Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
As part of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support which are offered at Depot Hill, our Social Worker, Miss Erin Clifford, provides counselling for students on Tuesdays. Erin is also able to help families connect with community supports which may be useful. Thanks Erin for sharing the information below.
QLD Virtual Hospital
There is a virtual emergency department service (Qld Virtual Hospital) which is a division of Metro North Health. You are triaged in a similar manner to a real hospital and go through a similar process of discussions with a nurse then doctor (from anywhere in Qld). Could be useful for those individuals/parents/students/carers who find it difficult to leave the house to see a GP.: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/hospitals-services/qvh-virtual-emergency-care-service
Wellways Rockhampton Hub
The first Wellways-led Medicare Mental Health Centres are officially open in Rockhampton and Gladstone — and are welcoming walk-ins.
Free, safe and positioned in prime spots in the heart of these communities, the centres offer mental health care without stigma and judgement to locals over the age of 18. They also provide immediate, short and medium-term care for those going through challenging times.
No Medicare card or GP's referral are required, removing previous barriers to support. The centres include access to lived experience peer workers, who have been through similar mental health challenges themselves.
Learn more about the Medicare Mental Health Centres in Central Queensland or find one near you:
http://www.wellways.org/.../medicare-mental-health-centres