Available supports

We connect people with the right support for their needs across northern Queensland.

Low-intensity Strategies

The provision of psychological interventions delivered via telephone and web-based services.

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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.

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The person must have a Pension Card, Health Care Card or Low Income Health Care Card.*

*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.
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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.

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The person must have a mental illness or be at risk of developing a mental illness, and live in a Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF).
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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.

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This service is not intended to support people who are at acute and immediate risk.
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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.

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The GP practice must have access to a computer or tablet, with a webcam and speakers or headphones.
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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.

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The person must not currently be a client of public mental health services (QLD health), the NDIS or any other government-funded Mental health support programs (such as CoS, NPST, IRSP, GRSP).
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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.

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The person must not currently be a client of public mental health services and must not be receiving case management through Queensland Health.
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Mental Health Integrated Complex Care (MHICC)

MHICC provides longer-term support and psychological treatment for individuals with severe mental illness with complex needs. Services are provided by a mental health nurse and include care coordination and referral to appropriate services, psycho-education and support to self-manage illness, family support,recovery planning, physical health care and metabolic monitoring, and medication management.

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Only GPs can make a referral to MHICC. Available only in the Cairns area.
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Designed to integrate with the broader health system