Canberra Adult Services

We provide mental health assessment, support and treatment in hospital and in the local community. Allied health professionals provide a wide range of services that help improve people’s health, wellbeing and quality of life. Having access to health services where and when people need them has an important bearing on their sense of wellbeing. The team's role is to offer targeted psychological and occupational therapy interventions for individuals who cannot access these services elsewhere in the community.
Measures to protect people from abuse in residential care facilities and from abuse from those who deliver in-home care are discussed in Chapter 4. Adult Step Up Step Down provides services to people aged 25 to 65 years who are being clinically managed by canberra adult with another Canberra Health Services mental health service. Our residential services provide adults with a diagnosed mental health condition a safe place to live in supported group accommodation and support either before a hospital admission or after .

We prioritise all our waiting lists according to how urgent the referrals are. We will review your referral and if it is accepted, you will be provided with a therapist. Some of our therapists are registered with private health insurers, so you're able to claim back part of your sessions. Flexible payment plans are available with full reports provided once payment is complete.
The Mental Health Consultation Liaison Service provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment services through a multi-disciplinary team. We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and  recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Healthdirect Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present. The newly opened Adult Mental Health Unit at building 25 has been designed to create an environment that provides people with hope, choice, privacy and personal space. We respect the Aboriginal people of this region as the Traditional Custodians and cultural knowledge holders of this land.

Although, as discussed further below, some consider that coercive powers may be seen to undermine the advocacy role of public advocates. The committee said it ‘strongly supports the establishment of a Public Advocate in New South Wales with the power to investigate complaints about abuse and also to initiate its own investigations’. In Victoria and Western Australia, abuse is investigated where it would be appropriate to make or change a guardianship or financial administration order.
Professionals at the Hub will assess you, recommend the best treatment pathway and make referrals if needed. Services are free and you do not need an appointment, a Medicare card or a referral to talk to Head to Health. The interactions I've had with staff so far have been excellent, they truly care about the needs of those they help as well as their families. Always motivating and encouraging to help and support me in achieving my goals.

At Wellbeings, our experienced psychologists provide evidence-based assessments and counselling for ADHD and autism in children six years and over, young people and adults. These thorough assessments are tailored to each individual and include structured interviews, questionnaires and developmental history reviews. Finally, police officers may feel that they are not trained or equipped to provide the necessary support an at-risk adult may need. Safeguarding agencies will in some cases need to coordinate a number of services for the affected adult over an extended period of time. In fact, police are likely to value being able to refer some cases of elder abuse to people trained and focused on supporting vulnerable adults. A MindMap Youth Navigator can connect young ACT residents aged between 6 and 24 years to local mental health services and resources.
Ultimately, our goal is to support and empower you to navigate current or future ruptures in your relationship, equipping you with the emotional skills to manage them more effectively. Life Supports counsellors and psychologists work with individuals, couples and families all across Canberra, to develop healthier relationships, and improve psychological wellbeing. The Australian Law Reform Commission acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. Victorian Law Reform Commission, Guardianship, Final Report No 24 recs 330–34.

CAMHS helps Canberrans up to the age of 18 years who are experiencing a major mental illness and are at risk of suicide, self-harm, or have recently been detained under the Mental Health Act. We do not process private health funds claims here at Northside Psychology. However, if you have private health, you can check with your fund if they cover psychological assessments. If you’re unsure about the specific service you need, our team is ready to assist you. Please get in touch via our enquiry form, and we’ll help guide you towards the most appropriate services based on your needs and goals.
The Institute has played a key role in informing policy in the ACT in areas including wellbeing, community resilience to climate change, and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Nationally and internationally, the Institute is renowned for its research in mental health service provision, health and climate change and the prevention of chronic disease. The Adolescent Day Program is offered to young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who are residents of the ACT and who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health issues. A comprehensive list of child and adolescent mental health services in the ACT.
Our team works both with people admitted to Canberra Hospital (‘inpatients’) and people who attend hospital clinics and day therapy units (‘outpatients’). We offer counselling services for Canberra-based singles or couples facing difficulty navigating intimate relationships. Our counsellors will support you in rediscovering connection and enhancing closeness by providing a space to come together and work through key points of frustration, distress, or distance in your relationship. At Life Supports our promise to you is that we will provide an exceptional and responsive service throughout your experience with one of our counsellors. At Life Supports we believe that with the right support, people can move forward in their lives. In the ACT, one of the functions of the Public Advocate is ‘promoting the protection of people with a disability from abuse and exploitation’.

For community service providers Help to understand and follow national and ACT standards and laws to give quality services to Canberrans who need them. Honours and awards Awards and honours that recognise groups and individuals who have contributed to our community. Forensic Mental Health Services provides high quality forensic mental health care to people in contact with the criminal justice system. Adult community mental health teams are multidisciplinary and provide mental health assessment, treatment, clinical management, crisis management, family support and referral pathways for people with mental health issues.
For children, we gather information through the primary caregivers and teacher interviews, questionnaires and observation. Results are compared against DSM-5-TR criteria and a detailed report is shared with you and any relevant professionals. For ease of reference, this chapter will sometimes use ‘public advocate’ to refer to public advocates or public guardians. Please note that post-hospital supports can only be arranged through ACT  public hospitals. This page contains service providers that are part of the Community Assistance and Temporary Support Program .