Mental Health Support in Residential Aged Care Facilities

What is What is Mental Health Support in Residential Aged Care Facilities?
Mental health support in Residential Aged Care Facilities brings care to you, right where you live. We offer practical, supportive therapy for residents who may be feeling low, worried, or going through a tough time, working closely with care staff to support overall wellbeing.

Who is this service for?
Our program provides support to people living in Residential Aged Care Facilities who are experiencing, or at risk of, mild to moderate mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, or difficulties adjusting to adjustment difficulties.

The program is delivered in targeted facilities across Hornsby, Northern Beaches and Ryde.

How does Mental Health Support work?
We come to you, providing support right in the aged care facility, so there’s no need to travel. If needed, we can also connect by phone or telehealth.
We take the time to get to know each person and work together to create a care plan that feels right, involving family, carers, GPs and staff where helpful.
Support is flexible and tailored to what each person needs.

Where is the program delivered?
The service is available in certain Residential Aged Care Facilities across Hornsby, Northern Beaches and Ryde.

Who will provide support?
Support is provided by qualified mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, counsellors, occupational therapists and mental health nurses.
Depending on your needs, you may also work with other trained team members who can offer practical, lower-intensity support as part of a collaborative care team.

How can you access Mental Health Support?
The best way to access support is by making a referral with someone from your medical team like your GP, or from your Residential Aged Care Facility.

However, we also accept referrals from community services, self-referrals, as well as referrals from families, friends and carers.

Download the PDF version below then email us using the contact details below.

Email: mhracf@gph.org.au
For more details, please reach out to the team on (02) 8513 5840

This service is funded by Sydney North Health Network.

Referrals

You can access our program at any time by making a referral. We accept referrals from GPs, Residential Aged Care Facilities, Community Services, and self-referrals, as well as referrals from families, friends and carers.

Download the PDF version below then email us using the contact details below.

Email: mhracf@gph.org.au
For more details, please reach out to the team on (02) 8513 5840