Mental Health Nurse Program
What is the Mental Health Nurse Program?
Our six Mental Health Nurses promote a case management approach, allowing our Practice to optimise acute care and also chronic disease management, in the context of mental health, in Toowoomba, Goondiwindi, Western Downs and Lockyer Valley.
Our Mental Health Nurse Program (MHNP) is part of the stepped mental health care model, proudly supported by funding from Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN Program.
There is no cost to access this program. It is open to anyone who meets the eligibility requirements, not only existing patients of Mi-Mind Centre.
About the program
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The Mental Health Nursing program open to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria, not only existing patients of Mi-Mind Centre.
To be eligible, you must be:
16+ years old (Mandatory)
Have a Mental Health Care Plan (Mandatory)
Have a diagnosed mental health condition
Having mental health issues that are significantly impacting on social, personal and/or work life
Are at risk of being admitted to hospital in the future if clinical care coordination is not provided or have already had at least one admission due to their mental health in the last 12 months
Are assessed as needing clinical care coordination for their ongoing treatment and management of their mental health for an extended episode of care
Under the care of a GP/Psychiatrist for mental health care (Referral required)
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The Mental Health Nursing program is fully funded by the PHN.
There is no cost to access the program.
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Your usual GP or psychiatrist can refer you to the Mental Health Nursing program. The referral form can be found here.
