Accessing Mental Health Services - Webinar replay
Recorded 15 February 2023
There are a lot of mental health services out in the market today, but it is hard to understand how to best access them, know what is available and whether they are the most appropriate for your situation.
In this webinar we speak with Natasha Morris, a psychosocial recovery coach and Suzy Romanous, a counsellor from Saides Counselling about the best way to approach this.
The key points are:
- Your GP is the best starting point and gateway to different mental health services and supports. Your GP will determine your clinical/medical needs (Medicare), help you access community-based services and support you in your application to the NDIS. The NDIS focuses on helping you build independence to connect with your community.
- Build a support team around you including medical/clinical professionals, your therapies, informal supports (family/friends) - and you should include community based supports as well such as:
https://www.sane.org - Sane offers free information, resources, connections, community and counselling to people and carers (friends/families) needing mental health support.
https://www.mindspot.org.au - Mindspot is a free online and telephone based mental health service.
This is just scratching the surface of accessing mental health services. Every situation is very unique and individual. Hop onto Kinora for any further questions - our NDIS community of participants, their families, support coordinators, psychosocial recovery coaches and counsellors are here to help. https://www.kinora.com.au
Resources shared during the webinar:
How has the perspective on mental health changed?
https://youtu.be/zBhqQ-MCAI8
Not sure if your psychosocial disability is eligible?
https://www.kinora.com.au/advice-articles/psychosocial-disability-eligibility-and-evidence
WHO Disability Assessment Schedule
https://novopsych.com.au/assessments/health/the-world-health-organisation-disability-assessment-schedule-whodas-2-0-self-report-version/
Local NDIA, ECEI or LAC offices
https://www.ndis.gov.au/contact/locations
Disability gateway - information about local community services
https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/
This webinar features our expert providers:
Natasha Morris from Recovery Plus Support is an experienced psychosocial recovery coach with extensive knowledge of mainstream and community NDIS services. She has a holistic person centred approach that focuses on self care. She has capacity to take clients in WA with telehealth options available in regional areas.
Suzy Romanous from Saides Counselling is a registered counsellor, Level 4 with ACA and has over 22 year’s experience as a counsellor. Suzy has worked with a diverse range of participants and specialises in mental health challenges. She has capacity and can service West Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Telehealth options are available in regional areas.
