You in Mind provides free psychological therapies and non-clinical peer support for people with, or at risk of, a diagnosed mental illness and are part of an eligible population group within South Western Sydney.
Psychological therapies are delivered by mental health professionals and are matched to your individual mental health needs.
Following referral and initial assessment, you may also be linked in with a peer worker to receive peer support.
Peer support
If you are accessing You in Mind through One Door Mental Health or Community Links, you may be eligible to receive support from a peer worker. Peer workers have a lived experience of mental illness and accessing services, and can support you in:
- understanding what to expect from engaging in psychological therapy
- self-advocacy
- linking with other supports that help you in your overall wellbeing
- building hope and optimism in your mental health recovery
Eligible population groups for You in Mind support
You in Mind is for people who live in South Western Sydney with a mild to severe mental health issue who are over the age of 12 years experiencing barriers to accessing support through the Medicare Better Access initiative, and identify as:
- Does not speak English at home
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- Aged 65+ years
- LGBTQIA+
- Resident of Wollondilly or Wingecarribee experiencing geographic isolation and social disconnection
- Experiencing financial hardship (you have a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or similar)
- Experiencing homelessness
- Experiencing perinatal depression
Referrals by GPs
GPs may make referrals to this service through SWSPHN’s Mental Health Central Intake.
InstructionsMake an appointment with your GP to discuss a referral.
Commissioned provider details:
You in Mind is commissioned by South Western Sydney PHN and delivered by the following providers:
One Door Mental Health
Mild to moderate and severe and enduring needs in Camden/ Campbelltown/Liverpool/Bankstown/Fairfield – Phone: 02 9199 6143
Community Links Wellbeing
Mild to moderate and severe and enduring needs Wollondilly/Wingecarribee – Phone: 0455 104 104
Connection Emotion Reflection
Mild to moderate needs for those who identify as Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander in Camden/Campbelltown/Wollondilly/Wingecarribee: Phone: 02 4684 3663