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Written by Toni Robinson
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Friday, 17 April 2009 17:56 |
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Mainstream Community Association Incorporated was established in Mackay in 1996 and the aim of this service is to provide support services to people living in the Mackay community in the accommodation of their choice and who have a psychiatric disability. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR SUPPORT? | HOW DO I APPLY? | People who: - Have a primary diagnosis of a Psychiatric Disability
- Adults aged between 18 to 65 years
- Youths aged between 10 to 17 years, and
- Are willing to accept the service – using the Recovery Model
| - Clients are referred to the service by; Mental Health Case Managers, Social Worker and/of Doctor.
- Clients are assessed to determine the support needed and the level of support - using the Recovery Model.
- If resources are available a Community Services Worker is introduced to the Client and they work together to reach the clients goals.
- If resources are unavailable the clients name will go on a waiting list.
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Last Updated on Friday, 12 June 2009 05:38 |
