Mental Health Community Support Services

The program offers individualised and non-clinical psychosocial support within the community, helping participants:

• Develop strategies to improve and maintain physical and mental well-being.
• Enhance social inclusion and build connections.
• Strengthen autonomy and self-advocacy.
• Explore education and employment opportunities.
• Access essential services such as GPs, Centrelink, and carer support.
• Transition into the Group-Based Peer Recovery Program.

To join the program, you must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Have a severe and/or persistent mental illness and be willing to actively work on recovery.
• Be currently receiving clinical mental health care through Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service for at least the first three months of the program.
• Priority is given to individuals not eligible or not  currently accessing NDIS, or those experiencing frequent hospitalisations due to mental illness.

Referrals must be made through QLD Health Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service.

• Enquiries: [email protected]
• Referrals: [email protected]
• Phone: 07 5569 1870
• Fax: 07 3539 6417

The Group Based Peer Recovery Program was developed and is facilitated by qualified peer workers with their own lived experience of mental health and recovery.

Held in various community settings, the program provides a safe and supportive space where participants can:

• Share experiences of mental health challenges and recovery in non-judgmental, supportive environments.
• Engage in enjoyable activities and explore new interests.
• Build social connections and a sense of community.
• Learn and develop new life skills.
• Build sustainable support networks.

The program can be accessed for up to 12 months.

To join, you must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be currently receiving support through the Individual Recovery Support Program.
• Have a severe and/or persistent mental illness, with a desire to actively work on your recovery.
• Be currently receiving clinical mental health care through Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service for at least the first 3 months of the program.
• Priority is given to individuals not eligible or not currently accessing NDIS, or those experiencing frequent hospitalisations due to mental illness.

Access is via referral from the Individual Recovery Support Program. Your recovery worker will introduce you to the Peer Team and assist with the referral process.

• Enquiries: [email protected]
• Phone: 07 5569 1870