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MENTAL HEALTH & DISABILITY SUPPORTS | HUNTER & CENTRAL COAST
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The Mental Health Line is a single number, state-wide 24 hour mental health telephone access service. Anyone with a mental health issue can use the Mental Health Line to speak with a mental health professional and be directed to the right care for them. Carers, other health professionals and emergency workers can also use the Mental Health Line for advice about a person’s clinical symptoms, the urgency of the need for care and local treatment options.
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Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a Hunter region provider for mental health services for identified young people (0-17 years) in the public sector. The service provides assessment and treatment of children and their families where a child is exhibiting, is suspected of having, or is at risk of developing emotional and psychological problems.
CAMHS provides a range of specialist mental health services in both community and inpatient settings across Hunter New England to infants, children, young people, their families and carers with a view to optimising mental health outcomes.
In addition, CAMHS provides a range of prevention, promotion and early intervention activities that aim to increase awareness of mental health issues for children and young people. CAMHS also aims to improve early detection and intervention in the development of mental illness and to actively promote mental health and wellbeing.
Wiyiliin Ta provides assessments of emotional wellbeing issues for children and adolescents from an Aboriginal background. Staff work in close partnership with Awabakal Medical Centre.
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Link2home is a single, state-wide telephone service for homelessness enquiries in NSW. Link2home provides assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of being homelessness by offering access to specialised support and accommodation services.
From 9am to 10pm daily, Link2home provides information, assessments and referrals to homelessness services across NSW.
Between the hours of 10pm and 9am, Link2home provides information, assessments and refer to emergency services if required. Referral to accommodation and support services is not available during these hours
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Strength-based disability services in Newcastle & the Hunter
Explore our range of NDIS support services in Newcastle & the Hunter. We empower participants to build capacity & live as independently as possible.
Support work
Get the assistance you or your participant needs from a reliable, like-minded NDIS support worker.
Whether you want to participate in a sport, visit a hydrotherapy pool, go to a gaming group, or complete a TAFE course, we help our participants get out there, have fun and hit goals!
Coordination of supports
Make the best use of your NDIS funding with the help of one of our coordinators of supports (COS).
As a provider since the rollout of the NDIS, we have deep connections with local disability services, government departments and local businesses, ensuring your NDIS journey moves towards your goals efficiently.
Specialist support coordination
Does a participant or loved one have specific environmental or behavioural challenges and require a higher level of support?
We help participants with higher support needs surmount obstacles and access round-the-clock mental health and disability services in Newcastle and the Hunter. Our Specialist Support Coordinators can connect them with supports within a specialised support framework and build capacity.
Supported independent living
Discover consistent supervision and skill building in a shared Hunter Care Group-owned home.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) involves shared supports with other housemates. A roster of care is developed to identify the supports each participant needs throughout the week.
Psychosocial recovery coach
Psychosocial disabilities can make day-to-day activities difficult to navigate. Overcome barriers to participation, boost resilience and thrive with Hunter Care Group.
Leveraging in-depth knowledge of mental health conditions and services, our experienced psychosocial recovery coaches help NDIS participants with psychosocial disability to navigate challenges and develop independence.