How the Head to Health service can help your patients
Healthy North Coast has established the Head to Health service in collaboration with the Department of Health (DoH). The free mental health service includes a 1800 helpline to help support local intake, assessment and referral, plus a new Head to Health Hub located at Lismore’s Primary Health Precinct at the Southern Cross University Campus. Head
Become a Healthy Minds provider – request for tender closing Monday
Psychologists, mental health social workers, mental health occupational therapists and mental health nurses (credentialed) are invited to apply to become a Healthy Minds provider. Tenders close at 5pm on Monday 11 April. The Healthy Minds program provides psychological therapies to people residing in North Coast NSW and who are unable to access Medicare Benefit Schedule
Launch of ForWhen – National Mental Health Helpline for Expectant and New Parents
Pregnancy and parenthood is a time of big change for new parents. What’s often not spoken about are the challenges that can come with it. Mental health struggles can come in the wake of a pregnancy or when raising an infant and are far more common than many people realise. You’re not alone in how
A new Aftercare Service for Attempted Suicide arrives in Kempsey and Bellingen
A new program in Kempsey and Bellingen is responding to the needs of people at risk of suicide. The not-for-profit organisation, Social Futures, is delivering Care Connect to support people who have recently attempted suicide, self-harmed or had suicidal ideas. Care Connect’s program manager Jason Timperley said Care Connect links people to supports to help
Your and your staff’s mental health and wellbeing is important, too!
The flooding and its aftermath have taken a toll on us all, with inevitably some people more affected than others. While we are all focused on supporting our communities, it’s also important that we practice self-care so that we can stay fit and well to continue to show up each day — this will be
Study looks at methamphetamine use in young people
A new Turning Point educational video is available – ‘Testing new medications for methamphetamine use disorder (MAUD) in young people’. The video is presented by Assoc. Prof. Gillinder Bedi and Dr Alexandre Guerin. Methamphetamine use commonly starts in adolescence or early adulthood. New treatment approaches for young people are required. This presentation provides an overview
Mental health high on PM’s ‘extra support’ list
An additional $31.2 million for mental health support services is one of a range of measures promised to flood affected communities in northern NSW this week. Making the funding pledge was Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who toured Lismore and surrounding areas on Wednesday, viewing some of the devastation and meeting with community leaders. He also
NNSW hospital mental health admission and discharge notifications now live
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) has now gone live with their mental health admission and discharge notifications (ADNs). This is an extension to their existing ADN services, with ADNs previously being delivered for chronic disease patients. Hospital admission and discharge notifications are intended to improve the flow of information to the GP about a
Ballina and Byron Clinical Society to discuss models of mental health care
As many local clinicians report, navigating the mental health care system can be difficult. Some people are too unwell for primary care but not unwell enough for state-based services. Referred to as “the missing middle”, their care is too complex for a GP but not severe enough for admission to hospital. As well as managing
Rural mental health small project grant
The Peregrine Centre and NSW Health are pleased to offer up to $250,000 in grants for small research projects in 2022-2023. Minimum grant amount is $5,000 and multi-year funding will be considered. Applications Close: 1st March, 2022 Details can be found in this powerpoint download (16.2Mb): Rural MH Small Grants Invitation Quality projects that align
Helping boost brain function in Currumbin
For individuals struggling with cognitive decline or wanting help to improve cognitive function as they age, Currumbin Clinic’s Brain Gym day program focuses on issues related to managing cognitive function. This includes brain training exercises and creating a healthy balanced lifestyle through mental and physical activities, healthy eating and social activities. Brain training for older
Mental health support for the holidays
Taking care of your mental health can be a challenge during the busy holiday season. A number of organisations offer support and education for people with mental ill-health, their families and carers throughout Australia. With the holiday season upon us, Healthy North Coast has compiled a list of mental health support services you can refer
