Lives Lived Well New Access Aged Care Mental Health Support

Service name

Lives Lived Well New Access Aged Care Mental Health Support

Phone

1300 971 309

Website

https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/our-services/mental-health/lime/

Service program

New Access is now available to residential aged care residents. Residents commonly experience challenges in adjusting to changed living arrangements. If needed staff at these centres can call New Access and a coach will contact the resident within 24-48 hours to conduct an assessment. No mental health care plan or referral is necessary. if the resident is deemed unsuitable (for example, if they require more intensive support), they will be referred to a more suitable service.

Geographic coverage area

Brisbane Valley

Model of service delivery

Outreach to aged care facility

Eligibility criteria (including age)

Residents living in aged care facilities

Referral pathways

Via the aged care facility staff

Cost

Free

Intake capacity and limitations

Will respond withing 24-48 hours

Duration service can be provided

The service is offered in six sessions over six weeks.