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Services - Mental Health Services
APROTCH
APROTCH, the Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation program Of The Central Highlands, operates from Ballarat Community Health Centre’s Ballarat East site. The program provides psycho-social rehabilitation and support, designed to meet the specific needs of people with a diagnosed serious mental illness. It aims to minimise stress, promote health and well-being, develop independent living skills, and to assist individuals as they work towards and maintain recovery.
Who is eligible?
Persons aged between 16 and 65, with a diagnosed Serious Mental Illness are able to access our services.
Referrals
Referrals can be made by:
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self or by service provider
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in person
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fax
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e-referral
Click here or call 5338 4500 for a referral document.
What services are available?
Home Based Outreach:
Aims to link people into the greater community, enabling carers’ to have respite, and gives the consumer the connections necessary to regain some independence.
Movin’ On:
An intensive approach to psychosocial intervention for people aged 16 to 25.
The Kick-Start program option is offered in collaboration with Centacare's MASC program.
Group Facilitation:
Some of the current groups:-
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Cooking
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Guitar Lessons
- Woodwork & Furniture Restoration
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Gardening
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Healthy Lifestyle for Men & Women
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Lifeskills
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Art
Support Groups
- Carer’s Choice Support Group
3rd Wednesday each month, 7:00pm
Location: APROTCH
- INSIGHT (Bi-Polar Support Group)
3rd Thursday each month, 7.00pm
Location: APROTCH
Useful Links
To find out more about these or other services at Ballarat Community Health Centre,
drop in to a site near you or call our central phone number: (03) 5338 4500.
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