15 February 2021
Peer support is now available through the You in Mind program which provides free psychological therapies for people (12 years and above) experiencing moderate-severe mental illness. The program is delivered by mental health professionals across South Western Sydney.
Who is eligible for You in Mind?
- Living with stress, anxiety or depression and from one of the following populations:
- Culturally and linguistically diverse or from a refugee background
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Living in the rural areas of Wollondilly and Wingecarribee, with barriers to gaining support through Better Access (Medicare) services
- Residents of Claymore, Airds and the 2168 postcode
- LGBTQAI+
- Older People
- Financially Disadvantaged
- Perinatal Depression
Or
- Experiencing a severe and enduring mental illness
Who provides the peer support?
SWSPHN has commissioned One Door Mental Health to provide the new peer support component of the You in Mind program, in partnership with Community Links Wellbeing.
Consumer peer support workers use their own lived experience of mental illness and accessing services to support clients in:
- Understanding what to expect from engaging in psychological therapy
- Psychoeducation
- self-advocacy
- Linking with other supports (e.g. psychosocial support)
How do I know if peer support will be best for me?
Once accepted into the You in Mind program, clients will be assessed to determine if they would benefit from peer support.
How do I find more information about peer support?
Contact One Door Mental Health
- Via phone on 9199 6143
- Via email healthcare@onedoor.org.au