About the program

The program is a recovery focused support service for people with a mental illness released to the community from an adult correctional facility. Engagement with the client commences in the correctional facility prior to release and support can continue for up to 12 months post release. Support provided includes emotional and practical support. 

Eligibility

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

An adult
(aged 18 years and over)

Referred by the Prison Mental Health Service

Access

This service is accessed through Mental Health service referral while in a correctional facility.

How we support you

During your support we will assist you with:

On the day release

with transport and support settling back into the community

Supports

 to find and maintain a place to live

Attending

 mental health appointments

Connecting

you with health and welfare services and local community supports

Accessing

financial support, educational and vocational opportunities and other services

Personal Goals

visioning your future and working towards your goals

The NDIS

assistance to access the NDIS where eligible

Available in these regions

SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND AND WIDE BAY

Contact your nearest office for more information on this service.

Annerley

Level 2, 485 Ipswich Road,

Annerley Queensland 4103

Telephone

07 3363 2656

Fax

07 3363 2556

Email

annerley@rfq.com.au

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Maryborough

Suite 1, 208 Lennox Street,

Maryborough Queensland 4650

Telephone

07 3363 2533

Fax

07 3363 2556

Email

maryborough@rfq.com.au

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