WHAT DOES THE PERFECT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LOOK LIKE?
WHAT DOES THE PERFECT
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
LOOK LIKE?
People with a psychiatric impairments have been
shown to benefit from adequately designed
rehabilitation programs delivered within a residential
setting (Chowder et al, 2011).
AGENDA• Who we are
• What we do
• How we do it
• Personal Story
• Program Evaluation
• Where to from here
Within Centacare Community Services, Anam
Cara is a mental health service established in
1997
Transitional Housing Program (THP)
Commenced in April 2007
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Criteria1. Adults (18-65)
2. Primary diagnosis of mental illness
3. Australian permanent residency
4. Identified barriers to live independently, but willing and
able to participate.
5. Has the potential to live independently after 6 months.
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Transitional Housing Program
• Connects people with services
• Enhance living, by retrieving lost abilities or learn
new skills
• Re-engage with community life
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Common barriers to recovery• Cleaning & laundry
• Meals preparation
• Budgeting & Shopping
• Access education /
employment
• Public transport
• Social networks
• Accessing medical
services
• Access to community
agencies / departments
• Accommodation search
• Support groups
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Work with client:
• Work collaboratively
• Engage with people
• Improve local community connections
• Reduce reliance on health services
Where to from
hereWho we are What we do How we do it
Results
Ideas
Goals
Support Workers
CLIENT
ISRP =
Individual
Support Recovery
Plan
Where to from
hereWho we are What we do How we do it
Results
Freud’s Story
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Gender
Male
Female
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
19-25 26-30 31-35 35-40 41-45 46-50 51-55
Age
= Number of Participants
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
0 10 20 30 40 50
Homeless
Deceased
Friends
Hospital
Family
Boarding Housing
Supported Housing
Private Housing
Affordable Housing
Housing after THP
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
= Number of Participants
BASIS-32(Behaviour and Symptom Identification Scale)
Scores are computed overall, as well as 6 subscales that assess
1. Interpersonal relationships;
2. Role functioning;
3. Daily living;
4. Depression and anxiety;
5. Impulsive and addictive behaviour;
6. Psychosis.
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Overall Scores
0 1 2 3 4 5
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
ENTRY
MID
EXIT
Year
Benefits
THP model is cost effective!
$386 per day, compared to $1400 average per day
for hospital stay.
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Benefits
THP model is cost effective!
$386 per day, compared to $1400 average per day
for hospital stay.
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
More peer
support
staff
Not time
limited to 6
months
Inclusive of
families
Co-
morbidity
limitations
Mental health
system set up
for prevention
rather post
crisis
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
Who we are What we do How we do it Results Where to from here
• Flexibility
• Client centred
• Peer workers
• Self directed search /recovery
• Choices
THP is cost effective
Individualised support in the community
Producing positive outcomes
Thanks for attending!
Todd Reynolds
References• https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/48096/pub
lic_health_services_20090701.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/australias-health/2014/health-system/
• https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/B090F0
3865A7FAB9CA257C1B0079E198/$File/pt24.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=601295475
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References• https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/48096/pub
lic_health_services_20090701.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/australias-health/2014/health-system/
• https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/B090F0
3865A7FAB9CA257C1B0079E198/$File/pt24.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=601295475
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References• https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/48096/pub
lic_health_services_20090701.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/australias-health/2014/health-system/
• https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/B090F0
3865A7FAB9CA257C1B0079E198/$File/pt24.pdf
• http://www.aihw.gov.au/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=601295475
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