Low-intensity Strategies
The provision of psychological interventions delivered via telephone and web-based services.
Psychological Therapies
For low income / financially disadvantaged people with a non-acute moderate mental health condition who would benefit from short-term goal-focused psychological strategies.
*Eligibility exceptions include:
- If the person has recently lost employment but does not yet have the required documentation.
- If the person is experiencing domestic violence and is unable to access bank accounts.
- If the person has experienced an environmental disaster, such as flood or drought.
- If the referrer believes the person to be experiencing exceptional financial circumstances. In this case, a letter demonstrating this should accompany the Connect to Wellbeing Referral Form.
Psychological Therapies in Aged Care Facilities
Psychological support for people in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) who would benefit from short-term goal-focused psychological strategies.
Suicide Prevention Services (low to moderate risk)
Suicide Prevention Services provides support for people following a suicide attempt or self-harm incident, people who have expressed recent suicidal ideation, or people otherwise at risk of a suicidal crisis.
Telehealth Specialist Services
This service provides a consultation under Medicare via video conferencing by a consultant psychiatrist. Only GPs can make a referral to Telehealth Specialist Services.
National Psychosocial Support Measure (NPSM)
Psychosocial support (for up to 12 months) for people with a severe episodic mental illness resulting in a reduced functional capacity.
Mental Health Integrated Complex Care (MHICC)
Provides longer term (up to 2 years) clinical support and treatment for individuals with severe mental illness with complex needs resulting in reduced functional capacity.
