Post on 14-Jul-2020
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 mary.brasile@sswahs.nsw.gov.au.
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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
Self Referral, Family or
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
Provider
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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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service
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
Self Referral, Family or other 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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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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
(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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
Mission Australia Counselling Services 4621 7400 Counselling and Gambling Counselling services & other welfare programs for individuals & their families, friends or partners
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
MTC
Australia
Youth and Employment Services
Campbelltown 4645 8700
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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)
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Campbelltown 4625 0803
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
Salvation Army
Salvos Counselling
Campbelltown 4731 1554
Counselling programs for people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, anger or require relationship counselling
24/7 Salvos Care Line 1300 3636 22
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
Schizophrenia
Fellowship of NSW
Harmony House
4620 8888
0481 033700
A recovery focused program for people living with a mental health diagnosis
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
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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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW
Macarthur Ozanam Centre
9820 9048 Operates crisis refuges in Macarthur + brokerage and housing assistance
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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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)
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
Self Referral, Family or
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
other Service Provider
WILMA Women’s Health Centre
4627 2955 Individual counselling, group programs, deaf & hearing impaired counselling,
Lesbian Counselling & Support
Self referral, Family or
other Service Provider
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
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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 lauren@youthsolutions.com.au Or Karen Yuen karen@youthsolutions.com.au
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 Janine.Bleakley@sydney.edu.au Or Mary Brasile Mary.Brasile@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
A forum for workers, consumer & carer representative working or interested in mental health to share information on service provision and
build workforce capacity
Macarthur Mental Health
Promotion Network Inc.
Monthly On 1st Monday
Across Macarthur 10-12pm
Mary Brasile Mary.Brasile@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
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
Macarthur Mental Health
Professionals Network
Quarterly On the last Wednesday of
the month Across Macarthur
6-8pm
Hayley Campbell hayley.campbell@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
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 Shane.cross@sydney.edu.au
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 Tania@communitylinks.org.au
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
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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
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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
ENTER INFORMATION ON A NEW SERVICE HERE