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Momentum QP or MQP as it is fondly known is based in Queens Park. The MQP Youth Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Homelessness Service supports young people with mental health challenges, with or without co-occurring AOD concerns, to transition from homelessness to more independent living.

Overview

The service supports individuals between the ages of 16 and 24 to engage in a focused recovery program, that allows strength and character to shine. A place in the MQP program is an opportunity for all young people to engage in their own recovery.

MQP has the capacity to work with 8 young people at any time for a period of up to 15 months. Young People receive support from the multidisciplinary team to work intensively on their recovery, to build capacity and engagement, to focus on what is meaningful and to address any barriers that they may be facing. The service is designed to be a place of safety, of healing, of community and growth opportunity.

The MQP program is delivered within a residential home setting, using a trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach. The program involves 1:1 keywork sessions and appointments, alongside group work and contributions to daily household tasks.

The work is embedded in person driven practice principles, providing psychosocial support to enable personal recovery.

Momentum QP is delivered by Richmind WA in partnership with Anglicare WA, Cyrenian House and Royal Perth Bentley Group. The service is funded by the Mental Health Commission.

A guided walkthrough of our Momentum QP service

Eligibility and Service Entry Criteria

Momentum QP supports young people aged 16 to 24 years who meet the following criteria:

  • At time of application, must be younger than 23 years and 2 months
  • Experiencing mental distress with or without co-occurring AOD concerns
  • Are homeless or at risk of being homeless
  • In respect to young people who have co-occurring AOD needs, will have undertaken a withdrawal prior to accessing this service, if necessary
  • A willingness to participate in the structured program
  • Confirmed involvement of a Public or Private Clinical Case Management or GP
  • Have contacted the site to discuss the referral and potentially arrange a site visit by calling 9390 9160

Momentum QP will:

  • Provide care and support for young people with mental health concerns (with or without co-occurring AOD) issues within a residential setting
  • Offer cultural security
  • Be trauma-informed
  • Promote personal recovery
  • Focus on whole of life and quality of life needs
  • Provide services that will be delivered by a combination of psychosocial and clinical activities and interventions
  • Support transition to suitable, stable and safe accommodation
  • Please note that Momentum QP provides support for young people and is unable to provide accommodation for young people under age 16, families, or pets at this time.
  • Applications are reviewed by an intake panel consisting of members of our multidisciplinary team and on occasion consumer representatives. The service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Momentum QP is available to eligible young people throughout WA.

Rates

Current lodging fees per fortnight:

Youth Allowance (Inc. Youth Disability Support): $490
Youth Allowance (Exc. Youth Disability Support) : $470

Rate per fortnight includes food.

Resident rents are subject to review annually in April each year.

How to apply

Living in supported accommodation and engaging in a recovery program may be new to you. If you are looking at our supported accommodation services, make sure to download and read our Recovery Accommodation Information Handbook.

This handbook outlines each supported accommodation service and gives an overview of how Richmind WA can support you on your recovery journey to live the life you want.

If you require the Handbook sent to you by Australia Post, please contact us on 9350 8800 and request a copy.

  • Complete the Referral Form

    This can be completed by anybody – yourself, a family member, a Carer, a case manager, mental health service provider, social services or other health providers you are linked in with. In addition, the Physical Health Assessment and Brief Risk Assessment within the last pages of the referral form must be completed by a clinician and together with your current mental health plan must be submitted.

  • Talk With a Case Manager

    Upon receiving your Referral Form, Physical Health Assessment and Brief Risk Assessment, Richmind WA will contact you or your referring case manager to advise you if we are able to progress with your referral or to seek further information. If your referral meets our eligibility criteria, your referral will then be put forward to the suitable program or site manager.

  • Accommodation Staff Interview

    Staff at the referred service may arrange an interview with you and speak with other stakeholders to assess your suitability. Where preference is indicated for a particular program, we will try to meet the request.

  • We’ll Get In Touch

    Shortly after, Richmind WA will contact your referrer to discuss the outcome of your referral (i.e. accepted, waitlist or declined).

Apply now

To apply for this service, please contact Richmind WA’s Intake team via email intake@rw.org.au or call us on 1800 742 466 (available 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday) to speak with a team member. Our team will then send you the relevant form and other information to help you through this referral process.

Please ensure all Eligibility and Service Entry Criteria are met when submitting your referral.

Richmind WA takes your privacy very seriously. Any personal information collected will be protected by Richmind WA policies and procedures. In the referral process, this will include your social, medical and psychological information.

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