CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn delivers the High Intensity Service of the Next Step program that provides free intensive psychological intervention for people with moderate to severe symptoms of a mental health condition.
The high intensity service (replacing ATAPS) builds off the low intensity model to provide more intensive psychological interventions to people with moderate to severe presentations. Interventions are delivered by trained mental health professionals. Interventions are provided across a 6 to 18 session basis dependent on the individual’s needs. Next Step provides services to adults, youth (12 -25 years old) and children under the age of 12.
The high intensity service does not replace Better Access. The service is designed to reach people who may not benefit from or who have barriers to accessing Better Access or headspace (youth), including:
To be eligible for services, people must not be:
For high intensity services, clients require a GP referral, including a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral form which can be faxed to 6100 9961 to be triaged and the intake team will contact you.
The level of triage completed will be determined by the level and detail of information provided on the referral.
To make an appointment call (02) 62878090
For more information, visit: www.next-step.org.au