephone legal advice to young people aged 12-25 years Tuesdays 6-8pm,

Thursday 2:30-5pm or face-to-face during business hours



McGrath Foundation

Odyssey House

A&OD Detox &

Rehabilitation Centres

Central Intake 9281 5144

Provides a range of residential and non-residential substance rehabilitation and outpatient gambling services. Services offered include assessment and referral;

residential drug-free rehabilitation; liaison with legal counsel and courts; a relapse prevention program; residential and non-residential gambling programs;

educational and vocational services; psychiatric and psychological assessment; parent and family groups; and parent, child & youth residential programs

Self Referral

McGrath Foundation

Odyssey House

Janus Project

A&OD After Care

4628 8806

A program for adults who have mental health problems/disorders and have completed alcohol & other drugs detoxification & rehabilitation programs


Mission Australia Counselling Services 4621 7400 Counselling and Gambling Counselling services & other welfare programs for individuals & their families, friends or partners



MTC

Australia

Youth and Employment Services


Minto

9827 3000

Provides integrated employment, recruitment, community, youth and education services. Youth Connections & Links to Learning are programs aimed at young people who are in high school and at risk of disconnecting from education and

training or not making successful transitions to further study, training or employment



NEAMI

National

(HASI) Housing and Support Initiative,

Step-down and Youth Programs

4627 8444

Provides rehabilitation and recovery support to people with a serious mental illness who require assistance in areas of skill development,

social contact and housing HASI & Step-down Programs (16-64yrs)

Youth Program (16-18yrs only)



NSW Government

Official Visitors Program

1800 208 218 Visiting program to mental health facilities to safeguard standards of treatment and care and advocate for the rights & dignity of people being treated under the

NSW Mental Health Act 2007 www.ovmh.nsw.gov.au

Patients (consumers), carers, family, friends,

staff

NSW Government

Housing NSW 4629 3222

Provides a range of services & pathways related to property and tenancy management of public housing, links to support services, private rental assistance, private rental subsidy, home purchase assistance advice for persons on low income

After Hours Temporary Accommodation Service 1800 152 152


http://www.ovmh.nsw.gov.au/

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA Relationship

Australia Counselling &

Mediation 4221 2000 Counselling (Family & Relationships, separating/divorce, online); Family dispute

resolution; Family violence prevention; Problem gambling; workplace services; rural & remote counselling telephone and specialist counselling; programs for men

and women in abusive relationships & support for parents and children following separation


ROAM

Communities

Camden Mental Health Recovery

Institute

4655 8072

Psychiatric assessment, counselling, medication management, physical health

management and support for adults with a mental illness with the aim to

promote recovery

Referral from a GP with

a Medicare Mental

Health Treatment Plan

Salvation Army Community Services Centre


Macquarie

Fields 9605 4717

Provides limited practical assistance for low-income families and individuals. Range of assistance may include: cash; food vouchers or parcels; toys & food hampers for

Christmas; clothing; furniture and other household items; accommodation; housing costs; utilities support; public transport fares and medical & educational

expenses



Salvation Army

Salvos Counselling


Counselling programs for people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, anger or require relationship counselling

24/7 Salvos Care Line 1300 3636 22



Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

Carer Assist 4620 5255

Information, education, advocacy and referrals and support for family and carers

of people with a mental illness



Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

Harmony House

4620 8888

0481 033700

A recovery focused program for people living with a mental health diagnosis



Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

Mental Health Respite &

Carer Support

4683 2776

Provides Support, Education and Respite services for carers, family or friends of a

person with a mental illness who live in the Wollondilly & Wingecarribee LGAs

Self Referral Family, Friends or other

Service Provider

Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

On Fire Program

(Recreation)

4628 6496

0401 762 284

Activities, fun days and camps for children aged 8-17 whose parent, carer or

guardian or family member

has been affected by mental illness

Family, Carer, Parent, Guardian or other Service Provider

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

&

SWS Medicare

Local

Partners in Recovery

Program

(P.I.R South West

Sydney)

Central Intake 1300 PIR SWS

Or 1300 747 797

Aims to better support adults with severe and persistent mental illness with

complex needs, and their carers and families, by getting services and supports

from multiple sectors they may come into contact with (and could benefit from) to

work in a more collaborative, coordinated, and integrated way


Schizophrenia

Fellowship of NSW

Personal Helpers & Mentors Program

(Employment assistance)

4655 2907

Supports people 16yrs + who have a mental illness and live in Camden & Campbelltown LGAs to address non-vocational issues which are barriers to finding

and maintaining employment, training and education


Sector Connect Inc.

Muru Nanga Mai Aboriginal Family

Services

4648 5933

Referral service for people to a range of mainstream and Aboriginal services dealing with issues such as health care, income support, housing, employment,

education, child care, counselling and legal services. The Family Healing Project is holistic healing program with aims to facilitate social and emotional wellbeing for

the entire Aboriginal community


South Western

Sydney

Medicare Local

Access to Allied Psychological Services

Program (ATAPS)

Adult Mental Health

Intake From Any local General

Practitioner

Medicare subsidised access to effective low-cost treatment for those with mild to

moderate mental disorders that can respond well to focused psychological strategies

for up to 12 sessions per calendar year.

Assessment & treatment may be provided by a GP or Allied Health specialist referred

on a mental health treatment plan



South Western

Sydney

Medicare Local

Access to Allied Psychological Services

Program (ATAPS) Child Mental Health

Service

Intake From Any local General

Practitioner

Medicare subsidised focused psychological strategies for up to 12 sessions per

calendar year, for Infants and Children under the ages of 12 years who have, or are

at risk of developing, a mild to moderate mental, childhood, behavioural or

emotional disorder and whose parents or caregivers hold a healthcare or pension

card (not for developmental disorders)

www.swsml.com.au

Clinical Pathway: GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician Child

Treatment Plan Provisional Pathway:

Medical Officer & Allied Health Professionals working for NGOs or

Schools and Early Childhood Services

http://www.swsml.com.au/

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA St Vincent de Paul

Society NSW

Compeer Friends Macarthur –

Wingecarribee

4627 9180

0437 491 591

Matches adults in the recovery phase of a diagnosed mental illness in friendship

with a caring volunteer of the

same gender for social support


St Vincent de Paul

Society NSW

Maryfields Day Recovery Centre (A&OD) Centre

4627 2705

Abstinence based day program for adults affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling

addictions and associated mental health problems


St Vincent de Paul

Society NSW

Nagle Centre

Care

And Support

4628 2928

Provides welfare & education support through emergency assistance for food vouchers, utilities, clothing, housing needs and referrals to other services.

Community kitchen for meals, Budget planning, NiLS scheme, Camps for primary aged children, craft groups, Literacy programs and visiting Centrelink services


St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

Macarthur Ozanam Centre

9820 9048 Operates crisis refuges in Macarthur + brokerage and housing assistance


St Vincent de Paul Society NSW

Metro South West (MSW) Brokerage

4625 1828 A generalist program for people over the age of 18 years who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of being homeless. The program’s priority is to assist

singles, couples and families to sustain and maintain tenancy


St Vincent de Paul

Society NSW

Rosalie Rendu Volunteer Home

Visitation Program

9605 1000 Volunteer Home visitation program for people living in the Macquarie Fields social housing estate and/or people who are experiencing social exclusion and have

limited access to community services


St Vincent de Paul

Society NSW

Vinnies Youth Housing

4677 2186

Transitional housing service for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Provides medium to long term shared accommodation for males &

females from 16-21 years of age, sole parents (16-24 years) in the Macarthur, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee LGAs

Schools, community groups, government &

non government agencies, self referral

TAFE NSW

South Western

Institute

Head Teacher & Consultant for

students with a psychiatric disability

9825 7307

Provides support whilst studying at TAFE or prior to enrolment. Supports can

include: assessment; reasonable adjustments and tailored educational

support programs


Tharawal

Aboriginal

Corporation

Aboriginal Medical Service

4628 4837

Provides general & specialised Medical Clinics, Dental Clinic, Counselling, Bringing

Them Home program, Social & Emotional Wellbeing Projects for

Aboriginal individuals and their families


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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA Tharawal

Aboriginal

Corporation

Dhiiyaan Brighter Futures

Program

4620 0400

A program that builds strengths and engages families with cultural support, to promote healthy development in children (up to 8 years of age) to help reduce

child abuse and neglect also to help reduce intergenerational disadvantage

Self Referral, Health Professional or other

Service Provider & DoCS Helpline

Turning Point

Camden

Community

Connections

4655 1567

Provides Chaplaincy, Tea/Coffee & Chat, Pantry Support, Services referral, court

Support, Free internet access, advocacy, budgeting and NiLs Scheme (2014)


UnitingCare

Children, Young

People & Families

Birrung Gurung

Aboriginal Intensive

Family

Support Service

9620 2911

Provides short term intensive, flexible in-home service support for Aboriginal families with a child or young person (0-18 years old) with a disability who require support due to their complex family situation or at risk of family breakdown linked

to the ongoing care and responsibility of the child



UnitingCare UNIFAM

Counselling &

Mediation

4629 7070 Professional community based counselling, mediation, problem gambling

counselling for individuals, couples and families, gambling recovery program

and relationship education

Self Referral Family or other

Service Provider

UnitingCare

Burnside

Macarthur Brighter

Futures

4627 8012 Early intervention program that provides support for families with children up to 8 years of age who require support due to their complex family situation or at risk of

family breakdown


UnitingCare

Burnside

The DRUM Youth Resource

Centre

4629 5110

Support for young people 12-24 years who may be experiencing or at risk of crisis

or homelessness, or dealing with drug and alcohol issues


UnitingCare

Burnside

Family Referral Service

1300 244 826

Information to young people and families who require support in a range of issues including: domestic & family violence; housing and accommodation; financial

assistance; parenting programs & Mental Health support


UnitingCare

Mental Health

Mental Health Respite:

Carer Support

9757 4293

Education, support, advocacy and respite services for families and carers of people

with a mental illness living in Camden, Fairfield & Liverpool LGAs



UnitingCare

Burnside

Macarthur Reconnect 4629 5125 Provides support to young people aged 12-18 years and their families who reside

in Macarthur region to identify and resolve conflict, strengthen family relationships

and prevent youth homelessness

Self Referral Family or other

Service Provider

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ORGANISATION PROGRAM CONTACT DETAILS OF SERVICE PROVISION REFERRAL CRITERIA University of

Sydney

(Brain & Mind

Research Institute)

Headspace- Youth Mental Health

4627 9089

Advice, support, education and General Medical treatment for young people 12-25 years who are experiencing a range of issues related to their mental wellbeing

Headspace- National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Free, confidential online and 24 hour telephone support to young people 12 - 25 and their family and friends

www.eheadspace.org.au or 1800 650 890

Referral from a GP or

Mental Health Service

University of Sydney

Gambling Treatment Clinic

1800 482 482 Counselling for people 16 years and over, who wish to cut back or stop their

gambling & for family & friends of gamblers


other

Service Provider

University of

Western Sydney

In partnership with

Lifeline Macarthur

UWS Psychology Clinic 4645 7241 Child & Adult Psychological services for a diverse range of mental health problems

provided by intern psychologists undertaking a Master of Psychology (Clinical)

postgraduate degree under the supervision of specialist clinical psychologists and

academic supervisors. Can also provide Intellectual and Educational Assessments

Self Referral Family or

other

Service Provider

Western Sydney

Local Health

District

Transcultural Mental Health Centre

1800 648 911 State-wide consultation and assessment service to GPs and other professionals

providing mental health care to children, young people, older people and families

from CALD backgrounds www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au

Self referral, Family or


WILMA Women’s Health Centre

4627 2955 Individual counselling, group programs, deaf & hearing impaired counselling,

Lesbian Counselling & Support

Self referral, Family or


YMCA Mt Annan Leisure

Centre

Brightside Gym Fitness Program

4648 4830

60 days program that provides a FREE personalised centre membership for people who have a mental illness

(pro-dromal or remission phases) with the option of continuing the membership at a reduced fee

Referral from Mental

Health or other Service

Provider

(Father Chris

Riley’s)

Youth Off The

Streets

Koch Centre for Youth

Centre 8796 6700

MH Manager 0428 255 405

Provides: A registered & accredited independent school for young people through HS levels 8-10 and recreation areas; community garden and nursery; recording

studio with rehearsal room; support for transition to further education, training or employment; programs focused on improving health

and wellbeing & a mental health team

Self referral Family or

other

Service Provider

Youth Solutions

Youth Drug & Alcohol Prevention &

Promotion Charity

4628 2319

Education; Information; Promotion and Referral to services targeted at young

people (12-25) in order to prevent harmful use of alcohol & other drugs

In partnership or

collaboration with

other services

http://www.eheadspace.org.au/

http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Disability Management Services (DMS) For job-seekers with a disability, injury or health concern who require assistance of a DES but are not expected to need long-term support in the workplace

Ability Options Camden & Campbelltown 4620 4555

Advanced Personnel Management Camden & Campbelltown 4620 8867 Ingleburn 9618 1441

CRS Australia Campbelltown 4633 2400

Ostara Australia Ltd Camden 4620 4555 Campbelltown 4620 8888

Hume Employment Tahmoor 0427 240 290

Employment Support Services (ESS) For job-seekers with a permanent or ongoing disability with an assessed need for more long-term, regular support in the workplace. Job-seekers are eligible for higher levels of funding for training and work-related equipment and tools

Afford Employment Campbelltown 4628 6476 Ingleburn & Minto 1300 233 673

Breakthru People Solutions Campbelltown 8778 6000

Essential Personnel Tahmoor 4872 3891

Global Skills Campbelltown 4626 5055 Ingleburn 9618 0477

Nova Employment Camden 4655 3873 Campbelltown 4625 7888 Ingleburn 9605 4712

OCTEC Limited Camden 4655 4997 Campbelltown 4627 4421 Ingleburn 0411 099 223 Minto 9824 5952 Narellan 0411 099 223 St Helens Park 0411 099 223

Ostara Australia Ltd Camden 4620 4555 Campbelltown 4620 8888

The Disability Trust Smeaton Grange 4647 6613

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH NETWORKS

MEETING DETAILS

CONTACT PURPOSE

AOD Link

Bi-Monthly (TBA)

Lauren Ognevoski [email protected] Or Karen Yuen [email protected]

A network of staff working in the ADO sector, mental health and related fields who are interested in determining and prioritising issues of

concern relating to drug and alcohol issues across Macarthur and Wingecarribee

Macarthur Mental Health

Services Interagency

Bi-Monthly On 1st Thursday

Campbelltown Community Mental Health Centre

9-10:45 am

Janine Bleakley [email protected] Or Mary Brasile [email protected]

A forum for workers, consumer & carer representative working or interested in mental health to share information on service provision and

build workforce capacity


Promotion Network Inc.

Monthly On 1st Monday

Across Macarthur 10-12pm

Mary Brasile [email protected]

A network of workers, consumers & carer representatives interested in

mental wellbeing by raising awareness of mental illness, reducing stigma

and promoting access to services through education, events & activities


Professionals Network

Quarterly On the last Wednesday of

the month Across Macarthur

6-8pm

Hayley Campbell [email protected]

A network for professionals working in the area of mental health

interested in professional development, sector collaboration and

networking

www.mhpn.org.au

Campbelltown Youth

Mental Health

Professionals Network

Quarterly On the 1st Thursday of the

month Headspace Campbelltown

5.30pm

Shane Cross [email protected]

A network for professionals working in the area of youth mental health

interested in professional development, sector collaboration and

networking

www.mhpn.org.au

Macarthur and Wingecarribee Carer Services Network

Bi-Monthly On 3rd Friday

Common Ground Bakery Picton

10-12pm

Tania McCurley [email protected]

A network for professionals that work together to improve outcomes for carers by reducing duplication of services, form partnerships and to

network between government and non-government services. Also publish a newsletter that outreaches to rural villages







http://www.mhpn.org.au/


http://www.mhpn.org.au/


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LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS MEETING DETAILS CONTACT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS A fellowship of men and women who share their experience and build their

resilience in order to recover from alcoholism

Mondays 8pm -9:30pm

@ Glenquarie Anglican Church Hall

Pete 0425 167 732 or AA 24hr Helpline 9799 1199

www.aa.org.au

CARERS Support group for carers of people living with a mental illness

3rd Tuesday of every month 5.15 pm @ Campbelltown RSL Club

Carer Assist 4620 5255

FACING ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP Support group for people who experience an anxiety disorder, their families

and friends

2nd Wednesday of every month 6.30pm @ Lifeline in Smeaton Grange

Mental Health Association of NSW 1300 794 992

www.mentalhealth.asn.au

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS Support group to help compulsive gamblers to stop gambling

Macquarie Fields Gamblers Anonymous Tuesday 7.30 – 9pm

Salvation Army Building

9726 6625 www.gansw.org.au

GROW MEETINGS Mutual support meetings for adults who experience emotional/mental health

problems who wish to work on their personal development

Every Friday 2pm @ Campbelltown Family Support Service

GROW Information Line 1800 558 268

www.grow.net.au

HEARING VOICES SELF-HELP GROUP A social/support group for voice hearers

Fortnightly on Thursday evenings 6.30 – 7.30pm @ Campbelltown Library

Network Facilitator Samantha 0415 355 064

NOURISH Support group for adults experiencing eating & body image related issues

2nd Wednesday of every month 7-8.30pm @ Catholic Care Campbelltown

Catholic Care 4628 0044

SUICIDE BEREAVEMENT Support group for adults who have lost a loved one through suicide

4th Wednesday of every month @ Lifeline Macarthur in Smeaton Grange

Lifeline Macarthur 4645 7200

THE COFFEE ROOM Informal support group for people with a mental illness, their relatives,

carers and friends

Monthly on a Monday 10am – 12pm @

Cafe Kulcha Meeting Space Campbelltown

Macarthur Diversity Services In. Renica

0413 536 800 or www.mdsi.org.au

http://www.aa.org.au/

http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/

http://www.gansw.org.au/

http://www.grow.net.au/

http://www.mdsi.org.au/

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NATIONAL AND STATE INFORMATION & SUPPORT TELEPHONE LINES

ADULT SURVIVORS of CHILD ABUSE (ASCA) 1300 657 380 Professional short-term counselling support, referrals for ongoing support

AGEING & DISABILITY SERVICES INFORMATION 1800 683 232 Macarthur Disability Services Regional telephone information and Referral line

CHILD PROTECTION HELPLINE 132 111 24hr reporting line for general community to report child abuse and neglect

DADS IN DISTRESS Support Services 1300 853 437 Help & support for separated dads

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINE 1800 656 463 Counselling, information and referrals for those experiencing DV

EATING DISORDERS HELPLINE 1300 550 236 Support for people affected by an eating disorder & their families & friends

FAMILY DRUG SUPPORT 1300 368 186 National Information & assistance for families affected by A&OD

GAMBLING HELP 1800 858 858 Telephone, face-to-face and online support for gambling problems

HOMELESS PERSONS INFORMATION LINE 1800 234 566 24hr information & referral for adults at risk of/or homelessness

HOMICIDE VICTIMS SUPPORT 1800 191 777 Information & support for people affected by homicide

KIDS HELPLINE 1800 551 800 Telephone Counselling and online counselling for young people 5-25 years

LEGAL AID HOTLINE 1300 888 529 Information & advice for finding appropriate legal support

LEGAL AID MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICE 9745 4277 Legal advice about mental health law

LIFELINE TELEPHONE CRISIS SUPPORT 13 11 14 24hr telephone crisis support

MEN’S LINE AUSTRALIA 1300 789 978 24hr information, referral & online counselling for men

MEN’S REFERRAL SERVICE 1300 766 491 Counselling, information & referral for individuals experiencing or using violence & workers who assist clients using or experiencing domestic and family violence

MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS LINE 1800 011 511 State-wide information & referral to local public mental health services

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION NSW 1300 794 991 Mental Health Information Service

MULTICULTURAL PROBLEM GAMBLING SERVICE 1800 856 800 Telephone & multi-language resources for gamblers and their families

NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE 1800 555 677 For people who are deaf or who have a hearing or speech impairment

NSW ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE 1800 628 221 Information, advice & referral for people who witness, suspect or experience the abuse of older people living in their homes

NSW RAPE CRISIS CENTRE 1800 424 017 24hr support and counselling for victims of sexual assault

PARENT LINE NSW 1300 130 052 24hr information & support for parents with children 0-18 years

POLICE ASSISTANCE LINE 131 444 24hr non emergency information & assistance

TELEPHONE INTERPRETER SERVICE 131 450 Free telephone interpreting services for non-English speakers

VICTIMS SUPPORT LINE 1800 633 063 24hr support referral and information service for victims of crime

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Online Directory of e-mental health services and therapies www.beyondblue.org.au For Mental Health & Support Services located in other areas of NSW browse the Mental Health Association of NSW online directory www.wayahead.org.au

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