Carer Support Programs – Mental Health
Carer Support – Mental Health provides short term support and assistance to carers of people with a severe mental illness.
These programs are available to carers
- Who live in the Bayside, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Glen Eira, Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Mornington Peninsula, Port Phillip or Stonnington local government areas, and
- Who have been providing care that is likely to be ongoing for at least six months or more.
Carer Support - Mental Health
Carer Support Workers assist carers to find the balance between caring for others and caring for themselves. They can
- Meet carers short term requirements for support and assistance
- Assist carers to plan their short and long term care and support needs
- Provide carers with emotional support and help identify ways to improve their wellbeing
- Explore ways carers can get the most effective breaks and supports
- Connect carers and the people they care for to appropriate local services, and
- Provide information about the range of mental health and community services available.
For more information about this program please call 1800 052 222.
To view the brochure Carer Support Mental Health, click here.
To view the brochure Mental Health Carer and Family Support Groups, click here.
