Central and Eastern Sydney PHN
Introduction
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN has commissioned APMHA HealthCare to deliver the Psychological Support Service (PSS). This service is available throughout the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region and aligns with a stepped needs-based primary health care approach, also known as a Stepped Mental Health Model of Care.
Services Available
PSS provides free short term face-to-face, or via telehealth, psychological services to populations who have been identified as underserviced and/or hard to reach.
This service targets people experiencing Mild to Moderate mental health concerns, who may benefit from short term treatment. Clients are provided with face to face support and are delivered by Psychologists, Mental Health Social Workers, Credentialed Mental Health Nurses and Mental Health Occupational Therapists.
You can also access a list of PSS registered mental health professionals available under PSS.
Areas of Service
Patients who live within the Central and Eastern Sydney region.
Eligibility
- Children (0-12 yo)
- Young people (13-25 yo)
- Adults
- LGBTIQA+ Community
- Experiencing Perinatal Depression
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Individuals from Multicultural backgrounds
- Attempted, or are at risk of suicide or self-harm
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How do I refer?
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Who can send a referral?
- Medical Practitioners: GPs, Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, Obstetrician-Gynaecologist (peri-natal)
- Non-medical Practitioners: Referrals can also be accepted from some non-medical professionals. Click here for more information.
Sending a referral
All referrals must come through the CESPHN Mental Health Central Intake team via the Online Service Referral Form or Healthlink Referral form.
- Referrals will not be accepted via email or fax.
- A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is required for this service. The online referral form and Healthlink referral templates are compliant with the billing requirements for a GP MHTP. GPs do not have to complete a separate MHTP in addition to the online/Healthlink referral form.
- Non-medical practitioners can refer without a completed GP MHTP. However,
for sessions to continue after the provisional session(s) have been completed, the individual will need to see their GP for a PSS referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan before additional sessions are approved.
