MyRecovery

What is MyRecovery?
MyRecovery supports you if you have ongoing mental health conditions. We aim to work together in the community to build your strengths and enhance your wellbeing. If you would like, we can work together to help you develop skills and connect with other services and supports.

Who is MyRecovery for?
If you have complex needs due to your mental health condition, MyRecovery can help you if you are 12 years or older and living in South-Eastern NSW. You need a regular GP, but we can help you find one if you do not have one.

If you receive a NDIS Funding package, MyRecovery may not be able to support you.

How does MyRecovery work?
MyRecovery provides access to mental health clinicians, mental health nurses and peer workers to help you on your recovery journey. Together, we focus on what matters to you and support your mental and physical health needs.

What will we do?

Together, the MyRecovery team will work with you to create a recovery plan that focuses on building your strengths and enhancing the areas of your life that matter most to you. This may include support with your mental health, physical health, daily living, and connection to other services and supports.  We also provide opportunities to build social and meaningful connections.

With your consent, we can also involve and support your family, carers, or other important people in your life, recognising the role they may play in your recovery.

The MyRecovery team will work alongside you for 9 to 12 months.

Where is MyRecovery offered?
MyRecovery is delivered across South Eastern NSW, including Wollongong, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Eurobodalla, and Bega Valley, with outreach and telehealth options available.

MyRecovery is a free service.

How can you access MyRecovery?
Referring someone to MyRecovery is a straightforward process open to all, including self-referrals.

The quickest way to access MyRecovery is to contact the Medicare Mental Health phone line on 1800 595 212. They will ask you some questions over the phone.  Let them know you have heard of MyRecovery. If they find our service and support are right for you, they will seek permission to share your information with us, and we will give you a call.

Click this link to refer yourself or someone you care about to our service.

If you are a GP or service provider, click this link to refer a consumer to our service.

If you’re unable to access the digital form, download the PDF version in the referral section below then email or fax us using the contact details below.

Email: myrecovery@gph.org.au
Fax: (02) 4226 6489
Postal Address: PO Bo 1198, Wollongong NSW 2500

For more details, please reach out to the team on 1800 316 989

What is a clinician?

They are often social workers or psychologists. They listen to you so they can understand your strengths and challenges. They will share what they have learned. Together, you will develop strategies to achieve your goals. They use evidence-based approaches that are known to support recovery and will tailor these to suit your needs and preferences.

What is a mental health nurse?

A mental health nurse is a registered nurse with specialist training in mental health. They can support both your mental health and physical health, including medication support, physical health checks, health education, and helping you connect with other health services.

What is a Peer Worker?
A Peer Worker is someone who has personally faced significant mental health challenges and has used mental health services. Their own journey of healing and recovery allows them to understand and support you as you navigate your mental health challenges.