The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN) has announced the launch of a care navigation service with the objective of reducing mental health disorders and suicide among veterans and their families due to the timely receipt of appropriate healthcare. The service also aims to improve the health literacy of clients.
The Hunter, New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (The PHN) has commissioned two new mental health services with the aim of increasing access for vulnerable people.
A mobile health clinic providing access to health care and social services for homeless people has been recognised for its success, taking out the Primary Care Innovation Award at the annual PHN Awards.
headspace Taree has officially opened its doors, providing a vital new support service for young people in the area
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The Service Connect Line is a free telephone service that links people with a mental illness residing in the HNECC PHN region, to psychosocial support services. Carers, Clinicians and GPs can also call the line on a person’s behalf.
Newcastle Safe Haven has recently re-opened its doors following a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Mind Health Service Connect Line provides an easy-to-use phone line to assist with navigation of, and referral to psychosocial support services.
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We are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Hunter, New England and Central Coast communities as reflected in our existing and future partnerships across a range of health issues.
Five (5) grants of $6,000 each are available to CALD support organisations in the Hunter New England and Central Coast areas to develop video, audio and/or printed materials to encourage local people in CALD community groups impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated social isolation to access local mental health and wellbeing support services.
A new counselling service spearheaded by ACON, Australia’s largest sexuality and gender diverse health organisation, will give LGBTQ community members more options in accessing inclusive and culturally appropriate mental health care and support. Pride Counselling provides counselling support to LGBTQ community members seeking an affordable service.