Pathways to Recovery is a psychosocial recovery-oriented program which provides individual support to people living with mental health challenges. Recovery-oriented practice is a key principle underpinning the services participants receive from MHACA. Â This supports people to recognise and take responsibility for their own mental health and wellbeing, and to define their own goals. Once a participant is accepted into MHACA a more comprehensive assessment is done with a Mental Health Support Worker. An Individual Recovery Plan is then developed from what the person would like to achieve. Individual recovery plans can include goals like:
- strategies for maintaining wellness
- gaining meaningful employment
- studying or learning new skills
- engaging in community activities
- learning to do tasks like online shopping.
MHACA support workers can meet with participants in their home, at MHACA or elsewhere in the community. Having a consistent and stable support worker helps people to achieve their recovery goals. MHACA support workers can:
- assist people to attend appointments
- assist with forms and administration
- help build life skills
- break isolation and keep people connected.
The NDIS has given participants with a plan the choice to access MHACA individual support services as well as other services at MHACA including group activities, weekend activities and the Drop-in Centre.
Who can participate?
To be eligible for the Pathways to Recovery Program participants need to be adults living with a mental illness. New participants can either self-refer or be referred through another service provider. Download the referral form. We welcome enquiries from people with and without an NDIS plan.