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Mental Health Step Up Step Down Bunbury

SUSD offers recovery support services to individuals residing in the South West who have a confirmed diagnosis of mental illness, are aged between 18-64 years, and do not require acute inpatient hospital treatment and admission. 

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Overview

Step Up/Step Down (SUSD) Bunbury, provides contemporary, therapeutic mental health care through residential support, for up to 28 days.

A range of supports are provided through a multidisciplinary team to help people manage their mental health, avoid hospitalisation and live well in the community.

Step Up services provide additional support for a person to manage a decline in their mental health, this option can help people avoid going to hospital when they are becoming unwell.

Step Down services provide support for a person who is in hospital and no longer requires that level of care but could benefit from some additional support to help them return home, feeling confident about managing their mental health.

Residents are provided a dedicated key worker who partner with them to develop their personal recovery plan.

Groups, Peer and individualised support are designed to build new skills and confidence, help individuals identify goals and plan for going home as well as provide referrals to ongoing support in the community.

Activities and groups provide opportunities to connect, create, share and learn. Residents can explore healthy cooking, learn mindfulness techniques, enjoy the dedicated art space and sensory room and join the exercise group.

SUSD Bunbury is operated by Richmind WA in partnership with Cyrenian House and is staffed by dedicated mental health professionals 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week.

We are referral based – your GP or mental health case manager can provide more information and a pathway to the service.   

Richmind WA staff were very friendly and supportive of my attempts to live more independently and renew my interrupted work and community life. By living with others with a shared experience of mental illness I was able to help others as well as gain insights into my own issues and make many strong friendships along the way.

Mathew

Eligibility and Service Entry Criteria

  • Aged between 18-64 years.
  • Have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
  • Reside in the South West region with a confirmed address and accommodation to exit to.
  • Must be referred by a psychiatrist, mental health professional or GP.
  • Require a current mental health care plan, risk assessment and medication profile.
  • Does not require acute inpatient admission and treatment.
  • Primary presenting problem is not alcohol or drug misuse and associated withdrawal.

Service entry requests for individuals 16-17 years of age, or older than 64 years will be considered on an individual basis and may require Mental Health Commission approval. Guardian consent, as well as additional assessment may be required to ensure adequate safeguarding and suitability in a residential setting.

Rates

Residents are asked to make a $100 weekly contribution to the cost of meals. If you’re experiencing financial difficulties please contact us to discuss your situation.

Application Process

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

    A referral is required for this service and can be made by the following professionals:

    • Psychiatrist
    • Clinical Mental Health Service
    • General Practitioner
    • Acute Hospital Unit (including emergency departments)

  • Eligibility and Suitability

    Once a referral is received by Richmind WA Step Up Step Down service, the information gathered in the referral will be assessed for eligibility and suitability. A panel will review the information to determine the needs of the applicant and will decide if the Step Up Step Down service is best positioned to provide this support.

  • Staff interview

    Step Up Step Down staff will arrange an interview with the applicant and may contact health service providers, to gather additional information to assist with the referral.

Apply now

To apply for this service, we require the below referral form to be downloaded, filled out and submitted to our Intake team.

If you have further questions or require support in the application process, please contact Richmind WA’s Intake team via email susd.intake@rw.org.au or call us on 9726 0748 (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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