Our system of care promotes a person-centred approach to mental health, suicide and alcohol and other drug treatment and care. It supports services that are responsive to community needs and expectations.
Services commissioned under our system of care deliver targeted, appropriate services to a wide range of community and cultural groups at numerous locations across our region.
Services in this directory are presented according to age group, target population, location, treatment type and level of vulnerability to assist people to find the best service for their individual needs.
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COPE | Eastern Health Turning Point Alcohol & Drug Centre
COPE provide a specialised treatment program for individuals presenting with coexisting substance dependence and significant trauma.
Target populations: The COPE program is available to women aged 25 or older with current PTSD symptoms and problematic substance use.
Locations: All suburbs within NWMPHN
Alcohol and other drug counselling service | CatholicCare
CatholicCare’s Drug and Alcohol Program provides information and treatment support to help address the complex needs of individuals with alcohol and other drug consumption issues.
The program also provides information and support to family members affected by the use of alcohol and other drugs by another family member. The program provides counselling and care coordination support.
Target populations: Mainstream, Vietnamese, African and Burmese individuals and families.
Locations: Brimbank, Maribyrnong, Yarra
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Psychosocial Support Service | Neami National
Psychosocial Support Services will provide much needed support for people with severe and complex mental illness who are not eligible for assistance through the NDIS. The services are for people who would benefit from time-limited, non-clinical psychosocial support.
The length of support can range from eight weeks to a maximum of 12 months, depending on the individual’s needs.
Target populations:
People with severe mental illness who are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Locations: Darebin, Hume, Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Yarra
Psychosocial Support Service | cohealth
Psychosocial Support Services will provide much needed support for people with severe and complex mental illness who are not eligible for assistance through the NDIS. The services are for people who would benefit from time-limited, non-clinical psychosocial support.
The length of support can range from eight weeks to a maximum of 12 months, depending on the individual’s needs.
Target populations:
People with severe mental illness who are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Locations: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moorabool, Wyndham
Connexions | Jesuit Social Services
Counselling, casework and advocacy for young people. The program seeks to engage young people by establishing relationships built on trust and understanding.
People generally receive a flexible number of sessions to meet their needs.
Target populations:
Young People (16-28 years) with high and complex needs, particularly individuals struggling with concurrent mental health and substance misuse.
Locations: Collingwood, Sunshine
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Parallel Pathways | Youth Projects
Healthcare and support to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and are experiencing comorbid AOD substance misuse and mental health concerns.
People generally receive a flexible number of sessions to meet their needs.
Target populations:
Individuals with coexisting mental health and AOD experiencing primary or secondary homelessness.
Locations: Melbourne
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Illicit Drugs & Alcohol Treatment Counselling Services | Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association
Drug and alcohol counselling, consultancy and continuing care for the Vietnamese community. Delivered within the context of harm minimisation and a focus on psychosocial treatment.
People generally receive a flexible number of sessions to meet their needs.
Target populations:
Australians of Vietnamese background and their families.
Locations: Braybrook, Richmond
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Q Health | Merri Health
An integrated LGBTIQ service that responds to the unique and complex AOD substance use issues and needs of LGBTIQ communities.
People generally receive up to 12 sessions per year in this service.
Target populations:
LGBTIQ communities with AOD substance use issues.
Locations: Brunswick, Coburg
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Muslim Youth, Adult and Families Program | Odyssey House
AOD services including counselling, youth outreach, case management and care coordination.
People generally receive a flexible number of sessions to meet their needs.
This service is a collaboration between Odyssey House, Salvation Army, SHARC and YSAS.
Target populations:
Muslim community with AOD substance use issues.
Locations: Glenroy
REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Reconstructing Life After Dependency (RLAD) Program | VincentCare
AOD counselling and care coordination.
People generally receive a flexible number of sessions to meet their needs.
Target populations:
Men experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Men with a history of long term homelessness and substance use.
Locations: Fitzroy
