Psychosocial Support

What is the Psychosocial Support Program?

Psychosocial Support (previously known as Country Wellness Connections) is a free community-based non-clinical mental health support program that supports recovery for people whose mental health impacts their daily life.

An experienced mental health support worker will help you to learn strategies and develop skills to:

• build your support networks
• improve your physical health and wellbeing
• achieve your goals
• improve your confidence and build independence
• improve your quality of life

The Psychosocial Support Program offers a range of supports to assist you in achieving your goals. This may include support to:

• access education and vocational training
• manage money and budgeting
• increase connections in your community
• link with other support services for housing and employment
• look after your mental and physical health
• make connections to support your recovery, such as:
  carers, family members and friends
  services in the community
  health professionals or doctor

A mental health support worker can also assist you to apply for the NDIS if the supports offered via the Psychosocial Support Program are not enough to meet your mental health and other support needs.

How can I access the Psychosocial Support Program?

Country SA PHN commissions the Psychosocial Support Program across the following country SA regions:

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu
• Flinders & Upper North
• Far North
• Murray Mallee
• Eyre Peninsula
• Riverland
• Limestone Coast
• Yorke & Northern

The Medicare Mental Health Phone Service can assist you to find an appropriate, local service or support that meets your needs.

The service is available Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (except public holidays) and is free to call: 1800 595 212.