Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs
Here at CatholicCare we have a number of programs that can support people who are struggling with substance abuse or their mental health.
CatholicCare’s Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug programs support individuals affected by drug and substance abuse to work towards a healthier lifestyle. Our Mental Health Services help people to better manage their mental health through developing strategies to support their wellbeing and providing the help they need to do so.
Clinical Care
Our Clinical Care program provides support to adults with complex and enduring mental health and psychosocial needs for up to 12 months.
Our aim is to help individuals to better manage their health, so they can stay well and out of hospital.
A dedicated caseworker works with the participant and their GP to plan and access the right support for their wellbeing.
Our team works to assist individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to their recovery through practical support, referrals and connection to community.
The program works to:
- improve their mental health and wellbeing
- set goals and meet them
- develop a safety plan
- develop strategies to manage their mental health
- make contact with family and support people, when appropriate
- maintain and develop new links with services.
Eligibility for the program includes those:
- who have a clinically diagnosed mental illness
- whose social, personal or occupational functioning is significantly impacted
- who may also have psychosocial needs that are impacting your recovery such as substance use, homelessness, domestic violence or unemployment.
Those who are not eligible include:
- participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- individuals receiving case management or treatment from Hunter New England Community Mental Health Services
- individuals who already are receiving comprehensive support from other services.
Clinical Care locations:
- Upper Hunter
- Mid Coast
- Central Coast (in partnership with CatholicCare Broken Bay)
How to access this service
Referrals can be made via Consultmed.
For more information, please contact our team on (02) 6539 5900 or email clinicalcare@catholiccare.org.au
This service has been made possible by funding from the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN).
Connected Recovery
This program supports individuals over the age of 18 who's experience of mental illness and/or Alcohol and Drug misuse has impacted their daily lives.
Through socially based group activities and individual supports we will be able to assist with:
- social skills
- day-to-day living skills
- financial management and budgeting
- finding and maintaining a home
- maintaining physical wellbeing
- connecting to community and other support services
We will work with you to create a plan to assist in achieving your personal recovery goals including:
- reducing alcohol and other drugs misuse
- improving overall health and wellbeing
- engaging in daily activities, relationships and connection to community
- improve self-confidence and independence
- access appropriate supports
For more information, email connectedrecovery@catholiccare.org.au or call our office on (02) 6539 5900.
For the Connected Recovery Referral Form, click HERE.
This service has been made possible by funding from the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (the PHN). Currently, it only operates on the Mid Coast.