About the program

The Crisis Support Space, known as the Emu café offers people a range of resources and support. Using an integrated model of care and support it is delivered with a combination of recovery mentors and mental health clinicians. The program complements existing mental health, alcohol and other drugs services across the West Moreton Hospital and Health Service (HHS).

In partnership with Queensland Health and the West Moreton HHS, the Crisis Support Space provides a space to relieve psychological distress and recurrence of crises ,and reduce acute admissions. The space is part of a state-wide crisis system reform strategy, aimed at preventing suicide

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Eligibility

To be eligible for this service, you need to be:

An adult
(aged 18 years and over)

Referred by the Mental Health Service

Access

This service is accessed through:

Mental Health Service Referral

How we support you

During your visit we will:

Support

you in a warm, welcoming and low-stimulus environment

Work together

with you to identify strategies to manage your crisis

Provide

you with refreshments and access to activities

Available in these regions

WEST MORETON


Contact your nearest office for more information on this service.

Ipswich

Level 1, 3 Wharf Street,

Ipswich Queensland 4305

Telephone

07 3363 2585

Fax

07 3363 2556

Email

westmoreton@rfq.com.au

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