Services for older persons who have developed a mental illness, or who have a mental health problem complicated by age related issues, include assessment, treatment, liaison with other agencies, medication advice, advice with placement in residential facilities, support for families and carers.: EntryProcedures Eligibility - People 65 and over, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 45 and over, who have developed a mental illness or who have a mental health problem complicated by age related issues. Please ring for more information, a Duty Worker will respond and triage your call. Staff include psychiatrists, community mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and medical officers.: WaitingListDetails Average wait is 7-10 days for assessment. Services include consultation, liaison and advice for clients and specialist mental health education packages for community programs. Assessments are usually conducted in the client's place of residence. Following assessment, a multi-disciplinary team will monitor the implementation of the recommendations for a short time.

Older Persons Mental Health Services - Western Community Team

Services are for people aged 65 years and older and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and older, who have a diagnosable mental health disorder or symptoms of an underlying issue or issues, including: first onset of a psychiatric illness or disorder whilst in these age brackets; dementia complicating a pre-existing psychiatric illness; dementia with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms, requiring specialist mental health input. Also included are younger consumers who have an established definite diagnosis of a progressive early-onset neurodegenerative disorder, presenting with cognitive impairment and behavioural disturbance.

Metro Options supports people with a dual diagnosis of acquired brain injury and a mental illness. Formed in partnership with Disability SA (DSA) this program provides individually tailored support to consumers with complex needs. The program operates throughout the Adelaide Metropolitan region.: EntryProcedures Referrals to Metro Options are through Disability SA and all referrals must satisfy DSA service eligibility criteria. DSA maintains primary Case Management responsibilities for the clients and Metro Options provides the ongoing support. Referral can be lodged with the DSA Intake and Assessment Team, 1300 786 117.See our website links for further information

Unitingcare Wesley Port Adelaide - Port Adelaide

PreviouslyKnownAs Port Adelaide Central Mission Inc:

The St Vincent de Paul Society is concerned with all areas of mental health but the primary focus is on the most disadvantaged, that is people with a severe mental illness. Our initiatives include Mental Health First Aid Training, Compeer Matching, Young Adults Retreat (Aged 20-30 years approx) and ongoing activities. See website links for further information: EntryProcedures For further information please contact the Mental Health/Compeer staff

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (SA) INC

The clinic specialises in the treatment of acute adult psychiatric illnesses including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, drug and alcohol detoxification. See website links for further information available: EntryProcedures Admission by psychiatrist

Adelaide Clinic

The Adelaide Clinic is a leading provider of psychiatric services in South Australia. The hospital, which is a teaching facility of the University of Adelaide, provides a full range of general, acute and specialised psychiatric services.

The Collaborative Action Programme provides  practical and social and treatment options to  older people who have a mental illness and complex needs thrive in their own homes and communities. Services include personal care, social support, re-engagement of clients into community activities and networks, respite, referral and nursing services. See website for further information regarding services, programs, publication down loads and web links available

Uniting Communities - Adelaide

Metro Adelaide Community Living is a support and housing program for people with a mental illness who have either been affected by the closure of a Supported Residential Facility (SRF) or are seeking to exit an SRF/Boarding House. The program provides psychosocial rehabilitation support in partnership with a range of community agencies. Metro Adelaide Community Living incorporates the Prospect Community Living (PCL) and Daw Park Community Living (DPCL) programs.: EntryProcedures The program is currently closed to referrals, unless clients come with existing support funding. The program has in the past accepted clients through the Department of Families and Communities who were affected by the closure of an SRF and seeking to live independently and willing to engage in processes and services of the project.

Unitingcare Wesley Port Adelaide - Goodwood

General Practice SA Inc

General Practice SA exists purely to promote high quality health care for South Australians through preserving and enhancing the essential role of General Practice in health care delivery.

We deliver health programs that connect with general practice, and we focus on intelligent solutions to streamline the business end of primary health care through creative approaches to connect and do business with general practice.

Community mental health care for older people. Broad range of support services including Older persons mental health support, triaged case management, grief and counselling. For rural and remote mental health service, emergency triage, liaison service and 24 hour emergency assistance and information, phone 131 465. See http://www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au/ for further information available

Mental Health Services for Older People - Country Liaison

Community mental health care for older people. Broad range of support services including Older persons mental health support, triaged case management, grief and counselling. For rural and remote mental health service, emergency triage, liaison service and

Mind SA State Office

Mind is a leading non-government provider of mental health and psychosocial disability support services in Australia. Through the relationships we build with our clients and their carers, and the practical assistance we offer, we help people to gain better mental health and improve the quality of their lives. We have a range of services, both residential and out in the community, allowing us to respond to the variety of people’s support needs. Each person’s journey to recovery is different and Mind focuses on helping each individual plan and work towards their own life goals.

The clients for this service typically have psychosocial disorders complicated by other problems and issues of drug and alcohol dependence, homelessness or at risk of homelessness, intellectual disabilities and/or interpersonal and social difficulties. The package of care for each client is developed according to individual need and circumstance. Services are delivered in any environment including the client's home.EntryProcedures Clients can be referred for Private ISP (paid by the carer) or by the Department of Families and Communities funded programs. For further information contact the Mind office by phone or email.

Mind SA - Individual Psychosocial Rehabilitation Support Services

Mind is a leading non-government provider of mental health and psychosocial disability support services in Australia. Through the relationships we build with our clients and their carers, and the practical assistance we offer, we help people to gain better mental health and improve the quality of their lives.
We have a range of services, both residential and out in the community, allowing us to respond to the variety of people’s support needs. Each person’s journey to recovery is different and Mind focuses on helping each individual plan and work towards their own life goals.

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