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Mental Health Services
Baptistcare provides a range of services to people in regional areas of Western Australia who live with a mental illness. We provide support to facilitate independent living and self help as well as crisis accommodation. In addition, we provide community and carer support for people who have a family member or loved one with a mental illness.
These services are based at two regional offices, one in Geraldton covering the Central West Region and one in Narrogin which covers the Great Southern Region.
What is Mental Illness?
Mental illness is a general term for a group of illnesses which can be mild or severe, temporary or prolonged. Most mental illnesses can be treated, however a person with a mental illness often faces isolation and discrimination from family, friends, employers and neighbours. These attitudes can make people hide their illness and feel ashamed. Most people can control their mental illness with medication, counselling or both, and live rewarding lives. Family, friends, colleagues and other people can make a huge difference to a person’s recovery with understanding and compassion.
Caring for a Person Who Has a Mental Illness
Family members and friends of those affected by mental illness can do a great deal to help their friend or relative. However, carers need to look after themselves too. It’s important to develop a sense of balance between a person’s own needs and the needs of the person they care for. Carers need to recognise their limits and understand what level of support and care they are realistically able to provide.
Geraldton Mental Health Services
Contact us:
PO Box 2162 GERALDTON WA 6531
T (08) 9921 2281
F (08) 9921 7271
Narrogin Mental Health Services
Contact us:
PO Box 253 NARROGIN WA 6312
T (08) 9881 6445
F (08) 9881 6445
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Psychosocial Support - Provides individual support to assist clients to return to or maintain quality of life in their own community.
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Self Help Group - Centre based activities, companionship and excursions for clients and carers are held in Katanning and Narrogin on a weekly basis. |
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Psychosocial Support Service - Provides individual support to assist clients to return to or maintain quality of life in their own community. This also includes a self-help group and provides assistance for carers, home visits, respite, resource library, information and support. |
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Independent Living Programme - Providing suitable accommodation. Clients must meet Homeswest eligibility requirements. |
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COMPASS House - Emergency, crisis or respite accommodation for periods of up to eight weeks. Staffed 24 hours. |
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