Adult Mental Health Centre Corio

The consultation for the Adult Mental Health Centre Corio is now complete.

WVPHN would like to thank all who participated in the co-design sessions held in 2021, your contribution and commitment to providing a welcoming environment for people in the Geelong area who may people experiencing distress or crisis

The consultation for the Adult Mental Health Centre Corio is now complete.

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We are keen to hear about your experience with:

Adult mental health services
- Do they listen, acknowledge, validate and clarify what you are telling them?
- Do they currently prioritise self-determination, and choice?
First Nations people
- Do adult mental health services offer a culturally safe response to the needs of First Nations people?
Safety and inclusivity
- Are services safe and inclusive to all who present, including members of LGBTIQ+ communities and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds?
Connecting people to other services
- Do adult mental health centres connect people to other services in Geelong? This could be referring to other health professionals such as GPs, or alcohol and other drugs services or social services such as family violence support.

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Thank you for sharing your story with us. It will be an important part of shaping the Adult Mental Health Centre in Corio. Sometimes stories don't meet our moderation rules and are unable to be published on Meeting Place. We will email you to let you know if this is the case. Your story will still be included in the summary of key issues and you will be given the opportunity to review the summary and provide feedback next year.

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Fine if you're rich

by Renia, about 3 years ago

So over the years I've had need intermittently to access mental health support services at varying levels. Over the course of that time, I've had times when I've been in a healthy financial position, and others when keeping a roof over my head has been a real struggle. While I've encountered competent practitioners at both ends of the 'financial' spectrum, I've had vastly different experiences accessing services consistent with how much cash I've been able to fork out. I certainly don't wish to suggest that public health service professionals are anything other than hard working or dedicated. However, I do... Continue reading
Some difficulties in attaining mental health services.

by Sandyajp, about 3 years ago

I am now retired, however my last position was as a mental health support worker with the Salvation Army. Many of our clients had been with the service for quite a while and stated that the service was very helpful for them. There was no real cut off age for our clients but when the NDIS arrived, their cutoff age was 65. Anyone over this age became ineligible for any services. They then were told to approach Aged Care Mental Health Services. The older clients in our service had been with us for a long time (we had a drop... Continue reading
Mental health and being a mum

by Jacinta, over 3 years ago

Since having my son I have found my mental health to go down hill I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in September last year but since then I have struggled with falling through the gaps of the mental health system. I always feel like I’m being classified as to hard because I’m a mum and have mental health issues.

it has taken multiple home visits from mental health teams and my sons paediatrician ringing mental health team to get me to finally see a psychologist. Because I’m on low income it’s hard to be able to pay for visits... Continue reading

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My Mental Health Experience

by Wendy65, over 3 years ago

In 2009 I was assessed by the community centre mental health team due to suicidal thoughts. Whilst I had suffered short bouts of depression in the past but nothing like this. Later that week I tried to commit suicide and ended up in Swanson Centre for five days. I felt angry, lost and confused. No one explained how the centre ran or what options I had available to me. I dont remember much of this time as I was heavily sedated. When I was discharged the only follow up care was a call 2 days after discharge to see how... Continue reading