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Services - Mental Health Services
APROTCH
APROTCH, the Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation program Of The Central Highlands, operates from Ballarat Community Health’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 03 5338 4500 for a referral document.
What services are available?
Home Based Outreach:
The Home Based Outreach Program provides confidential support to people in their own home. The program assists individuals to increase independence and community connectedness by providing support with their psychosocial rehabilitation by developing positive coping strategies, enhancing life skills and accessing community resources. Support is family inclusive and evidence based.
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,
drop in to a site near you or call our central phone number: (03) 5338 4500.
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