Support to be me - S2BMe
We know that loneliness and social disconnection are a hidden health risk factor. More Australians than ever before report experiencing loneliness, as a symptom of a more disconnected society and compounded by pandemic restrictions.
HealthWISE and the Darling Downs West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWM PHN) are collaborating to support older people in the community experiencing social isolation and loneliness due to the pandemic.
Support to be me staff have experience in how it feels to be in your situation and will contact you wherever you are (at home, in the community or in a residential aged care facility). You can engage us either by a referral from your GP (Mental Health Treatment Plan) or by through self-referral or referral from family or other health worker. We will work with all stakeholders (facility managers, diversional therapists, doctors, nurses, carers and especially the people referred) to determine the best way to support you. We can offer service via Telehealth, face to face, group work or any other modality that works best for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program offers individual and groups (this includes staff) the tools to improve their wellbeing, or the wellbeing of those they care for and about. The aim is to build people’s capacity to make connections and social interactions. And to improve people’s knowledge of local health systems and the options available.
This service is provided for people in residential aged care facilities, those living in the community and elderly carers that are experiencing social isolation and loneliness due to the pandemic. People need to be aged 65 yrs. and over or 55 yrs. and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
The program is offered in Cherbourg Shire, Goondiwindi region, Ipswich region, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Somerset, South Burnett, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs.
Referrals
You can access the program with a referral form, linked below and on our referral page, or make an enquiry to mentalhealth@healthwise.org.au or phone 1800 931 540.
FAX Referral to HealthWISE Coordinated Referral Network 1300 452 059
Or via Medical Objects: HEALTHWISE, MENTAL HEALTH
For more information:
Phone: 1800 931 540
Email: mentalhealth@healthwise.org.au
In partnership with Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN
