A thorough assessment of all potential consumers is conducted at referral to determine suitability for entry to the service. Individuals receiving service from the Peninsula Health Mental Health Service generally have one of more of the following characteristics:
- Are at risk of developing a major mental illness such as schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, major depression, dementia with behavioural disturbances, severe anxiety disorders, or severe personality disorders
- Are experiencing or are at risk of a reoccurrence of symptoms related to their mental illness
- Are experiencing a situational crisis which may lead to self harm or thoughts of suicide
Referrals which do not meet the criteria for entry to the service will be directed to the most appropriate service.
Related consumer specific links:
Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
www.vmiac.com.au
Information on current consumer-based publications, laws, research and discussion papers. (The word ‘consumer’ means a person with a mental illness.)
The Looksoutside Website
A Peninsula Mental Health Alliance Initiative developed to provide easily accessible and up to date resources for health and welfare services, consumers, families and carers in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula area.
